Books
Back-to-School Books
We read a lot in our house. We read to the kids, with the kids, and the kids even read to us (well the oldest does anyway). So, naturally when it's back-to-school time we scour our library and Amazon, for books that talk about school. Whether it's the first day of school jitters, ...read more
Time Management in 20 Minutes a Day
While in Bermuda, I caught up on so much reading. It was a blissfully underscheduled vacation and I brought along three new books. One was, Time Management in 20 Minutes a Day, by Holly Reisem Hanna. Holly and I go back a few years, she's a fellow mom entrepreneur and the ...read more
Latest Obsession: Passion on Park Avenue
A series of books can be a real treat for avid readers. Who doesn't like delving deep into the lives of unforgettable characters in more than one book? We do! That's why New York Times bestselling author Lauren Layne's new release, Passion on Park Avenue, has us buzzing this ...read more
Digging in the Dirt with Joanna Gaines and Kids
Spring is the perfect time to plan outside activities with the kiddos. Who better than Joanna Gaines to inspire us to play in the dirt? In this new release, We Are the Gardeners, Joanna and her kids explore all the wonders found in the garden. Here's a sneak peek into the book, ...read more
Audiobook Guilty Pleasure: I Owe You One
One of the biggest perks of working in a small office is the ability to share favorite reads. Listening to an audiobook while taking care of business makes the day fly by. Our latest guilty pleasure is I Owe You One written by New York Times bestselling author Sophie Kinsella, ...read more
How to Do Less and Live More
To get myself organized for the start of the New Year, I typically go online and order a new planner. As soon as it arrives, I color code each member of our family and add all their activities, birthdays, and special dates to the calendar. (I love colored markers, don't you?) As ...read more
Start the New Year as a Confident Woman
One of my favorite things to do at the start of a New Year is to pick out a devotional. Prioritizing my spiritual needs is a must in order to stay grounded during the busy times of year. Inspirational speaker and #1 New York Times bestselling author Joyce Meyer's latest release, ...read more
You Are A Badass Every Day by Jen Sincero
The holidays are here and so is the stress! Don't let the craziness of the season get the best of you. Keep your good vibes high and motivation strong by listening to or reading Jen Sincero's new release, You Are A Badass Every Day, now available wherever books are sold. ...read more
Holiday reads are here!
With the cool weather finally on its way, it's never too early to start prepping for the holidays. Forget about the decorations, gift guides, and holiday meal planning and focus on what matters most ... holiday reads! Momtrends is all about good cheer especially when it comes to ...read more
The Glass Ocean
New York Times bestselling authors Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig, and Karen White have teamed up for another spell-binding novel, The Glass Ocean. If you're a fan of historical novels, this new release is for you! Spanning across a century, it's a story centered around the ...read more
#MTBookChat with Meera Lee Patel
Join us for our monthly Momtrends Virtual Book Chat on Tuesday, September 18th at 1 pm ET / 10 am PT. Get your questions ready for author and artist Meera Lee Patel as we celebrate the launch of her new journal, Made Out of Stars. Whether it’s on your smartphone, tablet, or ...read more
End of Summer Giveaway: The Summer List by Amy Mason Doan
One lucky reader will win five copies of The Summer List (one to keep and four to share with friends) plus a $50 USD gift card! Enter to win below! (Contest ends September 15th) The Summer List: A tender yet tantalizing novel about two friends, the summer night they fell apart, ...read more
#MTBookChat: The Seasonaires by Janna King
Join us for our monthly Momtrends Virtual Book Chat on Tuesday, August 21st at 1 pm ET / 10 am PT. Get your questions ready for author Janna King as we discuss her debut release, The Seasonaires: A Novel. Whether it’s on your smartphone, tablet, or computer, check in with us on ...read more
Author Spotlight: The Phantom Tree by Nicola Cornick
1. What inspired you to write The Phantom Tree? I enjoy writing about lesser-known historical figures, and one of the people who has always fascinated me was Mary Seymour, the daughter of Queen Katherine Parr and her second husband Thomas Seymour. Mary disappeared from the ...read more
Author Spotlight: Bunk 9's Guide to Growing Up by Adah Nuchi
Looking for secrets, tips, and expert advice for girls about growing up? We recently chatted with author Adah Nuchi about her new release Bunk 9's Guide to Growing Up which is now available wherever books are sold! 1. What inspired you to write Bunk 9’s Guide to Growing Up? ...read more
Author Spotlight: Cooper's Charm by Lori Foster
Looking for a summer read with heart and humor? Check out Lori Foster's new release, Cooper's Charm, available now wherever books are sold. 1. What inspired you to write Cooper’s Charm? We used to park our RV at a resort just like Cooper’s Charm, in the location I described for ...read more
Author Spotlight: She Was the Quiet One by Michele Campbell
Don't miss out on this summer's most addictive read from Michele Campbell, author of It's Always the Husband. Pick up a copy of She Was the Quiet One now available wherever books are sold! 1. What inspired you to write She Was the Quiet One? My first psychological thriller, ...read more
#MTBookChat: Girls' Night Out by Liz Fenton & Lisa Steinke
Join us for our monthly Momtrends Virtual Book Chat on Tuesday, July 17th at 1 pm ET / 10 am PT. Get your questions ready for bestselling co-authors Liz Fenton & Lisa Steinke as we discuss their new release, Girls' Night Out. Whether it’s on your smartphone, tablet, or computer, ...read more
Author Spotlight: Walk A Crooked Line by Susan McBride
Now available! The second installment in Susan McBride's Jo Larsen Mystery Series. Take an inside peek at what inspired her to write this must-read summer book pick. 1. What was the inspiration behind Walk A Crooked Line? I am the mother of a young daughter, and I want her ...read more
Author Spotlight: How to Keep a Secret by Sarah Morgan
How to Keep a Secret by Sarah Morgan is a must-read summer book pick available now wherever books are sold. Check out Momtrends interview with the USA Today Bestselling Author. 1. What inspired you to write How to Keep a Secret? I read a news story about someone who had kept a ...read more
Author Spotlight: The Summer List by Amy Mason Doan
If you're looking for a memorable summer read, pick up a copy of Amy Mason Doan's new release, The Summer List. Now available wherever books are sold! 1. What inspired you to write The Summer List? I was half-heartedly plotting a story about two women who hadn’t seen each ...read more
#MTBookChat: The Intermission by Elyssa Friedland
Join us for our monthly Momtrends Virtual Book Chat on Tuesday, June 26th at 1 pm ET / 10 am PT. Get your questions ready for author Elyssa Friedland as we discuss her new release, The Intermission: A Novel. Whether it’s on your smartphone, tablet, or computer, check in with us ...read more
Momtrends Book Club: Summer Picks
The High Season, Beach House Reunion, Best Beach Ever, The High Tide Club, The Perfect Couple, All We Ever Wanted While the kids are busy checking off books on their summer reading list, why not pick up a few titles for yourself? It doesn't matter if you're at the beach, lake, ...read more
Author Spotlight: Dreams of Falling by Karen White
Momtrends recently chatted with Karen White about her latest release, Dreams of Falling. This highly anticipated novel set in South Carolina is available wherever books are sold. 1. What inspired you to write Dreams of Falling? As with all of my books, my inspirational nuggets ...read more
Author Spotlight: Campaign Widows by Aimee Agresti
Momtrends recently chatted with Aimee Agresti about her new release, Campaign Widows, available now wherever books are sold. 1. What inspired you to write Campaign Widows: A Novel? The idea was first sparked by my own experiences as a campaign widow, even though the book really ...read more
#MTBookChat: Ask A Manager by Alison Green
Join us for our monthly Momtrends Virtual Book Chat on Tuesday, May 15th at 1 pm ET / 10 am PT. Get your questions ready for author and blogger Alison Green as we discuss her new release, Ask A Manager: How to Navigate Clueless Colleagues, Lunch-Stealing Bosses, and the Rest of ...read more
Author Spotlight: Regrets Only:A Novel by Erin Duffy
Looking for a hot new release? Check out the latest book by Erin Duffy, Regrets Only: A Novel, available now wherever books are sold. Learn more from our recent one-on-one with the fabulous author. 1. What inspired you to write Regrets Only: A Novel? I was getting ready to leave ...read more
Author Spotlight: Limelight by Amy Poeppel
We recently chatted with Amy Poeppel about her new release, Limelight: A Novel, available wherever books are sold. 1. What inspired you to write Limelight: A Novel? As a mom of three, I wanted to write a book confirming my belief that in raising children, mothers develop a ...read more
Author Spotlight: Dead Girl Running by Christina Dodd
We recently chatted with New York Times bestselling author Christina Dodd about her new release, Dead Girl Running, available wherever books are sold. 1. What inspired you to write Dead Girl Running? Many years ago, I went to a writers' meeting and the speakers were two public ...read more
#MTBookChat: The Secret to Southern Charm by Kristy Woodson Harvey
Join us for our monthly Momtrends Virtual Book Chat on Tuesday, April 17th at 1 pm ET / 10 am PT. Get your questions ready for Kristy Woodson Harvey, author and founder of the popular interior design blog Design Chic, as we discuss her new release, The Secret to Southern Charm. ...read more
Author Spotlight: The Good Liar: A Novel by Catherine McKenzie
We recently chatted with Catherine McKenzie about her new release, The Good Liar: A Novel, now available wherever books are sold. 1. What inspired you to write The Good Liar: A Novel? Several ideas that I’ve had for a long time coalesced all at once. Years ago, I had started ...read more
Digging In: A Novel by Loretta Nyhan
We recently chatted with Loretta Nyhan about her new release, Digging In: A Novel. Find out what inspired her to write this must-read book pick for spring now available wherever books are sold. 1. What inspired you to write Digging In: A Novel? About ten years ago, I read a ...read more
Now available wherever books are sold ... Hot Mess by Emily Belden.
We recently chatted with Emily Belden about her debut novel, Hot Mess, available now wherever books are sold. 1. What inspired you to write Hot Mess? When I was in my younger twenties, I dated a hot, up-and-coming chef. Though we were not together very long, it exposed me to ...read more
Author Spotlight: The Flight Attendant by Chris Bohjalian
1. What inspired you to write The Flight Attendant: A Novel? I had just flown into New York from Armenia and was meeting a friend for dinner in Manhattan. I was an hour early, so I went to the bar and ordered arak, an anise-flavored alcohol: imagine weaponized ouzo. First of ...read more
#MTBookChat: The Nanny Connie Way by Connie Simpson
Join us for our monthly Momtrends Virtual Book Chat on Tuesday, March 20th at 1 pm ET / 10 am PT. Get your questions ready for the nanny to the stars and parenting expert Connie Simpson as we discuss her new release, The Nanny Connie Way. Whether it’s on your smartphone, ...read more
Join us for the next #MTBookChat
Join us for our monthly Momtrends Virtual Book Chat on Tuesday, February 20th at 1 pm ET / 10 am PT. Get your questions ready for parenting expert and author Naomi Schaefer Riley as we discuss her new release, Be the Parent, Please. Whether it’s on your smartphone, tablet, or ...read more
Woman Last seen In Her Thirties by Camille Pagán
What inspired you to write Woman Last Seen In Her Thirties? I was standing in Whole Foods when a college-aged man bumped into me. He was busy talking to the friend he was shopping with and glanced up at me with a look that said he had just looked right through me. Then he ...read more
Author Spotlight: Not Perfect by Elizabeth LaBan
We first introduced readers to Elizabeth LaBan when we fell in love with her novel, The Restaurant Critic's Wife. Her latest release, Not Perfect, is one of our February must-read picks now available wherever books are sold. What inspired you to write Not Perfect? At first, ...read more
Author Spotlight: The Wife by Alafair Burke
We recently chatted with author Alafair Burke about her new release, The Wife, available now for pre-order on Amazon and available online and in stores on Jan. 23. What inspired you to write The Wife: A Novel? While the culture of sexual harassment is finally attracting public ...read more
#MTBookChat: Between Me and You by Allison Winn Scotch
Join us for our monthly Momtrends Virtual Book Chat on Tuesday, January 16th at 1 pm ET / 10 am PT. Get your questions ready for New York Times bestselling author Allison Winn Scotch as we discuss her new release, Between Me and You. Whether it's on your smartphone, tablet, or ...read more
Recharge: A Year of Self-Care to Focus on You by Julie Montagu
Sometimes the perfect book comes into your life at the perfect time. This year has been stressful, and I needed the reminder that I have to invest in myself. That's when I turned to this book by London’s top yoga and nutrition teacher, Julie Montagu. Her book, Recharge: A Year of ...read more
Author Spotlight: Tell Me More by Kelly Corrigan
New York Times bestselling author Kelly Corrigan is a sister, daughter, wife, and mother who has been called "the voice of her generation" for she has a keen sense of what we moms struggle to say to our loved ones in everyday situations. Like Kelly, moms rarely seem to be at a ...read more
Now That You Mention It by Kristan Higgins
What inspired you to write Now That You Mention It? I wanted to write a book about the return of a black sheep, someone who felt she’d left her old self behind and started over somewhere else. We all have that fantasy at one point or another, right? Going to a place where no one ...read more
The Little Book of Big Weight Loss by Bernadette Fisers
What inspired you to write The Little Book of Big Weight Loss: 31 Rules to Live By? There were several things that happened around the same time. My doctor said I absolutely had to lose weight. (At my most, I weighed just under 286lbs.) Plus my daughter asked me why I didn’t ...read more
#MTBookChat: The Craving Cure by Julia Ross
The Craving Cure by Julia Ross Tuesday, December 19th at 1 pm ET/ 10 am PT Hashtags: #MTBookChat #TheCraving Cure Hosts:@momtrends @JuliaRossCures @Flatironbooks @jennifervido Join us for our monthly Momtrends Virtual Book Chat on Tuesday, December 19th at 1 pm ET / 10 am PT. ...read more
Author Spotlight: Moonlight Over Manhattan by Sarah Morgan
What inspired you to write the From Manhattan with Love series? I’d written two series set in small towns (My O’Neil Brothers series was set in Vermont, and my Puffin Island series was set on an island in Maine) and I’d explored some of the issues that come from living in a ...read more
#MTBookChat: Pride and Prejudice and Mistletoe by Melissa De La Cruz
Join us for our monthly Momtrends Virtual Book Chat on Tuesday, November 21st at 1 pm ET / 10 am PT. Get your questions ready for #1 New York Times bestselling author Melissa de la Cruz as we discuss her new release, Pride and Prejudice and Mistletoe. Whether it’s on your ...read more
Children's Books for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
We've updated our original MLK, Jr. children's book roundup with the latest and greatest kid-lit picks. Sit down with the kids today, and read one of these books, and open up a chapter on a meaningful and, hopefully, ongoing conversation about one of the most important and most ...read more
Our Favorite Thanksgiving Picture Books
My little guy is all about kicking off the holiday season. But as his leaf-loving, pumpkin-spice sipping, autumn adoring mama, I refuse to skip straight to trimming the tree and rocking our ugly sweaters. We're savoring our bedtime rituals and I want to share our favorite ...read more
#TSMBookClub: The Mighty Odds by Amy Ignatow
The Mighty Odds by Amy Ignatow Thursday, November 10th @ 1 PM ET / 10 AM PT Hashtags: #TSMBookClub #TheMightyOdds Hosts: @theshoppingmama @amyignatow @momtrends Mark your calendars for Thursday, November 10th at our regular time 1 PM ET / 10 AM PT for The Shopping Mama ...read more