The most popular gender studies books of 2026

Gender studies books ask how ideas about men, women and sexuality shape our lives. Women's studies, feminist theory, masculinity and LGBTQ+ studies are all here, from classic texts to new research. Some are written for students, others for any curious reader, and all of them question what is taken for granted. This list shows the ones first published in 2026.

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Women and Transnational Cultural Exchange 1550–1850
Cover of Women and Transnational Cultural Exchange 1550–1850

Women and Transnational Cultural Exchange 1550–1850

Brianna E. Robertson-Kirkland, Marie Mulvey-Roberts, Louise Duckling, Associate Profesor of English University of British Columbia Jennifer Gustar

Published 2026

256 pages