Treats for Marvellous Mums!
Have you thought about giving books for Mothers' Day? They are a great lasting gift which can transport your mum to other worlds, from the comfort of home. Here are a few suggestions, and there are lots more in store. Our team would love to help you select something special that's just right for your mum.
First up is a daring, feminist historical novel The Maiden, by Kate Foster. Inspired by real-life events, Foster’s electrifying seventeenth-century whodunit revolves around a respectable noblewoman accused of the shocking murder of her lover, giving a voice to women otherwise silenced by history.
The Bookbinder of Jericho, is a story about knowledge - who makes it, who can access it, and what is lost when it is withheld. In this beautiful companion to the international bestseller The Dictionary of Lost Words, Pip Williams explores another little-known slice of history seen through women's eyes. Intelligent, thoughtful and rich with unforgettable characters.
Sam Neill’s memoir, Did I Ever Tell You This? is a joyous read from one of Hollywood’s most respected and versatile actors. Follow his unpretentious, playful and engaging telling of his life story, tracing a path from his youth in New Zealand to global stardom in films such as Jurassic Park and The Piano. It includes reflections on his life in Central Otago and his award-winning vineyard, Two Paddocks.
Lastly is crowd favourite, Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Gramus. Smart, funny, joyous and powerful, Garmus' 60s set debut features an unconventional female scientist with a quiet game-plan to change the world. It has won the hearts and minds of our booksellers and many readers, and is undoubtedly one of 2022's most gloriously enjoyable debuts.
Want to give your mum the ultimate book experience, and show her you appreciate her month after month? Sign her up to our fantastic book subscriptions service, and each month she will receive a hand-picked book to suit her tastes.
We also have a special book and movie feature coming up on Monday, 15th May from 3.30pm. Start with an exclusive hour of browsing in the bookshop with 20% discount on any purchases followed, at 4.30, by a private screening of new movie Book Club: The Next Chapter, starring Jane Fonda and Diane Keaton. Tickets available in store or online.
