Who should see the movie Where'd You Go Bernadette? I wish I could tell you it's going to be a blockbuster and it's perfect for all ages, but I can't. This is a women's movie and it's a girls' movie. It should be a blockbuster because this movie will speak to so many women. Part ...read more
Last month I was gifted a trend box from Swoon Club. Like me, they are trendspotters on the hunt for the things that enhance life. You know the motto here: We don't need more stuff, we need better stuff. I was looking for a great summer book and they delivered The Alice Network. ...read more
We all know Instagram can be a huge time suck, and after reading Time Management in 20 Minutes a Day, I'm trying to be more strategic about how I use this social media platform. One place where I think Instagram is inspiring, is when it comes to filling my reading list. I thought ...read more
Are books important to your family?As a life-long book lover, it’s my mission to pass along my love of books to my girls. We've put together this resource of our favorite children's books to make it easy to get inspired. 5 Reasons You Should Fall In Love With Favorite Children's ...read more
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
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
This feature is sponsored by Barnes & Noble If you've spent anytime with Momtrends online or in real life, you know our team here LOVES books. From our virtual book club that we call #MTBookChat to our informal office book swap, it seems we're always talking about ...read more
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
I feel like we haven't slowed down since September. The kids went back to school, activities and extra-curricular sports started up again, and every free weekend, hour, and minute suddenly became scheduled and busy and maniacally planned to a T. Of course, now that it's ...read more
With the first two months of the academic year wrapping up (how is that even possible?!), parents might be looking for ways to be more intentional about their children’s intellectual growth. No doubt about it, focusing on learning with all those distractions and temptations ...read more
Have a bookworm in the family? Or a struggling reader you want to encourage? Creating a cozy reading nook somewhere in your house is a great way to provide a dedicated space designed for digging into a good book. Here are the three elements of a good reading space and a few ...read more
Happy Valentine's Day, lovies (a bit early)! I used to dread this holiday back when I was in high school... and then through most of college, as well. I never seemed to have a boyfriend on February 14, and I remember feeling totally hopeless. (Oh, the dramatics of adolescence and ...read more
