8 Female Authors Share Their Favorite Books of 2014

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.