An important motivator for the increasing participation of women in the technology field is the existence of female role models, mentors, and leaders who have paved the way for establishing the female presence in this male-dominated industry.

Many remarkable women have created tech books as a source of inspiration and knowledge for empowering other women.

In today's article, we will emphasize the following top 5 tech books written by women:

 Women in Tech: Take Your Career to the Next Level with Practical Advice and Inspiring Stories

 Female Innovators at Work: Women on Top of Tech

 Own It: The Power of Women at Work

 Women of Color in Tech: A Blueprint for Inspiring and Mentoring the Next Generation of Technology Innovators

 Impact Players: How to Take the Lead, Play Bigger, and Multiply Your Impact

Let's get into them.

Book #1: Women in Tech: Take Your Career to the Next Level with Practical Advice and Inspiring Stories

Author: Tarah Wheeler

Pages: 273

Prices: 22€

The first book on our list is "Women in Tech: Take Your Career to the Next Level with Practical Advice and Inspiring Stories”.

As the CEO of a startup, Tarah Wheeler is familiar with the challenges women face in the technology field.

This book is an excellent choice for women who want to start or further develop their tech careers.

Some of the topics covered include:

Salary negotiation tips

How to ace a tech interview

How to start your own company

The book combines practical career advice with personal stories from successful women, including Brianna Wu (Founder, Giant Spacekat), Keren Elazari (TED speaker and cyber expert), and Katie Cunningham (educator and Python programmer).

As a bonus, the book includes puzzles and codes, with the Python code on the cover paying homage to Ada Lovelace, the mother of computer science.

Book #2: Female Innovators at Work: Women on Top of Tech (1st Edition)

Author: Danielle Newnham

Pages: 233

Price: 62€

Second on our list is "Female Innovators at Work: Women on Top of Tech". 

This book describes the experiences and successes of women who have innovated as entrepreneurs in the tech industry through twenty distinct interviews.

It is aimed at those already working in the tech field or aspiring to enter it, providing insights on how diversity can strengthen teams and companies.

Danielle Newnham, a journalist, mobile startup founder, and e-commerce entrepreneur, presents various career stories that have led these women to top positions in technology.

Book #3: Own It: The Power of Women at Work

Author: Sallie Krawcheck

Pages: 230

Price: 25€

Continuing, "Own It: The Power of Women at Work" is a remarkable book and a bestseller according to The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post.

In the era of digital transformation, increased automation signifies that soft skills such as collaboration, creativity, and relationship building are priceless.

Sallie Krawcheck, the author of the book, created "Own It" as a guide on how women can accelerate change in technology and achieve their professional goals.

Drawing from her experiences as CEO and Co-founder of Ellevest, a digital investment platform for women, Krawcheck provides insights and strategies.

Book #4: Women of Color in Tech: A Blueprint for Inspiring and Mentoring the Next Generation of Technology Innovators

Author: Susanne Tedrick

Pages: 288

Price: 25€

The next book on our list is "Women of Color in Tech: A Blueprint for Inspiring and Mentoring the Next Generation of Technology Innovators”.

This particular book aims to help women of color overcome the difficulties and challenges that hinder them from pursuing technological careers.

The author, Susanne Tedrick, is a Client Technical Specialist for IBM's Cloud Platform Technical Solutions team.

The book places special emphasis on soft skills such as communication, public speaking, and networking, which serve as stepping stones for a career in technology.

Its purpose is to guide readers in building strong relationships and a robust support network that can provide guidance and mentorship.

Book #5: Impact Players: How to Take the Lead, Play Bigger, and Multiply Your Impact

Author: Liz Wiseman

Pages: 336

Price: 18-26€

The last book on our list is "Impact Players: How to Take the Lead, Play Bigger, and Multiply Your Impact" by New York Times bestselling author and researcher, Liz Wiseman.

Wiseman, who is also a researcher and CEO of the Wiseman Group, a leadership research and development firm with clients like Apple, Google, and Microsoft, provides advice and insights on what sets impact players apart and how small changes in mindset and action can have a tremendous impact.

Drawing information from leaders in top companies, Wiseman offers guidance on how to maximize influence and multiply one's impact.

Ramping Up

In summary, we discussed the 5 best tech books written by women and highlighted what they offer to their readers.

If you are excited and want to learn more about technology and data science in general, follow us for more educational articles and we will keep you posted!