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10 Books for 10 Different Moms

ROMANCE

THE APPLE ORCHARD

by Susan Wiggs

With vignettes from Nazi-occupied Denmark and a spotlight on the noble actions of an engaged Danish citizenry that... Full review >

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FICTION

THE TEN YEAR NAP

by Meg Wolitzer

A perceptive, highly pleasurable novel that serves as Wolitzer’s up-to-date answer to the old question: “What do women want?” Full review >

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FICTION

THE SECRETS OF MARY BOWSER

by Lois Leveen

Deftly balancing history, romance and adventure, Leveen honors the life and historical importance of a brave, resourceful... Full review >

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BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

MOM & ME & MOM

by Maya Angelou

A tightly strung, finely tuned memoir about life with her mother. Full review >

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BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

BEAUTY BEFORE COMFORT

by Allison Glock

A memoir as elemental as its subject: pulsing, fetching, leaving a strong afterglow. (20 photos) Full review >

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GRACE

by Grace Coddington with Michael Roberts

Great read for those interested in events in the fashion industry and the personalities who shape it. Full review >

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NONFICTION

DEARIE

by Bob Spitz

An engrossing biography of a woman worthy of iconic status. Full review >

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BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

THE HEARTBREAK OF AARON BURR

by H.W. Brands

A short but thrilling page-turner. Brands burrows into Burr’s psyche and exposes his failings as he details the outstanding... Full review >

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BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

THE STILL POINT OF THE TURNING WORLD

by Emily Rapp

A beautiful, searing exploration of the landscape of grief and a profound meditation on the meaning of life. Full review >

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BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

LIFE

by Keith Richards with James Fox

“A jury of my peers would be Jimmy Page, a conglomeration of musicians, guys that have been on the road and know what’s... Full review >

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