Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai, known for her love of literature, has shared her book recommendations for Women’s History Month, offering fans a glimpse into her reading list.
In an Instagram post, Malala highlighted books that explore feminism, resilience, and the challenges faced by women across different cultures.
“I dropped by Daunt Books in London to pick up Dream Count, the new novel by Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Adichie is a central figure in feminist literature, and while I’ve read many of her essays, this is my first time reading one of her novels. I’ve just started it, so no spoilers, please!” she wrote.
Malala, who survived a gunshot to the head at age 15 in Mingora, Swat Valley, after advocating for girls’ education, has since become a global symbol of resilience and women’s empowerment. She won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014 for her activism.
In her post, she also revealed an unexpected discovery—Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein.
“Earlier this year, I bought a copy of Frankenstein. I’ll admit I picked it up because the cover intrigued me. At the time, I didn’t know Shelley was one of the earliest science fiction writers, that her mother was a philosopher of women’s rights, or that she wove feminist themes into her work. Maybe we shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but I learned a lot when I took a chance on Frankenstein!” she shared.
Through her reading choices, Malala continues to celebrate stories of strength, activism, and the power of women’s voices in literature.
