Browsing: Motherhood

After their mother suffers a mysterious accident, the privileged de Santoval sisters — Violetta, Carlotta, and Grace — discover secrets hidden behind their wealthy family’s glitzy, glamorous facade. A delicious read that’s perfect for fans of Jilly Cooper!

When her five-year-old son tested into one of Japan’s elite elementary schools, single mother Kumiko thought his educational path would be straightforward — but her free-spirited child had different plans. A “thoughtful gem of a book” (New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Alter).

In this poignant memoir, Deborah Burns unravels the legacy of her enigmatic, glamorous mother while looking back on her unconventional childhood in the 1950s. “Devilishly sharp… A masterful balance of psychological excavation and sumptuous description” (Kirkus Reviews).

Journalist Jo Giese never wanted to be like her mother, Babe… but as Jo reflects on the lessons Babe taught her, she relishes her old-fashioned wisdom. A heartfelt memoir about the bond between mothers and daughters, “this engaging tribute should ring a bittersweet bell” (Kirkus Reviews).

Isabel’s worst nightmare comes true when her daughter is kidnapped outside of her school. The detective in charge insists on investigating Isabel’s own family — but to find Lauren, she may have to take a look at some of her closest relationships… and reevaluate how well she knows her child.