Twelve great reads that celebrate the bonds between women

A reporter by trade, Sara Roncero-Menendez is a lover of horror, sci-fi, and all things pop culture. At Get Literary she tagged twelve great reads that celebrate the bonds between women, including:

The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See

BFFs

There’s nothing like the story of a great friendship that spans decades. Mi-ja and Young-sook are part of a squad of all-female divers in Korea’s Jeju Island. While the two are very different people, it is their bond that helps them survive their dangerous diving job, as well as the ever-changing regimes and wars that affect their lives. A wondrous look at a world of work that few people know, and a fascinating study of friendship in the face of conflict, The Island of Sea Women is sure to engage readers…and make you want to check in on your bestie.

Read about the other entries on the list.

--Marshal Zeringue