Mother’s Day is next Sunday. What are you gonna do? Nothing beats the good old pastime of relaxing with a lovely page-turner, then discussing your thoughts with someone who read along.
Looking for some simple reads to grab with good ol’ Mom? We’ve compiled a list of the sweetest titles we loved reading with our moms. Check these out at the library and see what cool discussions the two of you get into…
Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen
Why It’s Good The book has more details than the movie, and maybe you’ll find out why Mom’s in love with Mr. Darcy!
Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine
Why It’s Good You and Mom will be transported away to a land of ogres, elves and fairy godmothers with this novel.
Bloomability by Sharon Creech
Why It’s Good After moving
a lot, Dinnie finally settles into none other than Switzerland! Will she be able to handle it there?
Mates, Dates and Inflatable Bras by Cathy Hopkins
Why It’s Good This British series is the book for any teen girl; it knows all about friend, boy and school troubles—and maybe Mom will finally understand!
The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
Why It’s Good Haven’t you heard that books are better than movies? Though you may already know this tale, it’s great to read it to get everything you might have missed! Check out the entire series to see how it all plays out.
How to be Popular by Meg Cabot
Why It’s Good We love Meg Cabot, so why can’t Mom? Follow a girl’s quest to be popular after the Super Big Gulp incident.
Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling
Why It’s Good We’re sure that you’ve probably read the
Potter books, but has Mom? Take a magical adventure together and dive into Harry’s world.
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle
Why It’s Good Mom may have read this one too, but it’s a great girl-power adventure that’ll have you mesmerized!
What’s your favorite book to read with Mom? Let us know!
By: Meghan Hole