You asked, so here it is. I put together these book recommendations with the help of some amazing women I met at the CCDA conference. I haven't read all the books on this list, but I have heard some of the authors speak in person, read their blogs, or listened to lectures they have given that are available online. It is a strategy I use to keep up with diverse perspectives even when I can't keep up with my ever-growing reading list. Some of the books are new to me, which just means that my reading list is now even longer. =)
I also wanted to include a few authors from the Global South. Pedagogy of the Oppressed is one of my favorite books, and not just because the author is Brazilian. =)