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Mother’s Day is just around the corner, but there’s still time to order a good book to add to Mom’s TBR list.
Page Six’s editors previously rounded up their favorite presents for their moms, and now our team’s biggest bookworms are sharing the titles they’re gifting for Mother’s Day.
From thrillers and cozy mysteries to cookbooks and memoirs, there’s a book below for every mom out there.
“The Housemaid” by Freida McFadden
“My mom works two jobs and doesn’t get much free time, but she flew through this trilogy of psychological thrillers in a matter of days. If your mom loves twisty, unputdownable books, too, Mother’s Day is the perfect time to pick these up for her — before the movie starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried comes out this Christmas.” — Nick Hautman, Page Six Deputy Editor
“The Heart’s Invisible Furies” by John Boyne
“Though my mom prefers fictional tales, she also enjoys an element of history in her reads. Being Irish, I knew she would enjoy ‘The Heart’s Invisible Furies’ by John Boyne, an emotional and moving tale backdropped over the last 70 years in Ireland. Not only do you get a memorable story, but also some of Ireland’s history.” — Nicole Mazza, Page Six Deputy Photo Editor
“My Brilliant Friend” by Elena Ferrante
“If your mom enjoys reading and has any kind of ties to Italy, ‘My Brilliant Friend’ is a great Mother’s Day gift. My mom is from Naples, where the story takes place, and it reminded me so much of her family and our roots that I knew I had to get it for her. She also loves TV, so when she’s done with the book, she can check out the show!” — Lindsey Kupfer, Page Six Deputy Editor
“Matrescence: On Pregnancy, Childbirth and Motherhood” by Lucy Jones
“Remind your mom of the moment she became a mom with ‘Matrescence,’ a memoir-meets-science deep dive into the metamorphosis of motherhood. When my mom listened to this one on audio, it brought her back to our first moments together — and opened up conversations we’d never had before.” — Riley Cardoza, Page Six Writer/Editor
“The Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking” by Marcella Hazan
“I would have loved getting this cookbook when I first started cooking for my kids. It is the O.G. of Italian food manuals and makes everything so easy. You’ll be whipping up homemade pasta in no time.” — Nicki Gostin, Page Six Writer/Reporter
“I’ll Have What She’s Having” by Chelsea Handler
“I just finished the audiobook version of Chelsea Handler’s latest book (narrated by Chelsea herself) and absolutely loved it. I laughed out loud a bunch and felt there were some real deep conversations about family dynamics, parenting, meditation and therapy that really got me thinking. In typical Chelsea style, some of the stories aren’t necessarily ones I’d share with my mom — but I’d definitely buy my sister a copy of the book or the audio version.” — Melissa Minton, Page Six Style Senior Writer/Editor
“Here One Moment” by Liane Moriarty
“My mom and I watched ‘Big Little Lies’ together when it was airing, and that sparked a love of Moriarty’s books for the both of us. We’ve been working our way through her catalogue ever since, so the perfect Mother’s Day book for my mom this year is her newest release (which I’ll read with her, of course)!” — Jacquelyn Kozak, Page Six Senior Photo Editor
“Lady Audley’s Secret” by Mary Elizabeth Braddon
“Mary Elizabeth Braddon’s mystery is pure, pearl-clutching Victorian entertainment. Known as ‘the most sensationally successful of all the sensation novels,’ it’ll make great beach reading for Mom!” — Audrey Rock, Page Six Reporter
“Becoming” by Michelle Obama
“I would purchase this memoir for my mom because I think it’s an inspirational book. I also think it can be relatable for many reasons, including how Obama overcame many obstacles to become the successful woman, wife and mom she is today.” — Tamantha Ryan, Page Six Writer/Editor
“Your Mother’s Story”
“I gifted this to my mom one year and, needless to say, there were instant tears. We’re very close but live on different coasts and there’s so much of her story I’d still like to know. This journal is filled with insightful prompts that will ask your mom to take a trip down memory lane, documenting everything from her own childhood to her fears, dreams and more. My mom has been having a lot of fun with it and I can’t wait to read it one day — and keep it as something to treasure forever.” — Desiree Murphy, Page Six Deputy Editor
“In The Woods” by Tana French
“My mom is very into detective books. She planned an entire trip to Norway for us so she could visit various spots from Jo Nesbø’s Harry Hole books in Oslo. I have big plans to introduce her to Tana French this year and crossing my fingers for a trip to Ireland next.” — Lindsey Kupfer, Page Six Deputy Editor
“The Thursday Murder Club” by Richard Osman
“This is a series of murder mysteries by British comedian Richard Osman. I would be thrilled to get any books from the series. They’re all very British, very droll and a wonderful tonic during these trying times.” — Nicki Gostin, Page Six Writer/Reporter
“The Book of Delights: Essays on the Small Joys We Overlook in Our Busy Lives” by Ross Gay
“Ross Gay’s first collection of mini essays is — sorry, I have to say it — delightful, with short, sweet but profound musings on gardening, air quotes and more. Grab your mom the sequel while you’re at the bookstore, plus a blank notebook in case she’s inspired to start jotting down her own daily delights.” — Riley Cardoza, Page Six Writer/Editor
“The Nightingale” by Kristin Hannah
“My mom is a sucker for all historical fiction and Hannah’s books always keep her gripped with their emotional stories backdropped in history. After getting her hooked with ‘The Nightingale,’ I’ve been gifting her Hannah’s backlist of books and she hasn’t read one she hasn’t loved yet!” — Nicole Mazza, Page Six Deputy Photo Editor
“The Corrections” by Jonathan Franzen
“Jonathan Franzen’s 2001 National Book Award winner is compulsively readable. And what mom doesn’t enjoy reading about dysfunctional families — from a distance, of course.” — Audrey Rock, Page Six Reporter
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