What do you get for the single woman on your list? If she has everything, or you just don’t know her well, you might be stumped. That’s why I’ve created this list of 15 fantastic gifts for single women. What to Buy a Single Woman I don’t know about you, but when I’m stumped by […]
Spinster: Making a Life of One’s Own is written by Kate Bolick. It’s categorized as Social Science—Feminism & Feminist Theory, but it’s more than a sociological text. It’s a biographical, autobiographical, literary theory, and psychology text. Spinster asks the question, “What does it mean for a woman to truly live her own life?” This question […]
Confessions of a Childfree Woman If you’re even remotely interested in the childfree lifestyle, you’ve got to read Confessions of a Childfree Woman: A life spent swimming against the mainstream. In this post, I’ll tell you: Who the ‘confessor’ is What the book is about Why it’s important Who should read it {Psst! Because I […]
The Baby Matrix The Baby Matrix: Why Freeing Our Minds From Outmoded Thinking About Parenthood & Reproduction Will Create A Better World, by Laura Carroll, takes readers through a critical exploration of the way we look at childhood, parenthood, and procreation. Carroll explores the ideology of pronatalism through the framework of The Matrix film (hence […]
One of the books on my spinster book list is Going Solo: The Extraordinary Rise and Surprising Appeal of Living Alone, by Eric Klinenberg. If you’ve wondered whether or not it’s worth adding to your own library, here’s my take on it. {Because I enjoyed and recommend this book, this post contains affiliate links. Please […]
Typically when you think of a list of books for single women, you imagine a list of books about how to secure a mate. Of course, at The American Spinster, that’s not going to happen. So instead I’ve created a much-needed list of the top five books to read if you are – or wish […]
One of the greatest challenges childfree women and couples face is the feeling of isolation. While it’s true that the internet has helped us connect to other like-minded individuals, that support network could use some bolstering. If you’re looking for information or validation regarding the childfree lifestyle, you’re in luck. I’ve compiled a short list […]
Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe, by Fannie Flagg I debated for a while about whether or not to put this book on the American Spinster review list. There are no genuine spinsters in the story, unless you count Sipsey (who had an adopted son), but ultimately I couldn’t ignore how well the […]
As a single woman, you’ve got to plan for your own financial future. This book list is a great place to start. The Financial Needs of Single, Childfree Women As I was preparing this financial how-to series, I came across a number of books about women and finances. And you know what I noticed? Not […]
Enjoy The American Spinster Review of L. M. Montgomery’s Anne of the Island & Anne of Windy Poplars Because I adore these books and highly recommend them, I’ve included affiliate links in this post. Please read our affiliate links disclosure here. About The Anne Series L. M. Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables is well-known, even […]