With Mother’s Day right around the corner, it’s time to think about spoiling mum, the woman who can (and does) do it all. If you’re stuck for ideas, never fear, we’ve got you covered! With a great selection of old and new titles, gifts, and puzzles, finding the perfect gift for mum is easy! Below are some of our favourite new releases that have been tried, tested, and approved by real mums!
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Such A Fun Age by Kiley Reid
When career minded Alix hires Emira (a younger black woman) to be her nanny, she never expects their relationship to develop into such uncharted territory. After Emira is accused of kidnapping her babysitting charge during a late night outing, Alix strives to ingratiate the nanny with fumbling attempts at friendship and understanding. As their differing standings in society become more apparent - and Emira feels increasingly wary of Alix’s seeming disinterest in parenting - their paths are inextricably linked as a person from Alix’s past plunges their lives into chaos.
This biting social commentary keeps a light and breezy tone, all whilst raising timely issues of white privilege and self awareness. A must read novel for anyone wanting to expand their views on social class, motherhood, and what it means to be successful.
- Sophie, Bookseller at BOOK FACE Pacific Fair
The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern
For the lover of books about a book of lovers, it’s a beautiful and conceptual read set in an underground Library within a Labyrinth. It is about metaphorical pirates, Time and Fate, The Moon and her Lover, the power of stories and the unending cycle of beginnings and endings. It has stories within stories, and shifting perspectives within an abstract construct of time. It is simply breathtaking.
- Taysa, Manager of BOOK FACE Pacific Fair
Ruby Red Shows: My Wonderful Grandmother by Kate Knapp
Ruby Red shoes lives with her grandmother Babushka Galina Galushka, and she is wonderful. A free spirit she is humorous, caring and cuddly. They enjoy fabulous afternoon teas together in the garden. This is just one of the many ways that they share delicious food, although Ruby once ate spaghetti for a whole week! Ruby even enjoys the monthly book club which grandmother hosts. This delightful book shares a life that is full of interesting and loving moments between the generations celebrating a special bond. With gorgeous illustrations and end-papers this is a beautiful book to share. This is latest edition to the Ruby Red Shoes collection. The mix of both spare illustrations with quite busy and intricate pages offer all readers a glimpse into their home and relationship.
- Claire, Bookseller at BOOK FACE Erina Fair
The Authenticity Project by Clare Pooley
This is an absolutely charming and delightful story packed with so many loveable, quirky characters. It starts with Julian confessing his truth in a green notebook titled “the Authenticity Project”. He leaves it in a local café and invites whoever finds it to add their story. As the notebook is passed from one Character to another and authentic thoughts are shared, their lives begin to intertwine.
- Zoe, Bookseller at BOOK FACE Erina Fair
