Alison Law is an Atlanta writer, creator of the podcast “Literary Atlanta” and our literary expert. She joined “City Lights” host Lois Reitzes via Zoom to discuss gift ideas for Mother’s Day.
Gritty Southern-ish Fiction:
“Valentine” by Elizabeth Wetmore
“The Nature of Remains” by Ginger Eager
“The Prettiest Star” by Carter Sickels
(available for pre-order right now; publication date is May 19)
Summer Escapism Reads by Auto-Buy Authors:
“Hello, Summer” by Mary Kay Andrews
“Big Summer” by Jennifer Weiner
“It’s Not All Downhill from Here” by Terry McMillan
Inspiring Books:
“How to Be an Artist” by Jerry Saltz
“In the Company of Women” by Grace Bonney
Poetry:
“The Tradition” by Jericho Brown (who was recently awarded a Pulitzer Prize for this work)
Most of the above links are for Bookshop.org, an online bookstore that donates a portion of its proceeds to independent bookstores. The website launched in January and has already raised more than $1.2 million for indie bookstores.
Children’s Books That Mother and Child Can Read Together:
“The Runaway Bunny” by Margaret Wise Brown
Atlanta’s Peachtree Publishing has put together a list of perfect picture books for moms and kids to enjoy together: peachtree-online.com/2020/05/the-perfect-books-to-honor-moms/
Books by author/illustrator Jo Weaver, published by Peachtree Publishing in Atlanta, are available at Little Shop of Stories:
