Random House: Books for Mom (and You!)
Books for Mom (and You!)
From vivid historical works to heartwarming fiction, these books make thoughtful gifts for Mom or for you (treat yourself!). For an extra special touch, why not read them together? For more ideas, don’t miss our gift guide.
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From the bestselling author of Before We Were Yours comes a new historical novel: the dramatic story of three young women searching for family amid the destruction of the post–Civil War South, and of a modern-day teacher who learns of their story and its vital connection to her students’ lives. READ MORE »Order The Book of Lost Friends
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In Danielle Steel’s epic new novel, the lives of four generations of women in one family span fortune and loss, motherhood, tragedy and victories. From the glamorous San Francisco social scene of the 1920s, through war and the social changes of the ’60s, to the rise of Silicon Valley today, this extraordinary novel takes us on a family odyssey that is both heartbreaking and inspiring, as each generation faces the challenges of their day. READ MORE »Order The Wedding Dress Penguin Random House ▸
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“Packed with incredible insight about what it means to be a woman today.”—Reese Witherspoon (Reese’s Book Club x Hello Sunshine Book Pick)In her most revealing and powerful memoir yet, the activist, speaker, bestselling author, and “patron saint of female empowerment” (People) explores the joy and peace we discover when we stop striving to meet others’ expectations and start trusting the voice deep within us. READ MORE »Order Untamed Penguin Random House ▸
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe author of The Devil in the White City and Dead Wake delivers an intimate chronicle of Winston Churchill and London during the Blitz—an inspiring portrait of courage and leadership in a time of unprecedented crisisOn Winston Churchill’s first day as prime minister, Adolf Hitler invaded Holland and Belgium. READ MORE »Order The Splendid and the Vile Penguin Random House ▸ 
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Ali Wong’s heartfelt and hilarious letters to her daughters (the two she put to work while they were still in utero) cover everything they need to know in life, like the unpleasant details of dating, how to be a working mom in a male-dominated profession, and how she trapped their dad. READ MORE »Order Dear Girls Penguin Random House ▸ EXCERPT OF THE DAY
A how-to guide for crafting beautiful and delicious cheese boards for entertaining and self-care, from the creator of the Cheese by Numbers method and the Instagram phenomenon That Cheese Plate. READ MORE »Order That Cheese Plate Will Change Your Life Penguin Random House ▸ “
Introduction
“That cheese plate will change your life.”Okay, okay, I can feel you rolling your eyes at me, thinking, “Well, that feels like a bit of an overstatement.” And maybe it is. Or, maybe, there’s some truth in this idea. Because here’s what I believe: Cheese plates are self-care.These days, in our Instagram-laden world, self-care usually means applying a face mask, cutting out carbs, sipping green juice, or spending Friday night in a bathtub full of flower petals. It’s usually tied to a feeling of restriction or a temporary fix. But let’s be real: A sheet mask and green juice can only do so much. True self-care is something different, something deeper: We care for ourselves when we allow ourselves the time, energy, and space to practice or learn about—or indulge in—the things that we love most. These are the things that bring us joy and make us feel connected to our most authentic selves and to others. For me, that thing has always been cheese. CONTINUE
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