Readworthy by BookBub 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. ---------------------------------- It Girl by Allison Pataki Get this ‘unputdownable’ tale (Emily Giffin) for the mom who devours historical novels - 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” (<i>Kirkus Reviews</i>) Media Praise: TODAY Show, Town & Country, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7204?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/it-girl-by-allison-pataki?granted_a... The Astral Library by Kate Quinn Booklovers everywhere will be enthralled by this dazzling <i>New York Times</i> bestseller! - 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 <i>The Alice Network</i> and <i>The Briar Club</i> - Sarah Penner declares, “This is bound to be one of the biggest books of the year” Media Praise: Time Magazine, Locus, People, Smart Bitches Trashy Books, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7206?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-astral-library-by-kate-quinn?gr... Homeschooled by Stefan Merrill Block If your mom loved <i>Educated</i> and <i>The Glass Castle</i>, here’s her next must-read - 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 <i>New York Times</i> bestseller “an instant classic” - “Painful, funny, honest, heartbreaking. Nothing less than a sensational book” (Andrew Sean Greer, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of <i>Less</i>) Media Praise: 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 Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7267?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/homeschooled-by-stefan-merrill-bloc... It’s Not Her by Mary Kubica ‘Cancel your plans’ (Chris Whitaker) for this twisty tale with a TV adaptation in the works - An instant <i>New York Times</i> bestseller from the author of <i>Local Woman Missing</i> - 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) Media Praise: Book of the Month, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, Parade, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, BookPage Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7265?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/it-s-not-her-by-mary-kubica?granted... More Than Enough by Anna Quindlen This poignant novel is an ideal pick for any devoted book club member - When her book club gifts her a DNA test, Polly makes a shocking discovery… - A <i>New York Times</i> 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” (<i>People</i>) Media Praise: The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, Parade, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7262?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/more-than-enough-by-anna-quindlen?g... Strangers by Belle Burden Gift the buzzy #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling memoir that <i>everyone</i> is talking about - 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” (<i>Vogue</i>) - A film adaptation starring Gwyneth Paltrow is in production! Media Praise: 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 Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7264?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/strangers-by-belle-burden?granted_a... Cake from Lucie by Lucie Franc de Ferriere A can’t-miss collection of French dessert recipes perfect for any mom who loves baking - 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) Media Praise: Bon Appétit, Eater, Harper's Bazaar Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7341?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/cake-from-lucie-by-lucie-franc-de-f... Good People by Patmeena Sabit This thought-provoking family drama comes highly recommended by Ann Patchett - “<i>Good People</i> is the year’s first great novel” (<i>The Minnesota Star Tribune</i>) - 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” (<i>Booklist</i> starred review) Media Praise: 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 Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7355?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/good-people-by-patmeena-sabit-2026-... Honest Motherhood by Libby Ward Moms everywhere will relate to this ‘breezy, honest, and thoughtful’ memoir (<i>Booklist</i>) - 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” (<i>New York Times</i> bestselling author Gretchen Rubin) - “Sure to resonate with fans of authors like Brené Brown and Eve Rodsky” (<i>Library Journal</i>) Media Praise: Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7340?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/honest-motherhood-by-libby-ward?gra... Meet Me in Italy by Brenda Novak Dreaming of a European getaway? Pick up this sparkling tale of second chances! - 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 <i>New York Times</i> bestseller that will transport readers to the sunny Amalfi Coast - Perfect for any mom who loves stories about family secrets and fresh starts Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7342?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/meet-me-in-italy-by-brenda-novak?gr... ---------------------------------- Discover more Readworthy recommendations: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/collections/best-new-book-club-picks?gran... ---------------------------------- You are receiving this Gifts for Mother’s Day email because [email protected] is signed up for updates highlighting the best new releases in your categories. 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