Every May, we explore and celebrate the concept of motherhood: the incredibly loving act of caring for another. 

And while we may not all be mothers in the traditional sense, we all have experience with our own sense of mothering and what that conjures up for us. 

Today, I’m sharing three books (and a few bonus recommendations, too!) that explore the concept of motherhood. One book you won’t expect, one book is brand new and one book will make you think about mothering in a way you likely never have.

Here are the books mentioned in this episode. You’ll find links to my Amazon and Bookshop affiliate stores below. Thanks for your bookish support!

The Stories We Tell: Every Piece of Your Story Matters by Joanna Gaines (Amazon / Bookshop)

Things I Wish I Told My Mother by Susan Patterson & Susan DiLallo with James Patterson (Amazon / Bookshop)

I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy (Amazon / Bookshop)

The Parenting Map: Step-By-Step Solutions to Consciously Create the Ultimate Parent-Child Relationship by Shefali Tsabary (Amazon / Bookshop)

Three More Months by Sarah Echavarre (Amazon / Bookshop)

What We Carry: A Memoir by Maya Shanbhag Lang (Amazon / Bookshop)

Now, it’s your turn!

What books do you recommend that explore the complexities of motherhood?

Share all of your suggestions in the comments below so I can add them to my stack, too!