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Have a very literary Mother's Day!
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Hi Reader, We're just days away from Mother's Day! Naturally, the best books about mothers are emotional. Good books about motherhood are as all-encompassing and immersive as this role is in real life. They span relatable and raw non-fiction books, as well as thematic fiction that explores the maternal bond, generational trauma, self-sacrifice, caregiving, the postpartum experience, grief and loss, and more. In my curated list of the best books about mothers, you’ll find something for your unique circumstances and/or a gift. Pair a new read with one of these gifts for book lovers! Not looking for a book? Then, check out my favorite relaxing gifts for her this Mother’s Day-- an ever-popular gift guide. I hope it's a good one this year. Remember, it's a good day to read a book. -Jules |
The Literary Lifestyle
You deserve a literary lifestyle that’s cozy and comforting! Join my free email community of readers who rave about my exclusive weekly newsletter, printable library, and 5-day email series with my best tips to read as avidly as the Gilmore Girls, which comes with a printable PDF checklist of the books on the show. You’ll love it!
Hi Reader, Want to celebrate Asian American Heritage Month through words? The Asian American experience in literature offers impactful themes of immigration, racism and discrimination, generational trauma, biracial experience, assimilation, and intergenerational conflict. On The Literary Lifestyle, you’ll find my favorite books on "walking a mile in their shoes" in various genres from young adult to mystery, suspense, comedy, romance, historical fiction, and literary fiction. Hint: Many are...
Hi Reader, Want to take a virtual vacation to the most jaw-droppingly beautiful bookstores around the world? I’ve realized that what makes these spaces so special is not just their architecture. It’s the artistic beauty of books that makes their homes feel like a museum, and the hope springs from picking up a new book. So many possibilities! On The Literary Lifestyle you’ll find some of my personal favorites from my travels, including Tampa’s Oxford Exchange, and some of the most swoonworthy...
Hi Reader, Today's email is a more personal one. Yesterday, I celebrated my sixth wedding anniversary. (Bookmark is very old from Etsy and the shop is no longer active.) In case you were wondering, yes, books were mentioned in the ceremony! My husband and I each filled out a questionnaire for our officiant, and I talked about The Five Love Languages in mine, which he repeated to our closest friends and family: If you all know Julianne, you'll know that she's literary. She's a reader, a book...