19 Top nonfiction books like 'Unsuitable for Females': The Rise of the Lionesses and Women's Football in England by Carrie Dunn

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'Unsuitable for Females': The Rise of the Lionesses and Women's Football in England

By: Carrie Dunn

3.90

Format: 240 pages, Paperback

Shortlisted for the 2023 Sports Book Awards for Best Football Writing of the Year Discover the o…

If you liked the nonfiction plot in 'Unsuitable for Females': The Rise of the Lionesses and Women's Football in England by Carrie Dunn , here is a list of 19 books like this:

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1. Spinning

By: Tillie Walden

3.89

Format: 400 pages, Hardcover

Poignant and captivating, Ignatz Award winner Tillie Walden's powerful graphic memoir, Spinning, ca… read more

Similar categories in Tillie Walden's Spinning book and Carrie Dunn's 'Unsuitable for Females': The Rise of the Lionesses and Women's Football in England

  • sports
  • nonfiction
"I never ignored the fact that I was attracted to them. I had known I was gay since I was 5. Now I was almost 12. A teacher's aide had shown me how to hold your sleeve when you put your jacket on. I s…"

-Tillie Walden, Spinning

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2. The Places in Between

By: Rory Stewart

3.89

Format: 7 pages, Paperback

In January 2002 Rory Stewart walked across Afghanistan-surviving by his wits, his knowledge of Pers… read more

Similar categories in Rory Stewart's The Places in Between book and Carrie Dunn's 'Unsuitable for Females': The Rise of the Lionesses and Women's Football in England

  • nonfiction
  • history

3. The Roar of the Lionesses: Women's Football in England

By: Carrie Dunn

3.00

Format: 107 pages, Paperback

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4. The Society For Soulless Girls

By: Laura Steven

3.63

Format: 406 pages, Paperback

A dark and funny YA thriller with a supernatural twist. From the winner of the Comedy Women in Prin… read more

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"Also I was nineteen, and therefore immortal."

-Laura Steven, The Society For Soulless Girls

"Time heals all wounds, but not the ones you leave infected."

-Laura Steven, The Society For Soulless Girls

"How thoroughly unreasonable for my actions to have consequences."

-Laura Steven, The Society For Soulless Girls

"She was almost insultingly beautiful, albeit in a satanic sort of way."

-Laura Steven, The Society For Soulless Girls

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5. Cleat Cute

By: Meryl Wilsner

3.77

Format: 328 pages, Paperback

A sapphic rivals to lovers rom com for fans of Ted Lasso and A League of Their Own, where two socce… read more

Similar categories in Meryl Wilsner's Cleat Cute book and Carrie Dunn's 'Unsuitable for Females': The Rise of the Lionesses and Women's Football in England

  • sports
"Lesbian is important to me," Phoebe says. "The world likes to act like it's a porn category, not an identity. It took me a while to realize it wasn't. I want other girls like me to know it's a beauti…"

-Meryl Wilsner, Cleat Cute

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6. Fix the System, Not the Women

By: Laura Bates

4.52

Format: 208 pages, Hardcover

Too often, we blame women. For walking home alone at night. For not demanding a seat at the table. … read more

Similar categories in Laura Bates's Fix the System, Not the Women book and Carrie Dunn's 'Unsuitable for Females': The Rise of the Lionesses and Women's Football in England

  • nonfiction
"So how do we fix it? The short answer is that we don't. We have wasted decades telling women and girls how to fix things. How to fix themselves. How to stay safe. It hasn't worked. Because women were…"

-Laura Bates, Fix the System, Not the Women

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7. A Restless Truth (The Last Binding, #2)

By: Freya Marske

3.91

Format: 388 pages, Hardcover

Magic! Murder! Shipboard romance! Maud Blyth has always longed for adventure. She expected plent… read more

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"Hawthorn waved that aside. “My sister…"

-Freya Marske, A Restless Truth (The Last Binding, #2)

"She hadn't anticipated Maud Blyth. She didn't know how anyone ever could."

-Freya Marske, A Restless Truth (The Last Binding, #2)

"Maud, darling," she said, very soft. "You're worth more than this quest. I've told you that all along."

-Freya Marske, A Restless Truth (The Last Binding, #2)

"The head of security for the Lyric had a sturdy figure and a kind face with a reddish moustache that was doing its best to engulf his upper lip, as though he'd inherited it from a larger relative and…"

-Freya Marske, A Restless Truth (The Last Binding, #2)

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8. Empireland: How Imperialism has Shaped Modern Britain

By: Sathnam Sanghera

4.10

Format: 306 pages, Hardcover

In his brilliantly illuminating new book Sathnam Sanghera demonstrates how so much of what we consi… read more

Similar categories in Sathnam Sanghera's Empireland: How Imperialism has Shaped Modern Britain book and Carrie Dunn's 'Unsuitable for Females': The Rise of the Lionesses and Women's Football in England

  • nonfiction
  • history
"It is puerile to reduce imperial history to a matter of 'good' and 'bad'; trying to weigh up the positive and negative in this way is like defending the morality of kicking a random old man in the sh…"

-Sathnam Sanghera, Empireland: How Imperialism has Shaped Modern Britain

"After the First World War, the man in charge of recruitment at the Colonial Office was Major Ralph Dolignon Furse, a decorated war hero, a keen rugby and cricket player and, crucially, holder of a po…"

-Sathnam Sanghera, Empireland: How Imperialism has Shaped Modern Britain

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9. Surviving to Drive

By: Guenther Steiner

4.17

Format: 304 pages, Paperback

People talk about football managers being under pressure. Trust me, that's nothing. Pressure is wat… read more

Similar categories in Guenther Steiner's Surviving to Drive book and Carrie Dunn's 'Unsuitable for Females': The Rise of the Lionesses and Women's Football in England

  • nonfiction
  • sports
  • history
"Then again, could you imagine me walking on to the balcony in St Peter’s Square in Rome and delivering the Urbi et Orbi. ‘OK, I’m finished now. Get to foking work!’ Pope Guenther the first would be P…"

-Guenther Steiner, Surviving to Drive

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10. A Bit of a Stretch

By: Chris Atkins

4.21

Format: 327 pages, Hardcover

A shocking and darkly funny account of the reality of Britain's prisons. Where can a tin of tun… read more

Similar categories in Chris Atkins's A Bit of a Stretch book and Carrie Dunn's 'Unsuitable for Females': The Rise of the Lionesses and Women's Football in England

  • nonfiction
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11. How (Not) To Be Strong

By: Alex Scott

4.43

Format: 278 pages, Hardcover

From the football cages of East London to broadcasting to millions, the engine powering Alex Scott'… read more

Similar categories in Alex Scott's How (Not) To Be Strong book and Carrie Dunn's 'Unsuitable for Females': The Rise of the Lionesses and Women's Football in England

  • soccer
  • sports
  • nonfiction
  • football
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12. Lioness: My Journey to Glory

By: Beth Mead

4.60

Format: 272 pages, Hardcover

With foreword by Ian Wright & afterword by Jermain Defoe Beth Mead is one of the world's most ta… read more

Similar categories in Beth Mead's Lioness: My Journey to Glory book and Carrie Dunn's 'Unsuitable for Females': The Rise of the Lionesses and Women's Football in England

  • soccer
  • sports
  • nonfiction
  • football
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13. The Second Chance Store

By: Lauren Bravo

3.61

Format: 448 pages, Paperback

If clothes can get a second chance, why can’t we? Brimming with life, love, and the stories bound u… read more

Similar categories in Lauren Bravo's The Second Chance Store book and Carrie Dunn's 'Unsuitable for Females': The Rise of the Lionesses and Women's Football in England

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14. The Rest is History: The Official Book from the Makers of the Hit Podcast

By: Tom Holland

3.85

Format: 522 pages, Kindle Edition

Make room Herodotus, stand down Bede, pipe down Pepys... there's a new history book in town. Fro… read more

Similar categories in Tom Holland's The Rest is History: The Official Book from the Makers of the Hit Podcast book and Carrie Dunn's 'Unsuitable for Females': The Rise of the Lionesses and Women's Football in England

  • nonfiction
  • history
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15. Perfectly Nice Neighbors

By: Kia Abdullah

3.74

Format: 352 pages, Paperback

A riveting and timely thriller, Perfectly Nice Neighbors asks the question: When your dream home co… read more

Similar categories in Kia Abdullah's Perfectly Nice Neighbors book and Carrie Dunn's 'Unsuitable for Females': The Rise of the Lionesses and Women's Football in England

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16. That Moment When...: Life Stories From Way Back Then

By: Mo Gilligan

3.99

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

There's Mo to life... In 2016 a totally broke Mo Gilligan recorded and posted a funny video online … read more

Similar categories in Mo Gilligan's That Moment When...: Life Stories From Way Back Then book and Carrie Dunn's 'Unsuitable for Females': The Rise of the Lionesses and Women's Football in England

  • nonfiction
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17. One Life

By: Megan Rapinoe

4.20

Format: 224 pages, Hardcover

An instant New York Times bestseller! “Rapinoe's 'signature pose' from the 2019 FIFA Women's World… read more

Similar categories in Megan Rapinoe's One Life book and Carrie Dunn's 'Unsuitable for Females': The Rise of the Lionesses and Women's Football in England

  • sports
  • nonfiction
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18. Hotshot

By: Clare Lydon

3.97

Format: None pages, Kindle Edition

Are you ready for explosive passion, on and off the pitch? Sloane Patterson is the ultimate hots… read more

Similar categories in Clare Lydon's Hotshot book and Carrie Dunn's 'Unsuitable for Females': The Rise of the Lionesses and Women's Football in England

  • sports
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19. How You Get the Girl (Love & Other Disasters, #3)

By: Anita Kelly

4.17

Format: 384 pages, Paperback

Chemistry sizzles in this workplace rom-com set in the world of high school basketball from the aut… read more

Similar categories in Anita Kelly's How You Get the Girl (Love & Other Disasters, #3) book and Carrie Dunn's 'Unsuitable for Females': The Rise of the Lionesses and Women's Football in England

  • sports
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20. One Life: The True Story of Sir Nicholas Winton

By: Barbara Winton

3.85

Format: 318 pages, Kindle Edition

The book that inspired major motion picture ONE LIFE, starring Sir Anthony Hopkins and Helena Bonha… read more

Similar categories in Barbara Winton's One Life: The True Story of Sir Nicholas Winton book and Carrie Dunn's 'Unsuitable for Females': The Rise of the Lionesses and Women's Football in England

  • nonfiction
  • history
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21. The Wonder Team and the Forgotten Footballers (The Wonder Team #1)

By: Leah Williamson

4.25

Format: 210 pages, Kindle Edition

A time-twisting adventure from Leah Williamson, captain of the Euros-winning women’s England team, … read more

Similar categories in Leah Williamson's The Wonder Team and the Forgotten Footballers (The Wonder Team #1) book and Carrie Dunn's 'Unsuitable for Females': The Rise of the Lionesses and Women's Football in England

  • sports
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22. A Woman's Game: The Rise, Fall, and Rise Again of Women's Soccer

By: Suzanne Wrack

4.05

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

A compelling and comprehensive history charting the rise, fall, and rise again of women's soccer W… read more

Similar categories in Suzanne Wrack's A Woman's Game: The Rise, Fall, and Rise Again of Women's Soccer book and Carrie Dunn's 'Unsuitable for Females': The Rise of the Lionesses and Women's Football in England

  • history
  • soccer
  • nonfiction
  • football
  • sports
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23. You Have the Power: Find Your Strength and Believe You Can by the Euros Winning Captain of the Lionesses

By: Leah Williamson

4.58

Format: 145 pages, Kindle Edition

Join Leah Williamson, captain of the England women’s football team, as she shows you that you can b… read more

Similar categories in Leah Williamson's You Have the Power: Find Your Strength and Believe You Can by the Euros Winning Captain of the Lionesses book and Carrie Dunn's 'Unsuitable for Females': The Rise of the Lionesses and Women's Football in England

  • nonfiction
  • football
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24. Under the Lights and in the Dark: Untold Stories of Women's Soccer

By: Gwendolyn Oxenham

4.51

Format: 272 pages, Hardcover

In 2004, journalist and award-winning documentary maker Gwendolyn Oxenham played futebol feminino f… read more

Similar categories in Gwendolyn Oxenham's Under the Lights and in the Dark: Untold Stories of Women's Soccer book and Carrie Dunn's 'Unsuitable for Females': The Rise of the Lionesses and Women's Football in England

  • history
  • soccer
  • nonfiction
  • football
  • sports
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25. What It Takes: The Inspiring Journey of Sarina Wiegman and the Lionesses’ Rise to Success

By: Sarina Wiegman

3.68

Format: 310 pages, Kindle Edition

Winning strategies of one of football’s most successful coachesAs FIFA's most decorated female foot… read more

Similar categories in Sarina Wiegman's What It Takes: The Inspiring Journey of Sarina Wiegman and the Lionesses’ Rise to Success book and Carrie Dunn's 'Unsuitable for Females': The Rise of the Lionesses and Women's Football in England

  • soccer
  • sports
  • nonfiction
  • football
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26. Different Aspects

By: Michael Ball

4.08

Format: 325 pages, Kindle Edition

In 1989, a young Michael Ball landed the lead role in the musical Aspects of Love. It was a moment … read more

Similar categories in Michael Ball's Different Aspects book and Carrie Dunn's 'Unsuitable for Females': The Rise of the Lionesses and Women's Football in England

  • nonfiction
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27. 'Unsuitable for Females': The Rise of the Lionesses and Women's Football in England

By: Carrie Dunn

3.90

Format: 240 pages, Paperback

Shortlisted for the 2023 Sports Book Awards for Best Football Writing of the Year Discover the o… read more

Similar categories in Carrie Dunn's 'Unsuitable for Females': The Rise of the Lionesses and Women's Football in England book and Carrie Dunn's 'Unsuitable for Females': The Rise of the Lionesses and Women's Football in England

  • history
  • soccer
  • nonfiction
  • football
  • sports
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28. Lionesses: European Champions

By: Emily Stead

4.26

Format: 176 pages, Paperback

The story of the Lionesses from the No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold. Celebrating… read more

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29. Three Lionesses: Find your team, build self-belief, embrace your inner Lioness

By: Ella Toone

4.33

Format: 329 pages, Kindle Edition

An empowering and uplifting guide from THREE legendary Lionesses, Ella Toone, Georgia Stanway and N… read more

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30. Leah Williamson: Collect them all! (Ultimate Football Heroes)

By: Emily Stead

4.31

Format: 176 pages, Paperback

Born into a footballing family, Leah Williamson followed in the footsteps of her mother who cut her… read more

Similar categories in Emily Stead's Leah Williamson: Collect them all! (Ultimate Football Heroes) book and Carrie Dunn's 'Unsuitable for Females': The Rise of the Lionesses and Women's Football in England

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31. Lionesses: Gamechangers

By: Abdullah

3.25

Format: 256 pages, Paperback

England's emphatic victory at the 2022 women's Euros has been called a watershed moment both for th… read more

Similar categories in Abdullah's Lionesses: Gamechangers book and Carrie Dunn's 'Unsuitable for Females': The Rise of the Lionesses and Women's Football in England

  • nonfiction

8 Top history books like 'Unsuitable for Females': The Rise of the Lionesses and Women's Football in England by Carrie Dunn

Transform Your Habits

The Places in Between

Rory Stewart

3.89

Transform Your Habits

Empireland: How Imperialism has Shaped Modern Britain

Sathnam Sanghera

4.10

Transform Your Habits

Surviving to Drive

Guenther Steiner

4.17

Transform Your Habits

The Rest is History: The Official Book from the Makers of the Hit Podcast

Tom Holland

3.85

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Transform Your Habits

Cleat Cute

Meryl Wilsner

3.77

Transform Your Habits

How (Not) To Be Strong

Alex Scott

4.43

Transform Your Habits

Lioness: My Journey to Glory

Beth Mead

4.60

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Hotshot

Clare Lydon

3.97

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