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Best Books to Gift Mom (Mother's Day 2026)
A great book is the lowest-risk Mother's Day gift: easy to ship, easy to love. These are titles moms actually finish — selected from the Wirecutter, Strategist, and Reddit favorites.
14 hand-picked products · backed by Wirecutter, NY Mag, Reddit, and real reviews
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
A novel about an interesting character that helps readers see the world in a new way, featuring a 70-year-old woman finding purpose while caring for a clever octopus
Dad Joke Every Day Interactive QR Mug
Includes a QR code linking to a daily supply of dad jokes to enjoy with morning coffee
New York Times Premium Custom Birthday Book
One-of-a-kind book celebrating a special birthday with New York Times front pages from that date, library-bound and personalized on cover
Murder Mystery Jigsaw Puzzle
A 500-piece jigsaw where the image is hidden until completion, revealing clues needed to solve the mystery
Storybook DIY Kit
A creative and sentimental gift that lets you craft a personalized illustrated storybook for families and new parents
Abundance by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson
A #1 New York Times Bestseller examining America's infrastructure challenges and reasons behind lack of progress on ambitious projects including affordable housing and climate change
Atomic Habits (Updated Edition) by James Clear
Bestselling self-help on building positive habits and breaking bad ones
When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows . . .: Common Knowledge and the Mysteries of Money, Power, and Everyday Life by Steven Pinker
An insightful exploration of shared knowledge and how it shapes communication, cooperation, and social behavior, offering profound insights about what makes us human
The Fine Art of Lying by Alexandra Andrews
A riveting novel about a young wife and mother navigating wealth and lies in the world of New York art with shocking twists
A Pair of Aces by Marie Benedict & Victoria Christopher Murray
A historical fiction novel about Manhattan's first Black female prosecutor and her unlikely alliance to bring down mob boss Lucky Luciano
Gone Before Goodbye by Reese Witherspoon & Harlan Coben
An instant #1 New York Times bestseller collaborative thriller about an Army combat surgeon turned fugitive after a patient disappears
The Witch of Portobello by Paulo Coelho
Among Brazilian best-selling Paulo Coelho titles
History By Mail Subscription
Ongoing gift that delivers monthly historical content and learning experiences
Enough: Your Health, Your Weight, and What It's Like to Be Free by Oprah Winfrey & Dr. Ania M. Jastreboff
Oprah's 122nd Book Club pick examining the biology of obesity and groundbreaking research for health and wellness
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