Ten Great Books to Give Your Mom for Mother's Day

Mother's Day is upon us once again. Picking the perfect Mother's Day gift can be a struggle. You want to find something that suits your mother, but you might not want to give her something that will clutter her home, or cause her more work! If your mother likes to read, consider giving her a lovely book this Mother's Day. Here are ten book suggestions that are ideal for Mother's Day gifts, in no particular order.

1. Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood
by Rebecca Wells
This is a great book for mothers who are daughters, daughters who are mothers, or any woman who just loves a good read! This book spans time, portraying the rocky relationship of a less-than-perfect mother (and who isn't?), Vivi Abbot Walker and her commitment-phobic 39 year old daughter, SiddaLee. Flashbacks to Vivi's youth - glimpsed by SiddaLee through stories of Vivi's lifelong friends - help Sidda begin to understand her mother.

2. Your Best Life Now for Moms
by Joel Osteen
This book will inspire moms to enjoy motherhood while they are in the thick of it. Perfect for a mother whose days are filled with running to and from school, sports, and errands while trying to maintain some sort of semblance!

3. Mother's Keepsake Journal
by Mary Engelbreit
If your mother loves the whimsical art of Mary Engelbreit, this journal will make her day. And the best part of this journal is that once your mother fills it out, she can give it in turn to you.

4. The Fun Book for Moms: 102 Ways to Celebrate Family
by Melina Gerosa Bellows
Has your mother always been known as the "fun mom"? She'll love this bright book with fun ideas for moms and kids.

5. Chicken Soup for Every Mom's Soul: 101 New Stories of Love and Inspiration for Moms of All Ages
by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen and Heather McNamara
It just wouldn't be right to have a list of Mother's Day worthy books if it didn't include a Chicken Soup book. Enough said!

6. The Red Tent
by Anita Diamant
The story of Dinah - daughter of Jacob and Leah - brought vividly to life. An interesting, thought-provoking companion to your mother's Bible studies!

7. Three-Martini Family Vacation: A Field Guide to Intrepid Parenting
by Christie Mellor
Campy and clever and full of tongue-in-cheek chortles, this book has been called the wisest, funniest parenting book ever.

8. Paula Deen: A Memoir: It Ain't All About the Cookin'
by Paula Deen
If your mother is a fan of the Food Network's sweet, sassy Southern bell, she will enjoy this book conveying Deen's personal story. Full of ups and downs and peppered with Deen's home style recipes, this book is one your mom will savor.

9. I Was a Really Good Mom Before I Had Kids: Reinventing Modern Motherhood
by Trisha Ashworth
This lighthearted book is essential for mothers who feel like they just don't have it all together. In other words, every mom!

10. Marley and Me: Life and Love with the World's Worst Dog
by John Grogan
If your mother counts four-legged furry babies as part of her brood, she will get a giggle and shed a tear over this heartwarming story about a mischevious pooch and his family.