As a mom, who has a mom, and has friends and relatives who are moms, I think one of the very best gifts you can give a woman is quiet time with a good book. And her favorite beverage.
Partners and children, please take note:
1. Quiet time.
2. Good books
3. Beverage.
If you do all the above (and take her out for a meal she doesn’t have to cook or clean) then you will win.
Without further ado, here are my top book giving recommendations for a woman in your life.
*I purposely picked books that were low on “spice,” for lack of a better term, to better serve a wide swatch of grandmas, teachers, aunts, etc. But hey - if your grandma loves some spice in her books, go find that woman her type of book!
All of these books feature multi-generations of related women, with all the joy and complexity of those relationships. I hope you find something you - or someone you love - will enjoy during your (their) quiet time with your (their) favorite beverage.
The Mystery in Moonshine - Lindsay Emory
Midnight at the Blackbird Cafe - Heather Webber
Dial A for Aunties - Jesse Q. Sutanto
A Little Ray of Sunshine - Kristan Higgins
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