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Lindsay’s Five Recommends

Anonymous Was a Woman: A Celebration in Words and Images of Traditional American Art – and the Women Who Made It by Mirra Bank The Well-Gardened Mind: The Restorative Power of Nature by Sue Stuart-Smith Mozart’s Women: His Family, His Friends, His Music by Jane Glover Hildegard of Bingen: The Woman of Her Age by […]

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Gals Guides Book Club and Film Club Picks

We have had many of Book Club and Film Club meetings either in person or online. So we have collected all of these picks and compiled them into a big ol’ list. Each year we had monthly research themes and each of our clubs reflected them. Whether you are looking for books or movies for […]

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Recommended Reads About Women In Art

While there are several wonderful options for books about women in art, we have picked from our library collection and from our staffs reading list. Young Readers Nonfiction Nonfiction Films/Documentaries Feel free to let us know what you think of our selections, or add your own in the comment section below!

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Recommended Reads About Women In STEM

While there are several wonderful options for books about STEM, we have picked from our library collection and from our staffs reading list. Young Readers Nonfiction Teen Nonfiction Nonfiction Feel free to let us know what you think of our selections, or add your own in the comment section below!

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Gals Guide Anthology: Rebellion

Our 5th Anthology will be released on July 21.48 pieces about rebellion by 39 international authors! Awards Jury Awards Announcing 3 medal winnersTuesdayJune 23, 20268pm Easternon Zoom And the award goes to… 1st Place:“Facial Anarchy”by Van Haney 2nd Place:“Elemental Rebellion”by April Zajko 3rd Place:“Midway Blitz, Elegy for a Father”by Waverly Vernon People’s Choice Awards Voting […]

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Call for Submissions 2026

2026 THEME IS REBELLION There are many ways to rebel. Gal’s Guide is looking for fiction & non fiction about all of them. This is the fifth annual Gal’s Guide Anthology. Previous themes have been Women’s History, Journey, Nourish, and Female Friendships. What did we learn in the Gal’s Guide 2025 #RebelGalEra? It’s time to […]

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Free Writing Retreat by Gals Guide

It’s free. It’s powerful. And it’s waiting for you. Unlock Your Creativity at Our Free Mini Writing Retreat Ready to give your words—and yourself—a little room to breathe? Join us for a Free 3-Hour Mini Writing Retreat, a soul-nourishing preview of our signature Feminine Healing & Creativity Writing Workshop. For the past five years, Gal’s […]

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Book Lists

Welcome, fellow book lovers! Around here, we believe a TBR (To Be Read) pile isn’t a problem—it’s a lifestyle. Gal’s Guide librarians, volunteers, and readers are forever chasing down hidden gems, spotlighting women’s voices, and curating lists that will inspire, challenge, and delight. This page is where we gather our favorite recommendations and themed catalogs […]

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Medieval Lit. Rec

When the concept of the “medieval woman” is brought up in conversation, it is not an uncommon occurrence to hear them equated to the weak damsels-in-distress types that are depicted in our modern depiction of medieval stories. Princesses swoon over the arms of dashingly muscular men in armor, unable to stand on their own two […]

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2025/2026 Writing Workshop

Takeaways Writers love our classes “The lessons and meditations sparked my creativity so much. The teachings were original.” “The atmosphere created was uplifting and wonderful.” “The meditation style was wonderful and brought a relaxing break to my week.” “Leah has a way of making a space so warm and encouraging. This class embraced a mantra […]