Pretty Girls Read Books is a Goodreads community profile and book blog dedicated to readers who love art, design, crafts, fashion, and women’s history. With a growing library of curated reads and an active presence in the Goodreads ecosystem, this profile reflects the tastes and passions of a reader who believes that pretty girls — and all book lovers — deserve great literature across every creative genre.
The account can be found at prettygirlsreadbooks.com and on Goodreads at goodreads.com/prettygirlsreadboks, where it has accumulated 30 ratings with an impressive average of 4.20 stars and 4 written reviews.
A Curated Reading Life Across Creative Genres
At the heart of Pretty Girls Read Books is a deeply personal and thoughtfully organized bookshelf. The profile boasts a reading list of over 77 books spread across multiple custom shelves, offering a window into a reader whose interests span far and wide.
The main shelves break down as follows: 41 books on the to-read list, 32 books already read, and 4 currently being read. There are also specialized shelves that reveal the reader’s niche interests — cookbooks and food (4 books), craft books (4 books), fashion and style (4 books), sewing and refashion (3 books), and celebrations (2 books).
More niche categories include art and design, blogging, feminist and women’s history, history and vintage, home décor, humor, jewelry and beading, kids and teens, and libraries and reading culture — each with at least one title. This breadth of categories signals a reader who approaches books not just as entertainment, but as tools for creative living and cultural engagement.
Currently Reading: Art, Craft, and Sustainability
As of early 2017, Pretty Girls Read Books was actively reading three titles that reflect the profile’s core aesthetic and values.
The first is Identity Unknown: Rediscovering Seven American Women Artists by Donna Seaman, shelved under art and design, women’s history, and history and vintage. At page 55 of 480 as of March 2017, this book speaks directly to the profile’s feminist and art-focused sensibilities, exploring overlooked women creators in American art history.
The second is Print, Paint & Ink: Over 20 Modern Craft Projects for You and Your Home by Andie Powers, a hands-on craft guide being read for the second time — a testament to just how useful and inspiring the reader finds it.
The third currently-reading title is Upcycling: 20 Creative Projects Made from Reclaimed Materials by Max McMurdo, also being read for the second time. Together, these selections paint a picture of someone deeply invested in sustainable, creative, and DIY living.
Reviewed Titles That Define the Shelf
Among the reviewed books, three stand out as representative of the Pretty Girls Read Books aesthetic.
Smart Cookie by Christi Farr Johnstone brings a playful, food-meets-creativity energy to the shelf. Felt-o-ween by Kathy Sheldon is a seasonal craft book focused on felt Halloween decorations, fitting neatly into the celebrations and craft-books shelves. Making Love Potions by Stephanie Tourles rounds out the trio with a whimsical, DIY wellness angle.
These three reviewed titles underscore a consistent thread: books that blend creativity, femininity, and practical know-how.
Community Connections and Groups
Pretty Girls Read Books is not a solitary reader — the profile is embedded in a vibrant Goodreads community, participating in four active groups.
Blogger Lift (4,143 members) is the largest blogger community on Goodreads, designed to help bloggers grow their audience, find giveaways, and connect with fellow writers. Fashion Book Lovers! (524 members) focuses on fashion-related books, websites, and media — perfectly aligned with the profile’s fashion and style shelf. Creative Reviews (3,863 members) is a space for thoughtful book reviewers and authors to connect, share reviews, and promote new releases. General Craft & DIY (325 members) rounds out the group memberships with a focus on crafting and do-it-yourself resources across books, magazines, and apps.
Together, these groups reflect a reader who is actively engaged not only in consuming books but in building community around creative reading.
A Network of Like-Minded Readers
The profile has six Goodreads friends, each bringing their own extensive reading histories. Kathryn leads with 3,403 books and 744 friends, followed by Jessica with 3,819 books and 81 friends. April (The Steadfast Reader), Allison DeVito, Karen M, and Michael round out the circle, collectively representing thousands of books read and hundreds of connections made.
Pretty Girls Read Books is also following four Goodreads users, including author Kim Piper Werker — a notable figure in the crafting and creative community — and has five followers of its own.
Favorite Genres and Reading Identity
The profile’s listed favorite genres — Art, Cookbooks, History, and Non-Fiction — provide the clearest summary of what Pretty Girls Read Books is all about. These are not genres associated with passive entertainment; they are genres that inform, inspire, and instruct. This is a reading identity built around curiosity, creativity, and a deep appreciation for women’s stories and handmade culture.
Conclusion: More Than a Profile, a Reading Community
Pretty Girls Read Books represents a thoughtful, creative, and community-minded corner of the Goodreads universe. With a well-organized bookshelf spanning craft, art, fashion, food, and feminist history, an active presence across community groups, and a consistent aesthetic that celebrates creative living, this profile is a valuable resource for readers who believe that books are more than stories — they are blueprints for a more beautiful, intentional life.
Whether you are looking for your next craft project, a deep dive into women’s art history, or a community of like-minded book lovers, Pretty Girls Read Books offers a curated and inspiring starting point. Follow the profile on Goodreads or visit prettygirlsreadbooks.com to discover your next favorite read.