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What better way to round up\u00a0Women's History Month in March than to start April by reading\u00a0about and being inspired by the women who have had a positive impact on our lives. While we applaud the modern day women like\u00a0Maya Angelou and Emma Watson<\/a>, some of our favourite inspiring females\u00a0happen to live within the pages of our favourite fictional books!<\/p>

While it's true the literary<\/a> scene still has a long way to go when it comes to featuring more female heroines who aren't damsels in distress involved in a love triangle, there are, thankfully some female roles who can hold their own without the stereotypical plot and characters.<\/p>

Here is our list of 10 awesome novels<\/a> with strong women protagonists that deserve to get more recognition. Now, grab a hot cup of cocoa or a refreshing glass of soda and allow your minds to be whisked away.<\/p>

Happy reading!<\/p>

Karen George<\/em><\/p> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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