Book Recommendation for a New bie.. Especially women centric books.

I started reading books this month (July), and I’m really into women-centric books with strong female protagonists right now. I’ve always wanted to read more but never had the time or kept procrastinating. So far, I’ve read 8 books and I’m currently on my 9th – The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.

Here’s what I’ve read so far:

1. The Midnight Library by Matt Haig – I related a lot to Nora Seed and her struggles with regret. I know some people didn’t like it much, but I thought it was an okay read.

2. The Diary of a Young Girl (Anne Frank)– Very emotional and moving. It was so sad but such an important read.

3. Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman – This book really resonated with me. I loved Eleanor’s character, and I could relate to her in many ways.

4. My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh – It was definitely different and a bit strange, but I found it interesting and thought-provoking.

5. It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover – I didn’t find it worth the hype. It was okay, but nothing amazing. That said, I’m happy Lily chose Atlas at the end! I liked that part a lot.

6. PS I Love You by Cecelia Ahern – Also, okayish. I didn’t love it as much as I thought I would.

7. Normal People by Sally Rooney – I expected a sweet love story, but the ending definitely wasn’t what I was expecting. It left me a bit unsure about how I felt about the whole book.

8. It Starts with Us by Colleen Hoover – Didn’t love this one either. I felt like it didn’t really live up to expectations, and it was just an “okay” read for me.

I’m now reading The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, and it’s holding my attention so far!

Does anyone have recommendations for books that I won’t want to put down halfway through? I’m really loving complex female protagonists, emotional depth, and real-life struggles.