Happy New Year! Are you looking for a reading challenge to embark on this year? Something to spice up the old TBR pile, perhaps? Might we suggest one of our favorites: a Written by Women challenge! Read it Forward editors Abbe and Emma are kicking off Six Picks—our brand-new video series—by selecting six books that we’ve recently loved, which all happen to be written by smart and savvy women. We recommend you run, not walk, to your nearest independent bookstore and pick up a few!