14 Perfect Reads For the Book-Loving Moms in Your Life

For: The mom who loves literary fiction.

Julia Glass is a brilliant writer whose prose reads like poetry. A House Among the Trees ($15, originally $17) is about the death of a famous children's book author, reminiscent of Maurice Sendak, and the secrets he leaves behind. Glass has the ability to create powerful, character-driven novels that take readers on unforgettable and life-changing journeys.