Mother’s Day is celebrated on the 8th of May every year to celebrate the immense sacrifice and love of every mother. That’s why whenever in doubt or can’t find that perfect gift for your mother, look for books. Mother’s Day becomes one step special by gifting her books, even though she does not have much time to devote to it.
Here are some of the bestsellers, which have plenty of thought-provoking stories and plots. Whatson has curated some of the best-sellers to read this week on the day of Mother’s Day to celebrate motherhood.
Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel****
This novel takes the readers from 1912 Vancouver Island to a dark colony on the moon three hundred years later, unfurling a story of humanity across centuries and space. The novel is a virtuoso performance that is as human and tender as it is intellectually playful. ‘Sea of Tranquility is a novel of time travel and metaphysics that precisely captures the reality of our current moment.
The School for Good Mothers by Jessamin Chan***
In this taut and explosive debut novel, one lapse in judgment lands a young mother in a government reform program. Where custody of her child hangs in the balance. Any mom who has ever felt mom-shamed or judged will definitely feel seen when they read this thriller.
The Club by Ellery Llyod****
This novel is about a smart and sinister murder mystery set in the secretive world of exclusive celebrity clubs. ‘The Club’ is a frothy novel about a series of murders during a weekend at a posh club that caters to A-celebrities. Written by the real-life editorial director of the equally posh Soho House.
The Goodbye Diaries by Marisa Bardach Ramel and Sally Bardach***
In this deeply moving memoir, tight-knit mother-daughter duo Marisa Bardach Ramel and the late Sally Bardach share their experience. It is an experience of their coping with Sally’s terminal cancer diagnosis in the last month of her life. Though it’s a memoir about grief and loss. It’s also as much a tribute to the unbreakable bonds between mothers and daughters.
The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See****
This novel is about two friends working in their Korean village’s all-female diving collective. Their bond is tested as they come of age against a backdrop of war, social change, and technological advancements. This beautiful, thoughtful novel illuminates a unique and unforgettable culture. One where the women are in charge, engaging in dangerous physical work, and men take care of the children. “The Island of Sea Women” introduces readers to the fierce female divers of Jeju Island and the dramatic history that shaped their lives.
