Mother's Day Gifts: 6 Books for the Book-Lover Mom on Her Special Day

Mother's Day is just around the corner, and alongside breakfast-in-beds, the sweet homemade cards, bookworm mothers would surely love to get a new title to add to her bookshelf or to bring to her next book club meeting.

Here are new releases that the book-lover mom would definitely love to receive on her special day.

1. "On Being a Writer: 12 Simple Habits for a Writing Life that Lasts" by Ann Kroeker and Charity Singleton Craig

For moms out there who love to read and to write, "On Being a Writer: 12 Simple Habits for a Writing Life that Lasts" is the perfect guide in unleashing her inner writer self and establish a balance between writing and living. Through journals, writing prompts, and discussion questions, the book aims to develop one's writing voice and inspire writers, both seasoned and novice, with its words of wisdom and pieces of advice about a life of writing.

2. "The Book of Joan: Tales of Mirth, Mischief, and Manipulation" by Melissa Rivers

The world knows just how funny comedian Joan Rivers can be on TV. But what the public may not know is how much more hilarious she is as a mother. Written by her daughter and co-host Melissa Rivers, "The Book of Joan: Tales of Mirth, Mischief, and Manipulation" tells the funny and poignant memories of Melissa growing up with Joan as her mother. Regardless of whether you are a daughter of a TV legend or a fan of the legendary comedian, "The Book of Joan: Tales of Mirth, Mischief, and Manipulation" is sure to be a hit with mothers who, with a little of wine, can be as crazy as Joan sometimes.

3. "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins

"Gone Girl" fan moms will definitely enjoy Paula Hawkin's NY Times Bestselling thriller "The Girl on the Train." The novel's protagonist, Rachel, can be anyone who is tired and bored of her lackluster life. But her life takes an unexpected turn when she discovers that the  young woman whom she would observe on her daily commute to work has vanished. This suspense novel boasts of plot twists and intriguing characters that mothers out there who are looking for an alternate escape from the mundanes of life will certainly find interesting.

4. "Thrive: The Third Metric to Redefining Success and Creating a Life of Well-Being, Wisdom, and Wonder" by Arianna Huffington

Career moms will surely gain insights from someone who has been there and knows the struggle of working and raising children at the same time.  After years of overworking herself in the country's top news organization as editor-in-chief, journalist Arianna Huffington realized that the true definition of success and power do not lie in one's paycheck, but with the quality of life that a person lives. Using her own stories of raising two daughters while juggling her high-stakes career, Huffington gives sensible and timely pieces of advice every mom can follow that would make one truly successful in career and in life.

5. "American Wife: A Memoir of Love, War, Faith, and Renewal" by Taya Kyle

Being a military wife is difficult, and that is what author Taya Kyle can certainly attest to. But being the wife of the "most lethal sniper in US military history" does not make things any more difficult. After the unexpected death of her husband, American Sniper Chris Kyle, Taya is left to raise their young children amidst Hollywood fame, legal issues, and the struggles and triumphs of her life as a young widow. "American Wife: A Memoir of Love, War, Faith, and Renewal" gives inspiration to mothers and wives to become strong amidst loss and uncertainty of the future.

6. "A Letter to My Mom" created by Lisa Erspamer

Shania Twain, Will.i.am, Christy Turlington, and Kristin Chenoweth, are just some of the celebrities who share their letters of gratitude, inspiration, and love to their mothers in Lisa Erspamer's "A Letter to My Mom." Just in time for Mother's Day, the book celebrates moms everywhere, with touching tributes written in heartfelt letters written by celebrities and ordinary citizens alike. Alongside the letters, contributors also share beautiful and intimate photos that capture the joy of being a mother.

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