Books by Women That Reached Cult Status

For some, the idea of reaching for a summertime book means frivolous beachside reading material. But this year, instead of letting the time pass by with fluffy chick lit, why not delve deep into the classic stories by women writers that have made it to cult status?From the captivating memoir of Patti Smith to the thrilling novel that placed a then-young Donna Tartt on the literary map, these are the books you should reading (or revisiting) this summer.