Did your mother pass down her love of reading on to you? Do you remember her giving you a copy of Little House On The Prairie or your first Judy Blume book? Maybe she doesn’t read at all and you want to share your passion of books with her. Either way, here’s a list of some of the best books from multiple genres that will make your mama smile on her special day!
The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Recipes from an Accidental Country Girl by Ree Drummond. This is a great cookbook and the author has an interesting story behind it. Basically, a city girl meets a cowboy and switches gears to become a married pioneer
woman. Her recipes are wholesome and easy.
The Lifeboat by Charlotte Rogan. This book is getting rave reviews and I am hoping to receive this for mother’s day! In 1914, a newlywed on a luxury cruise liner is secured a spot on a rescue boat by her husband after a terrible explosion. The story is about survival and trust as it is evident that in order for some to live, some must also die. Lots of mystery and an apparent page turner.
The Dovekeepers by Alice Hoffman. I just loved this book. A mystical, magical story about four courageous, loving, flawed women during the Roman Siege over Masada. This educational though fictionalized account is a must for historical fiction lovers.
The Art Of Hearing Heartbeats by Jan-Phillip Sendker.
A fairy tale and love story that takes place in Burmese countryside. This book explores the susceptibility of our senses, the meaning of beauty and the strength of unconditional love. Great pick for romance readers.
Between A Rock And A Hot Place Why Fifty Is Not The New Thirty by Tracey Jackson. This is a quirky mix of memoir, comic relief and comparisons of the author to her mother and grandmother. She is out to prove that the saying “Fifty is the new Thirty” is wrong and exactly why she believe that.
Review:Drive Me Crazy by Carly Robyn blew me away with its humor, heart, and heat. I’m newer to rom-com (Romantic Comedy) and after reading quite a few of them, I totally think that this one shines above.Full disclosure, I know the author quite well. She’s my daughter; but it’s the honest truth when I say I loved the heck out of this book. I was literally laughing out loud at some points and fell hard in love with Blake, the broody Brit, and Ella, the relatable journalist who could be my BFF.The pacing of the story was spot on as I fell into the fast-paced life of an F1 driver, and the toll racing takes on both their minds and bodies. I appreciated the slow burn to the ultimately spicy and steamy romance. It made the wait and tension totally worth the wait! For me, smart conversation and good banter can make or break a book. This one had so much wit and humor that I’d be happy with that alone.The settings in this book take the reader all around Europe which makes for great escapes. Ella, who hails from Chicago before moving to New York, offers many local references which I loved.On top of the heart, humor and heat, there are also some serious issues woven through the book such a loss of a parent, mental illness, and sexual abuse. These issues are presented with sensitivity and care.Bottom line, if you’re looking for a book to make you laugh with a good dollop of spice, pick this one up. Readers are all saying they can’t wait for the second in the series.@carlyrobynauthor 📘Have you ever watched an Formula One race? OR Favorite trope in rom-coms? ... See MoreSee Less