Mother's Day Gift Guide
PICTURE BOOKS
How to Spot a Mum by Donna Amey, illustrated by Aura Lewis
This warm and witty celebration of mums is the perfect gift to share on Mother's Day.
Young readers and parents alike can learn all about mums, from what they are (super-humans!), to some of the special skills they have, including detecting fibs, solving mysteries and conflict resolution.
You'll discover that all mums are unique, and you'll meet many different types of mum—from the Outdoorsy Mum who loves fresh air and the Chatty Mum who's always got a story, to the Rebel Mum who never reads the instructions. You may spot yourself, or your own mum, on the pages, too!
More Picture Books:
Happy Mother’s Day by Nicolette Hegyes
How Not to Annoy Mum by David Hughes and Holly Ife, illustrated by Heath McKenzie
Grandmas are Lovely by Meredith Costain, illustrated by Nicolette Hegyes
Wild about Mums by Philip Bunting
Who’s Your Real Mum by Bernadette Green
GIFT BOOKS
Days Like These by Pip Lincolne
An exquisitely illustrated uplifting self-care guide for mothers by the bestselling author of When Life is Not Peachy.
Mums are the greatest yet least appreciated humans and it's time they had their own huggable book all about mum care! Whether your child is 2 or 20, it can be easy to get lost in day-to-day survival mode and forget the long game—the magic you have already made and that they really will be OK in the end. Days Like These is an uplifting guide to supporting yourself and other mums you know. Let bestselling author Pip Lincolne remind you that it's fine to go slow as she helps you shift expectations (so many expectations!), drop the guilt, choose fresh ways to measure success, find yourself again and remember the things that delight you in the everyday. Because you are not alone and sometimes we all need a reminder that we're doing our best on this life-changing journey called motherhood.
More Gift Books:
Dear Mum ed. by Samuel Johnson
Don’ts for Mothers: 1878 by Anon
The Little Book of Mum by Oh!
Where the Wild Mums Are by Katie Blackburn and Sholto Walker
FICTION
Love Objects by Emily Maguire
Nic is a forty-five-year-old trivia buff, amateur nail artist and fairy godmother to the neighbourhood's stray cats.
She's also the owner of a decade's worth of daily newspapers, enough clothes and shoes to fill Big W three times over and a pen collection which, if laid end-to-end, would probably circle her house twice.
The person she's closest to in the world is her beloved niece Lena, who she meets for lunch every Sunday. One day Nic fails to show up. When Lena travels to her aunt's house to see if Nic's all right, she gets the shock of her life, and sets in train a series of events that will prove cataclysmic for them both.
By the acclaimed author of An Isolated Incident, Love Objects is a clear-eyed, heart-wrenching and deeply compassionate novel about love and family, betrayal and forgiveness, and the things we do to fill our empty spaces.
More New Fiction:
Common Ground by Naomi Ishiguru
The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah
The Imitator by Rebecca Starford
Luster by Raven Leilani
The Performance by Claire Thomas
STELLA PRIZE 2021
The Bass Rock by Evie Wild – Winner!
Surging out of the sea, the Bass Rock has for centuries watched over the lives that pass under its shadow.
And across the centuries the fates of three women are linked: to this place, to each other. In the early 1700s, Sarah, accused of being a witch, flees for her life. In the aftermath of the Second World War, Ruth navigates a new house, a new husband and the strange waters of the local community. Six decades later, the house stands empty. Viv, mourning the death of her father, catalogues Ruth’s belongings and discovers her place in the past—and perhaps a way forward. Each woman’s choices are circumscribed, in ways big and small, by the men in their lives. But in sisterhood there is the hope of survival and new life. Intricately crafted and compulsively readable, The Bass Rock burns bright with anger and love.
The Stella Shortlist:
The Animals in that Country by Laura Jean Mckay
Fathoms by Rebecca Giggs
Revenge: Murder in Three Parts by S. L. Lim
Stone Sky Gold Mountain by Mirandi Riwoe
Witness by Louise Milligan
BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR
Turns out I’m Fine by Judith Lucy
Judith Lucy was just Great!
Sure, the last remaining member of her immediate family had died, she was menopausal, she suspected her career was in the shitter and it seemed like the world was going to hell in a handbasket – but she was about to move in with the love of her life! Everything would work out because SHE HAD A MAN.
Then, in the space of twenty-four hours, her relationship came apart and so did she. A broken heart became the catalyst for a complete existential melt down. She was nearly fifty, suddenly alone and unsure about every aspect of her life.
How had this happened? Should she blame one of her four parents? What part had the comedy world played and was her disastrous history with men about more than just bad taste?
In her most candid and insightful book yet, Judith figures out what went wrong and then turns her attention to finding out what her life might look like if it went right. She tries everything from dating a tree to getting a portrait of her vulva done to swimming with a whale shark. Thanks to a series of revelations and a slight drowning experience, Judith slowly starts to realise that her life is still full of possibilities and despite death, heartache and a dry vagina it turns out … she’s fine.
More Biography and Memoir:
Aftershocks by Nadia Owusu
The Beauty of Living Twice by Sharon Stone
Lapsed by Monica Dux
The Shape of Sound by Fiona Murphy
The Windsor Diaries by Alathea Fitzalan Howard
NON-FICTION
Sex, Lies and Question Time by Kate Ellis
In 2017, a survey showed zero per cent of young Australian women would consider entering politics. Zero.
In a time when we critically need women in our parliament, and in a country that was an early leader in women's political participation, there is a perception that women and politics don’t mix. Shocking incidents have exposed the sexism that women in politics face from opposition, the media, the public, even their own colleagues. And those headlines only tell half the story.
In Sex, Lies and Question Time, Kate Ellis tells the sometimes enraging, often funny and incredibly honest full story of women in Australian politics today. As well as sharing the experiences of her own fifteen years in parliament, Kate has spoken to politicians from across Australia’s political spectrum, including former Prime Minister Julia Gillard, Julia Bishop, Penny Wong, Linda Burney, Sarah Hanson Young and Pauline Hanson. Kate explores issues like sexism, bullying, motherhood, appearances, social media, racism, the sisterhood and, of course, sex.
Most of all this book is a powerful call for Australian women to inspire to political leadership, to shape a fairer Australia – where ‘women’s issues’ are everyone’s issues. Why would a woman want to go into politics?
From where most women stand, Parliament looks like a toxic boys’ club. Here, Kate Ellis bursts the Canberra bubble to reveal what life is like for our female MPs, and why it’s the best and worst job in the world.
More Non-fiction:
The Believer by Sarah Krasnostein
The Hard Crowd: Essays 2000-2020 by Rachel Kushner
The Light of Days by Judy Batalion
With the Falling of the Dusk by Stan Grant
World Travel: An Irreverent Guide by Anthony Bourdain
HOME & GARDEN
Super Natural Simple by Heidi Swanson
Super Natural Simple celebrates the magic (and very real benefits!) of cooking with nutrient-dense plants, fruits, vegetables, whole grains and other natural foods.
In this artfully photographed collection, James Beard Award–winning author and beloved food writer Heidi Swanson presents more than 120 recipes with short ingredients lists, make-ahead techniques and clever methods. This is a cookbook that teaches us that staying connected to what we eat is one of the most effective ways to support our health and wellbeing.
Super Natural Simple features recipes for make-ahead mornings, weeknight noodles, one-bowl baking, the best salads, nourishing soups and stews, easy-drinking refreshers, single skillets, sheet-pan meals and easy grills, while a power pantry provides the staples you'll want to have on hand.
With beautiful photos of Heidi’s sunny southern California lifestyle, Super Natural Simple makes eating well second nature. More than 120 whole-food, vegetarian recipes for quick weeknight meals full of flavour, spice, colour and nutrition.
More Home & Garden:
Floriography: The Meaning of Flowers by Lawrence King Publishing
From Our Kitchen To Yours by Victoria Country Women’s Association
Live Beautiful by Athena Calderone
A Room of Her Own: Inside the Homes and Lives of Creative Women by Robyn Lea
Stonefields by The Seasons by Paul Bangay
ART & STYLE
Coco Chanel by Megan Hess
A special enlarged edition of the international bestseller Coco Chanel: The Illustrated World of a Fashion Icon.
This glorious tome is re-released to celebrate 50 years since Coco's death, 100 years of Chanel No.5 and five years since the original release of this beautiful illustrated biography from globally renowned illustrator Megan Hess.
Discover the story of Coco's amazing early life, the iconic fashion empire that she built, and the legacy that the left behind, brought to life with Megan's stylish and whimsical illustrations.
More Art and Style:
Glamour: 30 Years of Women Who Have Reshaped the World by Glamour Magazine
Glossy: The Inside Story of Vogue by Nina-Sophia Miralles
Hilma af Klint: The Paintings for the Temple by Hilma af Klint
Prada Catwalk by Susannah Frankel
The Scandinavian Skincare Bible by Johanna Gillbro
GIFTS
Liberty Print Sleep Mask by Anna of Australia
Beautifully made in Australia, using LIBERTY OF LONDON fabric.
These Sleep Masks are made with Tana Lawn front and back for a smooth silky cotton feel against your eyes.
The PERFECT gift for Mum!
More Gifts:
12oz Coffee Cup — Radiant Rose by Sol Cup
Grey Knit Reading Socks by Artico
Rise and Shine by Georgia Perry
Rechargeable Booklight – White by The Cambridge ModelRechargeable Booklight – White
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