Our Favourite Books for Mum
We’ve gathered some of the best books for Mums!
Ranging from funny rom-coms to inspirational escapes, empowering novels to picture books to read together with the kids – We have something for every type of Mum.
The History-Buff Mum
The Dressmakers of Auschwitz : The true story of the women who sewed to survive – Lucy Adlington
The powerful chronicle of the women who used their sewing skills to survive the Holocaust, stitching beautiful clothes at an extraordinary fashion workshop created within one of the most notorious WWII death camps. At the height of the Holocaust twenty-five young inmates of the infamous Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp – were selected to design, cut, and sew beautiful fashions for elite Nazi women in a dedicated salon. Their bonds of family and friendship not only helped them endure persecution, but also to play their part in camp resistance.
The Fantasy Mum
A Court of Silver Flames – Sarah J. Maas
Nesta Archeron has always been prickly, proud, swift to anger and slow to forgive. And since being made High Fae against her will, she’s struggled to forget the horrors she endured and find a place for herself within the strange and deadly Night Court. The person who ignites her temper more than any other is Cassian, the battle-scarred, winged warrior who is there at Nesta’s every turn. But her temper isn’t the only thing Cassian ignites. And when they are forced to train in battle together, sparks become flame. As the threat of war casts its shadow over them once again, Nesta and Cassian must fight monsters from within and without if they are to stand a chance of halting the enemies of their court.
The Crafty Mum
Dried Flower Embroidery : An introduction to the art of flowers on tulle – Olga Prinku
Discover how to create beautiful displays of your favourite everlasting blooms, grasses and foliage. Starting with the basics, Olga takes you step-by-step through how to master this craft – from techniques for drying flowers to making your own frames and embroidering onto tulle, using nature as your thread and drawing inspiration from the natural world. Olga inspires you to bring a touch of nature indoors, as she offers a fresh and modern approach to the craft of embroidery. Presented through exquisite photography, Dried Flower Embroidery shows you how to create botanical artworks to display in your own home.
The Rom-Com-Loving Mum
The Wrong Mr Darcy – Evelyn Lozada
When Hara Isari meets basketball rookie Derek Darcy, she finds him handsome, but obnoxiously proud and with a major chip on his shoulder. He is completely indifferent to her dedication to her career as a sports writer. When a twist of fate brings them both together, Hara suddenly finds herself off her game and trying to keep up. In this sparkling Pride and Prejudice inspired romantic comedy, Lozada shows us the error of judging by first impressions and the beauty of family, friendship and love. This book will charm you through the last page.
The Foodie Mum
The Comfort Bake : Food that warms the heart – Sally Wise
Life can be stressful and tough and sometimes just a bit … meh. Baking is the perfect antidote to busy times, providing a double dose of solace: the contemplative act of baking itself, and the great big buttery prize at the end, which tastes even better when shared or given away entirely. You don’t need fancy equipment or specialist skills. In this foolproof recipe collection, icon of good old-fashioned country cooking Sally Wise serves up recipes that are big on comfort and low on fuss. The Comfort Bake is all the invitation you need to nourish yourself and your loved ones with food that warms the heart.
The Green-Thumbed Mum
From Seed to Bloom : A year of growing and designing with seasonal flowers – Milli Proust
Starting by tackling the principles of floristry from seed to bloom, Milli takes you through the seasons and explores the top plants to grow and how to style them. Each chapter spotlights the growing highlights of the season with top tips on how to sow, grow and harvest. Milli also shares her own stories from the field to help inspire and encourage you to grow your own, with advice on soil health, composting, sustainable growing and how to plan your planting.
The Edge-Of-Her-Seat Mum
The Mother’s Fault – Nicole Trope
I love my eight-year-old son Riley more than anything. Yet the truth is, I fear for him. It’s hard being a single mother. It’s even harder when you can’t let anyone come close. When you avoid parents at the school gate, scared you’ll give too much away. Riley thinks his father died in a car crash. He has no idea what really happened eight years ago – why I ended up sobbing in the dark on the kitchen floor. Every mother is protective of her child. But not every mother is constantly glancing over her shoulder. Everyone has secrets. But not everyone is terrified of their lies being exposed, their lives unravelling when it all comes out. So when Riley disappears from our garden on a cold winter’s afternoon, I know that he hasn’t just run away. I’d do anything to save my son – but if I tell the truth, I might lose him for ever.
The Book-to-Film Mum
Where the Crawdads Sing – Delia Owens
Set to hit the theaters in July 2022, Where the Crawdads Sing follows the story of the ‘Marsh Girl’. Abandoned at age ten, Kya has survived on her own in the marsh that she calls home. A born naturalist with just one day of school, she takes life lessons from the land, learning from the false signals of fireflies the way of this world. But while she could have lived in the solitude forever, the time comes when she yearns to be loved. Drawn to two young men from town, who are intrigued by her wild beauty, Kya opens herself to a new and starling world until the unthinkable happens.
Read Together With Mum
For the Mum who prefers to ‘read with her ears’
