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Books by Women That Reached Cult Status

For some, the idea of reaching for a summertime book means frivolous beachside reading material. But this year, instead of letting the time pass by with fluffy chick lit, why not delve deep into the classic stories by women writers that have made it to cult status?
From the captivating memoir of Patti Smith to the thrilling novel that placed a then-young Donna Tartt on the literary map, these are the books you should reading (or revisiting) this summer.
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My Brilliant Friend
My Brilliant Friend
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The Secret History (Donna Tartt)
The Secret History
Donna Tartt
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My Misspent Youth - Meghan Daum
My Misspent Youth - Meghan Daum
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Speedboat
Speedboat
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The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter (Carson McCullers)
The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter
Carson McCullers
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Bonjour Tristesse (Françoise Sagan)
Bonjour Tristesse
Françoise Sagan
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Just Kids (Patti Smith)
Just Kids
Patti Smith
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The Price of Salt (Patricia Highsmith)
The Price of Salt
Patricia Highsmith
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Geek Love (Katherine Dunn)
Geek Love
Katherine Dunn
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I Love Dick - Chris Kraus
I Love Dick - Chris Kraus
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Slouching Towards Bethlehem (Joan Didion)
Slouching Towards Bethlehem
Joan Didion
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Fear of Flying (Erica Jong)
Fear of Flying
Erica Jong
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The Dud Avacado (Elaine Dundy)
The Dud Avacado
Elaine Dundy
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Tampa
Tampa
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Bloodchild
Bloodchild
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