Books on Motherhood

by Karen Karbo

A sometimes-strained storyline, but Brooke’s infectious verve and wry commentary on mothers and fathers—as well as on men... Full review >

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by Emma McLaughlin & Nicola Kraus

Sometimes farcical, largely sincere—and ultimately trivial. Full review >

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by Allison Pearson

From the upper echelons of working mothers, a fictional answer to The Nanny Diaries—and likely to be as popular. Full review >

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by Holly Peterson

Peterson offers an amusing take on the mating habits of the Manhattan elite. And while the story holds few surprises, it... Full review >

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by Jimmy Carter

A low-key, well-balanced tribute. Full review >

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by Katherine Ellison

Sure to be controversial, as well as encouraging to many, many women. Full review >

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by Sandra Tsing Loh

Like a long dinner date with that melodramatic, motor-mouthed best friend you can’t imagine life without. Full review >

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by Naomi Lowinsky

Lowinsky's prose wanders when examining these concepts in the abstract, but the passion she evinces in describing her own... Full review >

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by Meg Meeker

Instead of recognizing that their supreme value lies in simply being good mothers and fulfilling their children’s needs,... Full review >

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by Sophie Kinsella

Effervescent and clever amusement best enjoyed by those whose hearts beat faster at the thought of thousand-dollar baby... Full review >

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by Judy Sheehan

A warm, funny look at foreign adoption and single motherhood from an author who has lived the story. Full review >

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