1 . If you are looking for recommendations on biographies(传记) that will educate you, comedies that will make your belly ache or stories that present the unique challenges women face every day, read on.
“Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen
A classic that never gets old. Set in rural England in the early 19th century, this tale centers around the Bennet family, a family of five daughters and their two parents who are desperate to find at least one of the daughters a wealthy match. Austen’s story focuses on the tension between marrying for love instead of just for power and fame, and also the unique pressure on women to find financial security by way of marriage at the time.
“Women in Science:50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World” by Rachel Ignotofsky
It is a sweetly illustrated and educational book that highlights the contributions of 50 women in the fields of technology, science, engineering and mathematics, from present day all the way back to 360 AD.
“Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls” by Elena Favilli
It tells the stories of female heroes from years ago and present day. With color portraits and biographies that are short and sweet, this book is a page-turner for anyone wanting to learn about influential women in the past and present.
“Becoming”by Michelle Obama
We wouldn’t be able to write this list without including Michelle Obama’s memoir. “Becoming” has the former FLOTUS discussing her childhood, family, motherhood, her own FLOTUS impact, the pressures of being part of the first Black family in the White House and balancing her public life now. And of course she writes all about meeting her husband and the many unique challenges they faced too.
1. What did the Bennets intend to do?| A．To marry their daughters to rich men. |
| B．To lessen pressure on their daughters. |
| C．To help their daughters marry for true love. |
| D．To make their daughters financially independent. |
| A．Jane Austen’s. | B．Rachel Ignotofsky’s. |
| C．Elena Favilli’s. | D．Michelle Obama’s. |
| A．They are all classics. | B．They are all biographies. |
| C．They are all related to the female. | D．They are all about heroes. |
2 . Here are the newly published books. Have a look and meet your new love.
The Legend of the Crimson Criket, the Golden Scorpion,and the Emerald Beetle
Mary Montalvo
www. xlibris. com
Hardback | Paperback | E - book
$28.99 | $16.99 | $3.99
Three remarkable brothers born with me unique abilities save village by fighting a terrible and powerful warlord and his mad son.
Miguel Jesus Corte
Geald Skow
www. authorhouse. com
Hardback | Paperback | E-book
$ 23.99 | $13.99 | $3.99
This is the self-telling story of the author, a poor Ecuadorian who moves from Gualaceo to the Orient as well as his dreams and struggles to make his life a little better.
Remembering a Great American Hero Marian Anderson “The Lady from Philadelphia”
Emile Henwood
www.xlibris.com
Hardback | Paperback | E-book
$28.99 | $16.99 | $3.99
It is a collection of shortened life stories in time order, fully illustrated by engaging photos,which shares the teachable lessons of Anderson’s well-lived long life — especially important today.
Connie Gets More Than Her Backyard
Patti Whitehead-Gill
www. xlibris. com
Hardback | Paperback | E-book
$34.99 | $ 26.99 | $3.99
This tale centers on six-year-old Connie who has recently moved to a town from the city. She learns she’s adopted，meets her best friend and falls in love with an orphan(孤儿) dog.
1. Which book can help you know about its writer?| A．The Legend of the Crimson Cricket,the Golden Scorpion, and the Emerald Beetle |
| B．Miguel Jesus Corte |
| C．Remembering a Great American Hero Marian Anderson “The Lady from Philadelpia” |
| D．Connie Gets More Than Her Backyard |
| A．$28.99. | B．$26.99. | C．$16.99. | D．$13.99. |
| A．Advertisement. | B．Reader & Editor. |
| C．Entertainment. | D．Book Review. |
