10 BOOKS FOR MOTHER’S DAY
Still searching for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? Is your mum green-fingered? Does she love to draw and paint? Or is she great with a needle and thread? Whatever type of mum you have then keep scrolling, because we have a book to suit all tastes!
Have a browse through our selected titles to inspire your choice on Mother’s Day this year. All of our books are available to buy from good bookshops, via Bookshop.org or simply just click on the book’s title for links to find yourself a copy elsewhere online.
The one who loves her garden
Bedside Companion for Gardeners
Jane McMorland Hunter, £20.00
For every mum who loves to grow things, this book is an eclectic collection of fact and fiction, fantasy and experience, incorporating prose, poetry and practical advice for every day of the year.
The one who’s working from home
Lockdown Secrets
Eleanor Tattersfield, £12.99
Got a mum who needs a giggle during her long day? This miniature book of anonymous postcards sent during lockdown reveals the hilarious, salacious, relatable and outrageous secret confessions of people surviving the seemingly never-ending period.
The one who loves a good movie
Atlas of Imagined Places
Matt Brown, Rhys B. Davies, £25.00
If your mum loves to delve into fantasy then look no further for your perfect Mother’s Day gift. Encompassing a stunning map collection of invented geography drawn from the world’s imagination, this fascinating and beautiful book will show you that the revolution at Animal Farm happened right next to Winnie the Pooh’s home. From the Republic of Gilead to Harry Potter’s Hogwarts, this is the perfect gift for any mum who likes to be whisked away on a magical adventure.
The one who loves to paint
New Ideas in Botanical Painting
Carolyn Jenkins, Helen Birch, £19.99
This practical guide contains all the techniques and practice you need to create beautiful botanical art. A gem for any mum who loves to paint as much as she loves to garden, renowned botanical artist and professional gardener, Carolyn Jenkins combines her love of art and gardening to create stunning compositions.
The one who loves a story book
Goblin Market
Christina Rossetti, Kirsty Gunn, Georgie McAusland, £12.99
The perfect Mother’s Day gift for any poetry enthusiast, this beautifully illustrated volume of the classic Christina Rossetti poem, Goblin Market, which resonates still today, tells the story of two sisters drifting apart as Laura succumbs to the forbidden fruit sold by the goblins.
The one who brings ‘girl power’
Dark Fairytales of Fearless Women
Rosalind Kerven, £12.99
For the strong and courageous mums, this beautiful book contains a rich collection of fairy tales in which magic exists, hope wins and every woman’s heart is alive with courage!
The one who soaks up some culture
Building Utopia
Nicholas Kenyon, £40.00
For the cultural mum, this magnum opus of architecture and artistry is a sumptuous celebration of London’s internationally famous Barbican Arts Centre for the 40th anniversary of its opening in 1982. With listings of Barbican events from 1982 to the present day, and snippets of history from the many people associated with the centre, this fascinating book is an invaluable companion to one of the world’s most important cultural spaces.
The one who likes some quiet reflection
Nature Writing for Every Day of the Year
Jane McMorland Hunter, £20.00
If your mum loves to relax with a book in her hand, she should keep this wonderful celebration of nature by her bedside and it will become the perfect start to every day. With entries from Virginia Woolf on snails, Kenneth Grahame on the charms of a riverbank and David Attenborough on our responsibility to the natural environment, this is the perfect companion to help her mind escape into the world of nature.
The one who loves to colour
Millie Marotta’s Secrets of the Sea
Millie Marotta, £9.99
Treat mum to an afternoon of colouring with this stunning new book from the author of the Sunday Times bestseller, Millie Marotta’s Animal Kingdom. Sail away on a sea of fine illustration and intricate drawings.
The one who can make anything
Fragmentation and Repair
Shelley Rhodes, £22.95
For the fashion and textiles creative, this beautifully illustrated tome explores the concepts used in mixed-media and textiles from a leading artist. Including the Japanese concepts of wabi-sabi (finding beauty in imperfection) and mottainai (using every last scrap), as well as using salvaged and recycled materials and repurposing household items to stretch your mum’s creativity.
