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11 great books to gift (and borrow back) this Mother's Day
Female protagonists ahoy
If the budget to buy your mum a holiday this Mother's Day hasn't been forthcoming, help her to escape with a book instead. These 11 suggestions from Pan Macmillan are great whatever her interests (or make a good new read to add to your list, too).
Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman
Any mum who wants to see good in the world should meet Eleanor, a quirky loner who slowly learns she's capable of friendship (and possibly love!) after saving an elderly man's life.
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I See You by Clare Mackintosh
Not all mums want to receive a cook book or romance novel. For those, try I See You – a psychological thriller about someone creating personal ads for women… who later turn up dead.
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The Keeper of Lost Things by Ruth Hogan
A charming and quietly moving story exploring the objects that hold meaning to our lives, and the surprising connections that bind us. This book is great for the mums who have kept everything.
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The Note by Zoë Folbigg
Based on a true story, this explores Maya and her ‘rush hour crush’. She wants to talk to him, but he always has his head in a book, and so she gives him a note asking him out. A book full of love, hope and positive thinking.
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The Jane Austen Collection
Whether in the electrically charged chemistry of Elizabeth Bennett and Mr Darcy, or the simmering romance of Emma Woodhouse and Mr Knightley, no one writes love and relationships like the incomparable Jane Austen and this gorgeous boxset includes six of her classic stories.
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East by West by Jasmine Hemsley
Wellness and nutrition expert Jasmine Hemsley champions the ancient Ayurvedic philosophy of eating to nourish, sustain and repair for ultimate mind-body balance. Packed with 140 delicious and simple recipes from around the world, East by West would make a great gift for a health-conscious foodie friend.
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Only Child by Rhiannon Navin
If you’re looking for a book to stop and make mum think; this is a timely story about a school shooting from the eyes of six-year-old Zach. A story that is about forgiveness and reconciliation, this is a moving book that will stick around long after the final page has been turned.
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The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah
Set in beautiful wild Alaska, this is a story of a strong and enduring love between mother and daughter when harsh winters and harsh emotional circumstances cause them to protect each other. Heart rending and beautifully written from the author of The Nightingale.
BUY NOW £12.58, Amazon
The Wisdom of Sundays by Oprah Winfrey
Filled with meaningful conversations from Oprah’s show, Super Soul Sunday, this includes words of wisdom from Oprah, Tony Robbins, Malala and many more inspirational figures. Great for someone who looks at the positive sides of life.
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This Is Going to Hurt by Adam Kay
This book is a diary of Adam Kay’s time as a junior doctor in the NHS. Funny, heartbreaking and horrifying by turns, these diaries are everything you wanted to know (and some things you didn’t!) about life on and off the hospital ward. A great read for the passionate and the politically engaged.
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The Woman in the Window by A. J. Finn
If your mum is someone who enjoys the thriller genre, give her The Woman in the Window. This tells the story of Anna Fox, who likes to watch the comings and goings of her street. When a new family moves in across the street, Anna is hooked on watching them - until she witnesses a shocking event.
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