Mother’s Day is right around the corner, but there’s still time to find your mom the perfect book.
Page Six staffers previously revealed their best Mother’s Day gifts and now they’re sharing their favorite book recommendations.
From stories of magical family curses to powerful memoirs by inspiring women, this year’s list has something for every mom.
“If your only exposure to this story is the Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman movie, then you only think you know the story. As beloved as that film is, it’s widely different from the book, which is an equally charming story of women spanning generations. It’s got lots of magic, weirdness, and mother/daughter relationships, including straightforward connections and relationships with aunts that are ‘mother figures.’” — Lauren Sarner, TV Reporter
“I absolutely adored this story around the relationship between a mother and her daughter and can see any mothers finding an enjoyment in this sweet and emotional story, with a touch of magical realism. Especially for all the girl moms! Also, the backdrop in Italy was beautiful and summery and made me want to hop a plane ride ASAP.” — Nicole Mazza, Deputy Photo Editor
“My book club read this book a month after my mom was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer a few years ago. I initially thought I wouldn’t be able to handle the parallels between Michelle’s story and my own, but I still look back at this book as one that helped me feel less alone during that time.” — Lindsey Kupfer, Deputy Editor
“I love books that make me cry and ‘Kin’ by Tayari Jones made me weep. It’s a book about family and friendship and a devastating tragedy. Oh, yes, and Oprah picked it for her book club.” — Nicki Gostin, Senior Reporter
“I listened to the audiobook of Amanda Hess’ debut book while I was pregnant expecting something more akin to a parenting guide from a reporter I admire. Instead, what I got is more like a winding, scientific exploration of her own personal experiences that was surprisingly gripping. A good gift for an expecting mom friend who has a skeptical streak.” — Melissa Minton, Senior Style Editor
“If your mom is anything like my mom and I, who both share a love for fashion and New York City, this historical fiction about Estée Lauder is a great Mother’s Day book option. Bonus points if she uses Estée Lauder products — she’ll have a lot of fun reading this book, which also has great reviews.” — Antoinette Bueno, Reporter
“Protect your mom on Mother’s Day.” — Tori Schneebaum, Photo Director
“This book is a perfect gift for Mother’s Day because Tina Knowles is an inspiration to women everywhere for how she balanced a career and raising two stars like Beyoncé and Solange. Knowles talks about her family history, her divorces and how she overcame heartbreak to become the public figure we know today.” — Tamantha Ryan, Reporter
“Virginia Woolf’s 1927 ‘stream of consciousness’ novel is a deeply insightful exploration of a mother’s memory, told through the Ramsay family’s stays at their Scottish summer home. Themes of family dynamics, grief, and the passage of time punctuate a profoundly moving narrative about the life of a mother of eight. For seasoned readers especially, it makes a perfect Mother’s Day offering.” — Audrey Rock, Reporter
“Just in time for the Netflix adaptation, this heartwarming story between the relationship of an aquarium worker and its octopus (dabbled with a hint of mystery) is the perfect book to gift to your mom if she enjoys a sentimental read with a beautiful commentary on the trials of life and getting older.” — Nicole Mazza, Deputy Photo Editor
“‘The Correspondent,’ an epistolary novel following a woman named Sybil Van Antwerp as she reflects on her life, is the perfect gift for Mother’s Day. It’s getting a ton of hype right now, and for good reason. The novel is moving and sits with you long after you finish — plus Jane Fonda was just cast in the adaptation. — Lindsey Kupfer, Deputy Editor
“If your mom loves to cook, I recommend Adeena Sussman’s latest cookbook, ‘Zariz.’ It’s full of uncomplicated, delicious recipes that are simple, but full of flavor.” — Nicki Gostin, Senior Reporter