8 Female Authors Share Their Favorite Books of 2014

We've shared our top reads of 2014, and now you can find out what some of our favorite female writers loved this year. Our friends at BookSparks asked eight well-known female writers — including Jane Green, Emily Giffin, Kristyn Kusek Lewis, Taylor Jenkins Reid, Dana Bate, Beth Kendrick, Dina Silver, and Sarah Jio — what their favorite book they read this year was, and they're exclusively sharing their picks here. Keep reading to check out what books these fabulous female authors loved in 2014.

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Emily Giffin's favorite book of 2014: House of Wonder by Sarah Healy

Emily Giffin calls House of Wonder by Sarah Healy "a tender-hearted, touching novel about the meaning of family and home. A satisfying read from a fresh new voice in contemporary fiction."

Check out Emily’s latest book, The One & Only.

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Kristyn Kusek Lewis's favorite book of 2014: Accidents of Marriage by Randy Susan Meyers

Kristyn Kusek Lewis says, "I loved Accidents of Marriage by Randy Susan Meyers, which is a spectacular book that details the power of secrets within a marriage."

Check out Kristyn's latest book, Save Me.

03

Taylor Jenkins Reid's favorite book of 2014: Astonish Me by Maggie Shipstead

On Astonish Me by Maggie Shipstead, Taylor Jenkins Reid notes, "Thrilling ballet, tortured artists, tense romances, and Russians defecting to the US — it doesn't get more artfully high stakes than this."

Check out Taylor’s latest book, After I Do.

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Jane Green's favorite book of 2014: You Should Have Known by Jean Hanff Korelitz

Jane Green called You Should Have Known by Jean Hanff Korelitz "a gripping, beautifully observed psychological thriller."

Check out Jane's latest book, Saving Grace.

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Dana Bate's favorite book of 2014: The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty

Dana Bate says this about The Husband’s Secret by Liane Moriarty: "Liane Moriarty wove together three women's stories so tightly and expertly that I could not put the book down (and wanted to ask everyone who'd read it: what would YOU have done in Cecilia's shoes??)"

Check out Dana's latest book, A Second Bite at the Apple.

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Beth Kendrick's favorite book of 2014: Keep Calm and Carry a Big Drink by Kim Gruenenfelder

Beth Kendrick called Keep Calm and Carry a Big Drink by Kim Gruenenfelder "a fun, fresh story about love, life changes, and friendships that endure through all the craziness. (Not going to lie: I bought it because of the title and it didn't disappoint!)."

Check out Beth’s upcoming book, New Uses For Old Boyfriends.

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Dina Silver's favorite book of 2014: Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand

On Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand, Dina Silver said, "Hands down one of the most compelling, heartbreaking, and exhilarating stories I've ever had the privilege of reading."

Check out Dina's latest book, The Unimaginable.

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Sarah Jio's favorite book of 2014: Yes Please by Amy Poehler

Sarah Jio said this about Yes Please by Amy Poehler: "It made me laugh, ponder, and feel like I could somehow hold my head a little higher."

Check out Sarah's latest book, The Look of Love.

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