As March arrives, marking Women’s History Month in the US, we shine a light on the inspiring women of IGN. Last year, we highlighted their picks for games, movies, and TV. This year, we’ve shifted focus to another beloved pastime: reading.

When asked about their favorite women authors, the women of IGN delivered a diverse and fascinating list spanning genres and styles. Let’s explore the authors and comic artists celebrated during this special month honoring both the women of IGN and their literary inspirations.

Sharon Creech

Her poignant stories of love, grief, and the complexities of the human experience are nothing short of exceptional. –Marhyan Franzen

Notable works: Walk Two Moons, Chasing Redbird

Sharon Creech

Walk Two Moons

In her uniquely beautiful style, Newbery Medal-winning author Sharon Creech intertwines two tales—one humorous, the other deeply moving—to craft a heartwarming, compelling, and emotionally resonant story about love, loss, and the intricacies of human emotion. $9.99 save 30% $6.95 at Amazon

Kelly Sue DeConnick

Kelly Sue DeConnick has long been a formidable presence in the male-dominated world of comics. When she wrote for Marvel, she championed Carol Danvers as Captain Marvel, a legacy later embraced by the MCU. Beyond the Big Two, she’s an ever-present voice in indie comics with titles like Pretty Deadly (mystical Western themes) and Bitch Planet (sci-fi, dystopian feminism). Her current project, FML, from Dark Horse Comics, offers a supernatural twist. If you haven’t read her work yet, you’re missing out—DeConnick is both a brilliant writer and an inspiring person. –Chelsea Reed

Notable works: Captain Marvel, Wonder Woman Historia, Pretty Deadly, Bitch Planet, FML

Kelly Sue DeConnick

Captain Marvel

As Earth’s Mightiest Hero, Captain Marvel soars to new heights. When faced with life-altering decisions, she ventures into the stars, thrust into an intergalactic war! $125.00 save 46% $68.02 at Amazon

Sarah Rose Etter

Sarah Rose Etter crafts surreal yet crystal-clear narratives for unconventional readers. With just two novels under her belt, both have become年度 favorites upon release. The Book of X, about a woman born to generational farmers and cursed with a stomach tied in knots, is bizarrely relatable. Ripe, set in a deranged San Francisco startup, swaps that formula but mirrors the haunting emptiness of Saint Maud. I hope she writes a hundred more like these. –Leanne Butkovic

Notable works: Ripe, The Book of X

Sarah Rose Etter

Ripe: A Novel

A darkly surreal tale with a “delicious edge” (Time). A young woman grapples with ambition and existential dread in Silicon Valley. $18.00 save 12% $15.81 at Amazon

Isabel Greenberg

Excited for the film adaptation of this feminist medieval tale starring Charli XCX as Rosa! –Kelly Pham

Notable works: The 100 Nights of Hero

Isabel Greenberg

The One Hundred Nights of Hero

Inspired by The Arabian Nights, this beautifully illustrated tapestry of folklore celebrates the secret legacy of female storytellers in an imagined medieval world. $11.31

N.K. Jemisin

Unlikely to be your first recommendation, N.K. Jemisin’s The Broken Earth Trilogy is a masterpiece of modern fantasy. Her inventive magic systems, captivating characters, and playful storytelling make it a standout. Start with The Fifth Season—its initial confusion pays off spectacularly. Follow Essun as she hunts her murderous husband while grappling with cataclysmic events and her earth-shaping powers. A Hugo Award-winning tour de force. –Miranda Sanchez

Notable works: The Broken Earth Trilogy (The Fifth Season, The Obelisk Gate, The Stone Sky), The City We Became

N.K. Jemisin

The Broken Earth Trilogy: The Fifth Season, The Obelisk Gate, The Stone Sky

A collectible boxed set of all three books in Jemisin’s NYT-bestselling, three-time Hugo Award-winning trilogy. $49.99 save 45% $27.49 at Amazon

T. Kingfisher

T. Kingfisher consistently delivers fresh takes on classic fairy tales and horror stories, balancing gothic darkness with sharp humor and thoughtful character development. Whether exploring emotional abuse in What Moves the Dead or weaving a romantic fantasy in Paladin’s Grace, her work captivates. –MS

Notable works: Nettle & Bone, What Moves the Dead, Paladin’s Grace

T. Kingfisher

What Moves the Dead

A chilling reimagining of Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Fall of the House of Usher.” $14.99 save 44% $8.46 at Amazon

Han Kang

Hard to overlook the Nobel laureate in Literature. Her debut, The Vegetarian, is a Kafkaesque tale of a woman’s rebellion against societal expectations. Fans of her work will appreciate Human Acts and We Do Not Part. A genius and absolute badass. –LB

Notable works: We Do Not Part, The Vegetarian, Human Acts, Greek Lessons

Han Kang

The Vegetarian

A darkly allegorical tale of power, obsession, and liberation. $18.00 save 17% $15.00 at Amazon

Yume Kitasei

A rising star in sci-fi, Kitasei’s standalone stories immerse readers quickly. The Deep Sky is a gripping murder mystery aboard a futuristic spaceship, while Stardust Grail channels Indiana Jones. Excited for her upcoming release this fall! –MS

Notable works: The Deep Sky, Stardust Grail

Yume Kitasei

The Deep Sky

A thrilling sci-fi mystery aboard a spaceship en route to humanity’s hopeful new home. $18.99 save 34% $12.59 at Amazon

Gail Carson Levine

Ideal for young fantasy enthusiasts. –MF

Notable works: Ella Enchanted

Gail Carson Levine

Ella Enchanted

A beloved Newbery Honor-winning tale of a feisty heroine. $9.99 save 30% $6.99 at Amazon

Sarah J. Mass

Queen of fantasy romance, Mass excels in intricate world-building and dynamic storytelling. Her series A Court of Thorns and Roses and Throne of Glass are must-reads. –Jessie Wade

Notable works: A Court of Thorns and Roses, Throne of Glass, Crescent City

Sarah J. Mass

A Court of Thorns and Roses

A sensual blend of romance, adventure, and faerie lore. $19.00 save 42% $10.95 at Amazon

Silvia Moreno-Garcia

Versatile and imaginative, Moreno-Garcia explores historical romance, dark fantasy, and more. Her works often center on North America, particularly Mexico, offering refreshing perspectives. –MS

Notable works: Mexican Gothic, Gods of Jade and Shadow, Silver Nitrate

Silvia Moreno-Garcia

Mexican Gothic

A terrifying twist on gothic horror set in 1950s Mexico. $17.00 save 43% $9.7