Saturday, May 02, 2026

The best new books to give this Mother’s Day

 
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This Month’s Best New Gifts for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is just around the corner! To help you find the perfect gift for every mom (and every reader) in your life, we’ve rounded up an unmissable assortment of popular new releases.
 
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Book cover for It Girl by Allison Pataki
Get this ‘unputdownable’ tale (Emily Giffin) for the mom who devours historical novels
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • At the dawn of the 20th century, New York City shopgirl Evelyn is recruited as a studio model — sparking her journey to becoming the Gibson Girl, America’s first self-made woman celebrity
  • Rave reviews from Marie Benedict and Pam Jenoff, who says, “Pataki shines brighter than ever!”
  • “Each character comes alive in this rich, dynamic novel” (Kirkus Reviews)
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Media mentions for It Girl by Allison Pataki MEDIA MENTIONS: TODAY Show, Town & Country, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist
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Book cover for The Astral Library by Kate Quinn
Booklovers everywhere will be enthralled by this dazzling New York Times bestseller!
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • What if you could step into the world of your favorite book? At the Boston Public Library, a hidden door leads to a realm where stories come alive…
  • The latest from the beloved author of The Alice Network and The Briar Club
  • Sarah Penner declares, “This is bound to be one of the biggest books of the year”
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Media mentions for The Astral Library by Kate Quinn MEDIA MENTIONS: Time Magazine, Locus, People, Smart Bitches Trashy Books, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Booklist
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Book cover for Homeschooled by Stefan Merrill Block
If your mom loved Educated and The Glass Castle, here’s her next must-read
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • A mother’s all-consuming love meets an unregulated system in this heart-wrenching account of the author’s homeschooling in Texas
  • Emma Straub calls this Read with Jenna Book Club pick and New York Times bestseller “an instant classic”
  • “Painful, funny, honest, heartbreaking. Nothing less than a sensational book” (Andrew Sean Greer, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Less)
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Media mentions for Homeschooled by Stefan Merrill Block MEDIA MENTIONS: TODAY Book Club/Read with Jenna, TODAY Show, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, Good Housekeeping, Vulture, Parade, The Guardian, New York Post, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, BookPage, Literary Hub
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Book cover for It’s Not Her by Mary Kubica
‘Cancel your plans’ (Chris Whitaker) for this twisty tale with a TV adaptation in the works
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • An instant New York Times bestseller from the author of Local Woman Missing
  • Courtney’s idyllic vacation spirals out of control when she discovers her brother and sister-in-law dead in their lakeside cottage — and her niece has disappeared
  • “A gripping thrill-ride with razor-sharp tension and a whiplash ending I never saw coming. Kubica is a masterful storyteller!” (Jeneva Rose)
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Media mentions for It’s Not Her by Mary Kubica MEDIA MENTIONS: Book of the Month, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, Parade, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, BookPage
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Book cover for More Than Enough by Anna Quindlen
This poignant novel is an ideal pick for any devoted book club member
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • When her book club gifts her a DNA test, Polly makes a shocking discovery…
  • A New York Times bestseller from an author who is “attuned to women’s lives and the nuances of their voices” (Jennifer Weiner)
  • “Part of Quindlen’s gift is that you don’t just read about [her] characters, you inhabit them” (People)
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Media mentions for More Than Enough by Anna Quindlen MEDIA MENTIONS: The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, Parade, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Literary Hub
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Book cover for Strangers by Belle Burden
Gift the buzzy #1 New York Times bestselling memoir that everyone is talking about
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • Just like that, Belle Burden’s husband of 20 years announced he was leaving her. Here, she tells the story of how her unexpected divorce pulled the rug out from under her
  • “Emotionally evocative… [I] gobbled it up in about three sittings” (Vogue)
  • A film adaptation starring Gwyneth Paltrow is in production!
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Media mentions for Strangers by Belle Burden MEDIA MENTIONS: Good Morning America, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, The Economist, The Washington Post, Slate, Vanity Fair, Vogue, Town & Country, Good Housekeeping, The Times, The Boston Globe, New York Post, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, BookPage, Literary Hub
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Book cover for Cake from Lucie by Lucie Franc de Ferriere
A can’t-miss collection of French dessert recipes perfect for any mom who loves baking
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • Written by the owner of From Lucie, a New York City bakery known for its stunning, whimsical treats
  • Learn how to make show-stopping sweets with intriguing flavor profiles — including salted dark chocolate chip cookies, blood orange olive oil cake, and more
  • “I dare you to page through Lucie’s book and not feel a flutter of joy. These are desserts to make you dream” (James Beard Award–winning author Dorie Greenspan)
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Media mentions for Cake from Lucie by Lucie Franc de Ferriere MEDIA MENTIONS: Bon Appétit, Eater, Harper's Bazaar
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Book cover for Good People by Patmeena Sabit
This thought-provoking family drama comes highly recommended by Ann Patchett
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • Good People is the year’s first great novel” (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
  • When Zorah Sharaf, the eldest daughter of a model immigrant family, dies tragically, questions arise…
  • “At once heartbreaking and hypnotic, Sabit’s is a novel that demands to be devoured” (Booklist starred review)
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Media mentions for Good People by Patmeena Sabit MEDIA MENTIONS: Book of the Month, Time Magazine, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Town & Country, Vulture, Parade, The Guardian, The Times, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Literary Hub
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Book cover for Honest Motherhood by Libby Ward
Moms everywhere will relate to this ‘breezy, honest, and thoughtful’ memoir (Booklist)
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • Libby Ward thought she was prepared for motherhood — but struggling under the pressure to do it all, she had to learn how to free herself from unrealistic standards
  • “Anyone who feels as if they’re drowning in the impossible expectations of modern parenthood will read her account and feel understood” (New York Times bestselling author Gretchen Rubin)
  • “Sure to resonate with fans of authors like Brené Brown and Eve Rodsky” (Library Journal)
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Media mentions for Honest Motherhood by Libby Ward MEDIA MENTIONS: Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist
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Book cover for Meet Me in Italy by Brenda Novak
Dreaming of a European getaway? Pick up this sparkling tale of second chances!
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • After a successful debut novel and a painful divorce, Charlotte’s life takes another turn when she finds out she has a young half sister who’s been orphaned in Italy!
  • An instant New York Times bestseller that will transport readers to the sunny Amalfi Coast
  • Perfect for any mom who loves stories about family secrets and fresh starts
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The Long Way Home
The Long Way Home
By Louise Penny
A #1 New York Times bestseller and “gem” from an “endlessly astonishing” author (Booklist): In the sleepy village of Three Pines, retired inspector Armand Gamache plans to relax. But when his neighbor’s husband vanishes, he’s pulled into an investigation that will lead him deep into the wilderness… “Masterful” (Kirkus Reviews).
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Come Home
Come Home
By Lisa Scottoline
In this New York Times bestseller, “the pace is relentless, the twists are jaw-dropping” (David Baldacci). When pediatrician and mom Jill learns her ex-husband has been murdered, she’s pulled into a dangerous search for the truth… “May well be Scottoline’s best novel to date” (Library Journal).
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Solitude Creek
Solitude Creek
By Jeffery Deaver
A New York Times bestseller from “the master of manipulation” (Associated Press): When a cry of fire causes a stampede at a concert venue, half a dozen deaths occur — but there was never a fire. Agent Kathryn Dance will have to hunt a twisted killer obsessed with turning people’s fears into weapons…
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Cat’s Eye
Cat’s Eye
By Margaret Atwood
A New York Times bestseller and Booker Prize finalist from the author of The Handmaid’s Tale: When middle-aged artist Elaine returns to her hometown, she must confront haunting memories from her childhood. “Brilliant… So real and heartbreaking you want to stand up in your seat and cheer” (The Boston Globe).
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The Way the Crow Flies
The Way the Crow Flies
By Ann-Marie MacDonald
“One of the finest novels I’ve read… Don’t miss it” (The Washington Post). In this “grand, sweeping saga” (Kirkus Reviews) with over 6,200 five-star ratings on Goodreads, eight-year-old Madeleine becomes entangled in her Air Force officer father’s web of secrets. “Astonishing in its depth” (People).
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Dreaming Water
Dreaming Water
By Gail Tsukiyama
In this “poignant” novel (Kirkus Reviews), Hana and her mother, Cate, find their quiet lives shaped by Hana’s condition that makes her age more rapidly — but their routine is upended when Hana’s vibrant best friend arrives for a visit. “Beautifully written, effused with both sadness and hope” (Booklist starred review).
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Red Sky at Morning
Red Sky at Morning
By Richard Bradford
“A work of art” (Harper Lee): As World War II rages, an Alabama family moves to a mountain town in New Mexico — where 17-year-old Josh soon finds his place, while his Southern belle mother struggles to fit in. “A true delight… You’ll want to keep it around for quoting” (The Washington Post).
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