Happy Battle of Puebla Day! Are you celebrating the Mexican victory over the French today as Cinco de Mayo? What book did you read last week set in Mexico? This week we are getting ready for Mothers’ Day by reading books about mother-child relationships – and I’ve got 2 great ones for you!
Here’s the books I’m looking forward to discussing with you this week. Grab your copies of these books by clicking the images below:
RWL Reading Challenge – Week 19: About Mother-Child Relationships
The Cactus
by Sarah Haywood
Posting on Monday, May 6th
This daring book is a celebrity book club favorite. As Susan is dealing with the loss of her mother, she’s also coming to terms with her own impending motherhood. Family drama, jilted lovers, and the empowerment of single mothers fuel a story about leaning into the chaos and unexpected moments of life.
Here’s some other great books that would work for this prompt in popular genres:
- Bestseller: Black Cake, Charmaine Wilkerson
- General Fiction: The Paris Daughter, Kristin Harmel (review here)
- Romance: The Brighter the Light, Mary Ellen Taylor (review here)
- Thriller: Mad Honey, Jodi Picoult & Jennifer Finney Boylan (review here)
- Nonfiction: I’m Glad My Mom Died, Jennette McCurdy
- Kids: Are You My Mother? P.D. Eastman
May Theme
Posting on Wednesday, May 8st
This month’s theme is all about moms! We’ll discuss some great books about moms and we’ll have our monthly reading playlist available, too!
US States Challenge – Week 19: Maine
Shelter in Place
by Nora Roberts
Posting on Thursday, May 10th
This best-selling suspense book was released in 2020 and feels like it’s a ripped-from-the-headlines story. A mass shooting at a mall creates long-lasting havoc in the lives of the victims, the officers, and the community. But what if there’s another shooter out there that escaped capture? Will he attack again?
Here’s some other great books that would work for this prompt in popular genres:
- Bestseller: Orphan Train, Christina Baker Kline
- General Fiction: The Cider House Rules, John Irving
- Romance: First Course, Jenn Bouchard
- Thriller: Carrie, Stephen King
- Nonfiction: Acadia National Park: A Centennial Celebration, Tom Blagden, Jr.
- Kids: Blueberries for Sal, Robert McCloskey
Rotating Posts – Week 19: Sponsored
Ladies’ Day
by Lisa Williams Kline
Posting on Saturday, May 11th
If you enjoyed Fangirl Down a few weeks ago but are looking for something a little more serious or mature, you’ll love this one! Instead of focusing on romance, the main theme here is family drama. There’s still some romance, but this is all about connections and the impact our decisions have not only on our own futures, but that of the next generation.
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What I’m Reading
- Current print book: Rich People Problems, Kevin Kwan
- Current audio book: The Beach at Summerly, Beatriz Williams
- Book I’m most looking forward to: Legends of the Fall, Jim Harrison
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