Motherhood: Everyone has an opinion about how it should be done, but fewer people know how to do it well. And those who do it well all seem to do it differently. To honor our moms, we list 10 books this week for 10 different kinds of reading moms. A book is a thoughtful way to give something personal that won’t bankrupt you. And the books in this week’s list are certain to start a conversation between you and the woman who put you here in the first place.

• For the mom who cherishes family: Susan Wiggs' The Apple Orchard
• For the mom struggling to balance work and motherhood: Meg Wolitzer's The Ten Year Nap
• For moms who love adventure: Lois Leveen's The Secrets of Mary Bowser
• For the courageous mom: Maya Angelou's Mom & Me & Mom
• For moms from small towns: Allison Glock's Beauty Before Comfort
• For the fashionista mom: Grace Coddington's Grace
• For foodie moms: Bob Spitz's Dearie
• For moms who love American history: H.W. Brands' The Heartbreak of Aaron Burr
• For the mom coping with tragedy: Emily Rapp's The Still Point of the Turning World
• For rocker moms: Keith Richards' Life

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THE APPLE ORCHARD

by Susan Wiggs

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"With vignettes from Nazi-occupied Denmark and a spotlight on the noble actions of an engaged Danish citizenry that reportedly managed to save 99 percent of its Jewish population, Wiggs tells a layered, powerful story of love, loss, hope and redemption."

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Antiques treasure hunter Tess Delaney lives a high-octane existence and is on the cusp of the success she's fought for, so now may not be the best time to question everything; but as events pile up and secrets are uncovered, forcing her to re-evaluate, she may find that a perfect life she never dreamed of is within her reach. Read full book review >