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The Mother's Day Gift Guide

From Paris to Italian kitchens, from found families to feminist icons—these smart, moving, and memorable reads make thoughtful gifts for Mother's Day.

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Book Cover for: Raising Hare: A Memoir, Chloe Dalton
A lockdown rescue becomes an unforgettable meditation on our connection to the natural world

Raising Hare: A Memoir

Chloe Dalton

This Women's Prize for Nonfiction finalist chronicles the unexpected bond between a woman and a wild hare she rescues as a newborn. Blending memoir with natural history, Raising Hare has been adored by critics—The New York Times praised Dalton’s clear, measured prose and Denise Nestor’s delicate drawings as “a bit of solace in a world that has now returned to an even more frenetic state.”

Lena DunhamMargaret RenklLena Dunham & Margaret Renkl

Hardcover, 2025

$27.00$13.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: The Story of Art Without Men, Katy Hessel
Five centuries of brilliant women artists finally getting their due in art history

The Story of Art Without Men

Katy Hessel

Art historian Kay Hessel gathers 500 years of women's artistic achievements into one stunning collection. This eye-opening exploration reimagines art history from a female perspective, celebrating creators whose work has been long overshadowed. A great gift for the museum-loving mom who appreciates seeing the full picture.

Jerry SaltzAmber SparksJerry Saltz & Amber Sparks

Hardcover, 2023

$45.00$22.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: The Café with No Name, Robert Seethaler
For the mom who makes everyone feel welcome at her table

The Café with No Name

Robert Seethaler

This heartwarming tale from a Booker Prize finalist about a Vienna café that becomes a haven for lonely souls celebrates the kind of community-building many mothers excel at. Honor the mom whose kitchen has always been a place where everyone belongs with this tender story about the families we create.

Rachel SymeAlice JollyRachel Syme & Alice Jolly

Hardcover, 2025

$25.00$12.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: The Portable Feminist Reader, Roxane Gay
NEW! Sixty-five essential feminist texts curated by Roxane Gay

The Portable Feminist Reader

Roxane Gay

This New York Times bestselling anthology gathers 65 influential feminist voices—from bell hooks to Mona Eltahawy—spanning centuries and perspectives. A powerful volume that honors the ongoing fight for equality and the thinkers who shape it.

Paperback, 2025

$25.00$12.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: The Book of Alchemy: A Creative Practice for an Inspired Life, Suleika Jaouad
Journaling meets soul-searching with wisdom from cultural icons and literary legends

The Book of Alchemy: A Creative Practice for an Inspired Life

Suleika Jaouad

This journaling guide gathers wisdom from 100 luminaries including Salman Rushdie, Gloria Steinem, George Saunders, and Lena Dunham to find inspiration in life's challenges. Organized by themes from new beginnings to rebuilding, it's the perfect companion for anyone seeking to navigate rough patches through the transformative power of writing.

Hardcover, 2025

$30.00$15.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Notes to John, Joan Didion
Intimate therapy journal entries reveal new dimensions of America's most iconic writer

Notes to John

Joan Didion

In this posthumously published collection, Didion shares deeply personal therapy journal reflections with her trademark courage and clarity. Give this to the mother who's always been refreshingly honest about life's complexities and appreciates raw truth and beautiful prose.

Alexandra JacobsTaylor AntrimAlexandra Jacobs & Taylor Antrim

Hardcover, 2025

$32.00$16.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: The Paris Express, Emma Donoghue
Transport mom to 1895 Paris in one of the year’s most anticipated historical novels!

The Paris Express

Emma Donoghue

“Historical fiction you can feel in your bones,” says The Los Angeles Times. The author of Room reconstructs the infamous 1895 Montparnasse train disaster through diverse passengers from across Europe and beyond. It’s a literary escape packed with drama and heart—no passport needed.

leigh haberleigh haber

Hardcover, 2025

$26.99$13.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Martha Stewart's Gardening Handbook: The Essential Guide to Designing, Planting, and Growing, Martha Stewart
For the mom whose garden has always been her happy place (or who dreams of creating one)

Martha Stewart's Gardening Handbook: The Essential Guide to Designing, Planting, and Growing

Martha Stewart

"If you want to be happy for a year, get married. If you want to be happy for a decade, get a dog. And if you want to be happy for the rest of your life, make a garden," says Martha Stewart. This new bestselling bible covers everything from soil testing to selecting perfect plants, an essential resource for creating happiness that truly lasts.

Hardcover, 2025

$40.00$20.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Adventures in the Louvre: How to Fall in Love with the World's Greatest Museum, Elaine Sciolino
Planning a Paris trip for mom or just dreaming of one? Start here

Adventures in the Louvre: How to Fall in Love with the World's Greatest Museum

Elaine Sciolino

The former New York Times Paris bureau chief offers an intimate exploration of the world's greatest museum. Part art history, part travelogue, and part love letter to Paris this immersive journey transforms an intimidating cultural icon into an accessible treasure.

Hardcover, 2025

$29.99$14.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Spirited Women: Makers, Shakers, and Trailblazers in the World of Cocktails, Sammi Katz
Raise a glass to the women shattering the spirits industry's crystal ceiling!

Spirited Women: Makers, Shakers, and Trailblazers in the World of Cocktails

Sammi Katz

This new gorgeously illustrated cocktail book celebrates centuries of women's contributions to spirits and cocktail culture, from the invention of distilling to today's innovative bar programs. The perfect gift along with a delicious batch of Via Carota craft cocktails served up in bar-cart worthy bespoke bottles.

Hardcover, 2025

$19.99$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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