When it comes to Mother’s Day, it’s near impossible to give the perfect gift that shows how much mom really means to you. No gift can compare to all the late nights and snuggle sessions, but a good book can come close! Whether the mom in your life loves a suspensful thriller or a quick inspirational poem, our roundup of Mother’s Day gift ideas has a little something for everyone.
When The Lights Go Out
Told in Mary Kubica's trademark mystery style, When The Lights Go Out($5) is an intertwined tale of a mother's love and her daughter's quest to find her place in the world amidst a lifetime of secrets. Perfect as a Mother's Day gift, this book is hard to put down and will leave you running for a hug from your own mom.
Lost Roses: A Novel
Martha Hall Kelly's newest piece, Lost Roses: A Novel ($14) is a perfect historical fiction pick. Set as a prequel to her bestselling Lilac Girls, Lost Roses is inspired by true events, and features the beloved character's mothers as they navigate World War I.
First Women: The Grace and Power of America's Modern First Ladies
With over 30 weeks on the New York Times Bestseller List and a similar ranking on the Amazon top seller list, Where the Crawdads Sing ($13) is an easy pick. Alone in a marsh for her entire adult life, a young woman battles a murder charge that lends itself to a beautiful tale of love, life and loss.
Educated: A Memoir
New York Times bestselling memoir, Educated ($15) by Tara Westover is a must-read. Following the footsteps of a young girl from a survivalist family in the mountains of Idaho, the true-life tale details Westover's first step into a classroom at the age of 17 and her insatiable thirst for knowledge.
Cat and Nat's Mom Truths: Embarrassing Stories and Brutally Honest Advice on the Extremely Real Struggle of Motherhood
There Are Girls Like Lions: Poems About Being A Woman
The busy mom won't wait to be able to get their hands on this gorgeously illustrated collection of poems on womanhood. There Are Girls Like Lions ($12) is a 30-poem book is perfect for mothers, daughters, sisters and anyone who needs a little inspiration.
Love & Lemons Every Day Cookbook
For moms on a mission to feed healthy meals to their family, Love & Lemons Every Day Cookbook ($22) is the perfect gift. With over 100 new vegetarian recipes and gorgeous photos, the kids will hardly miss the meat in this plant-based collection.
