Bookophilia's Mother's Day Gift List

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Great Gift Ideas for Mom

Gifts for Book-Lovers

Reading Journal

My Bibliofile

Favour Boxes Wine Journals

Oscar Wilde Journal Confections of Affection

Typographica Journal

Four Season Pocket Pads

Eco-chic tote bags for yummy mums

Mommy Money: We O.U. Checks From The Family

Quotable Journals

Botanical Notepads & Journals

Delightful notecards & Journals


Top Fiction Picks Fiction Picks for Mom

Bestselling Fiction

• FIFTY SHADES TRILOGY By E.L. James Erotic and amusing, reading for pleasure has a whole new meaning with this bestselling trilogy.

• PLEASE LOOK AFTER MOM By Kyung-Sook Shin A 2012 Man Asian Literary Prize winner, this is a deeply moving story.

• THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS By Vanessa Diffenbaugh A vivid portrait of an unforgettable woman whose gift for flowers helps her change the lives of others.

• THE BOY IN THE SUITCASE By Lene Kaaberbøl A Scandinavian mystery/thriller Mom will surely love.

• THE WEIRD SISTERS By Eleanor Brown A major new talent tackles the complicated terrain of sisters, the power of books, and the places we decide to call home.

• I’VE GOT YOUR NUMBER By Sophie Kinsella A frivolous read for Mom’s relaxation time!

NEW CARIBBEAN FICTION New releases from Melanie Schwapp, Gillian Royes & Kerry Young, which are all featured on Bookophilia’s Top 10 Bestseller List


For Moms who love memoirs & biographies BATTLE HYMN OF THE TIGER MOTHER

Our Hot Non-Fiction Books

By Amy Chua

An awe-inspiring, often hilarious, and unerringly honest story of one mother's exercise in extreme parenting, revealing the rewards-and the costs-of raising her children the Chinese way. COCO CHANEL The Legend and The Life By Justine Picardie

Beautifully designed, this work reflects the elegance of its subject, and includes 60 color illustrations throughout of the life and work of Coco Chanel.

From Pulitzer Prize-winner Katherine Boo, this is a landmark work of narrative nonfiction that tells the dramatic and sometimes heartbreaking story of families striving toward a better life in one of the twenty-first century’s great, unequal cities. In this brilliantly written, fast-paced book, based on three years of uncompromising reporting, a bewildering age of global change and inequality is made human.

THE DRESSMAKER OF KHAIR KHANA Five Sisters, One Remarkable Family, and The Woman Who Risked Everything To Keep Them Safe By Gayle Tzemach Lemmon

A remarkable story told by a former ABC News reporter about a fearless young female entrepreneur who brought hope to dozens of women in wartorn Afghanistan. COCKTAIL HOUR UNDER THE TREE OF FORGETFULNESS By Alexandra Fuller

A memoir of Alexandra Fuller’s return to to Africa and to her unforgettable family.

History offers few stories richer in drama than that of Catherine the Great. In this book, this eternally fascinating woman is returned to life. The Pulitzer Prize–winning author, Robert K. Massie returns with another masterpiece of narrative biography, the extraordinary story of an obscure young German princess who traveled to Russia at fourteen and rose to become one of the most remarkable, powerful and captivating women in history.


Best Book for Foodies Top Caribbean Non-Fiction

Following on the continuing success of the weekly Gleaner newspaper column by the same name, Roving Reporter Robert Lalah continues his journey around Jamaica revelling in the sights, sounds, scenery and people of this beautiful Caribbean island.

Author: Rosemary Parkinson Chef: Norma Shirley Photos: Cookie Kinkead Design: Marie France Aqui

Our Top Picks for New Moms

POCKET COMPANIONS Quick and useful tips all in one compact book to make you laugh and prepared for motherhood and life post-baby!

LITTLE BIG BOOK FOR MOMS Fairy tales, songs, stories and more to share with your baby.

A keepsake journal for moms to record every precious lost tooth!


Find the best Inspirational & Spiritual Books at Bookophilia!

THE BEST BUDDHIST WRITING 2011

Our Hot Picks for Your Mom

By Melvin McCleod

Features writings by His Holiness The Dalai Llama and Thich Nhat Hanh.

LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS: Inspiration for A Ridiculously God Life By Nick Vujicic

Motivational speaker, Nick Vujicic, overcame his disability to live not just independently, but a rich, fulfilling life, becoming a model for anyone seeking true happiness.

INCARNATION: The History and Mysticism of The Tulku Tradition of Tibet By Tulku Thondup Everything you need to know about the tulkus, compassionate beings who take birth again and again in order to share the teachings of the Buddha.

#1 Requested Inspirational Book by Women for 2012

ONE WORD CHANGES EVERYTHING! For more than twenty centuries, words within a sacred text have mystified, confused, and been misunderstood by almost all who read them. Once you uncover the mystery—a new world will appear before your eyes. In The Magic, Rhonda Byrne reveals this lifechanging knowledge to the world. Then, on an incredible 28-day journey, she teaches you how to apply this knowledge in your everyday life.

CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL: FAMILY MATTERS & STAY-AT-HOME MOMS By Thomas L. Friedman Two great titles from a classic bestseller about the ties of family and the strength of moms.

LIVING THE MINDFUL LIFE By Sogyal Rinpoche A workshop-in-a book guide for practical wisdom, one of the many esoteric secrets.

SPIRIT RISING: TAPPING INTO THE HOLY SPIRIT By Jim Cymbala

With stunning stories of how God is working in the lives of people and churches today and biblical teaching about the Holy Spirit, Jim Cymbala invites you to experience God in a fresh and vital way.

Why wait and hope for your dream to discover you? Step out and meet it today! Jamaican author, Alvin Day, shows you how. Achieving the good life is simpler than many people think. Like the caterpillar, born with all the genetic material needed to be a butterfly, you too were born to fly--to soar and excel--regardless of present circumstances.


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