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.

Raising Hare: A Memoir
Chloe DaltonThis 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.”


Hardcover, 2025
$27.00$13.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Story of Art Without Men
Katy HesselArt 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.


Hardcover, 2023
$45.00$22.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Café with No Name
Robert SeethalerThis 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.


Hardcover, 2025
$25.00$12.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Portable Feminist Reader
Roxane GayThis 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
The Book of Alchemy: A Creative Practice for an Inspired Life
Suleika JaouadThis 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
Notes to John
Joan DidionIn 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.


Hardcover, 2025
$32.00$16.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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.

Hardcover, 2025
$26.99$13.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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
Adventures in the Louvre: How to Fall in Love with the World's Greatest Museum
Elaine SciolinoThe 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
Spirited Women: Makers, Shakers, and Trailblazers in the World of Cocktails
Sammi KatzThis 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