The Most Recommended Nonfiction Feminist Books

1. "Sister Outsider: Essays and Speeches" by Audre Lorde - Originally published in 1984, this collection of essays and speeches by poet, feminist, and civil rights activist Audre Lorde is widely considered a classic work of feminist literature. Lorde's powerful writing explores issues of race, gender, sexuality, and power, and continues to be widely read and studied today.

2. "The Argonauts" by Maggie Nelson - Originally published in 2015, this book is a combination of memoir, criticism, and personal reflection. The author writes about her relationship with her partner Harry, who is transitioning, and how it challenges her own understanding of gender, sexuality, and the traditional roles of motherhood. It's a powerful and thought-provoking read.

3. "Bad Feminist: Essays" by Roxane Gay - Originally published in 2014, this collection of essays by author and cultural critic Roxane Gay is a powerful exploration of the intersection of race, gender, and power. Gay's writing is both personal and political, and she provides a nuanced and intersectional perspective on contemporary feminist issues.

4. "This Bridge Called My Back: Writings by Radical Women of Color" edited by Cherríe Moraga and Gloria Anzaldúa - Originally published in 1981, this anthology of writing by feminists of color is widely considered a classic work of feminist literature. The book includes poetry, essays, and memoirs by writers from a wide range of backgrounds, and provides a powerful examination of the ways in which race, gender, and sexuality intersect to shape the experiences of women of color.