Best Mother's Day Gifts 2022 - B&N Reads (2025)

By Brittany Bunzey/April 22, 2022at1:30 am

With Mother’s Day just around the corner, we know you’re trying to find the perfect gift for mom. Along with some peace and quiet, we highly recommend these gifts to show your gratitude to your mom and allow her some time to relax!

Books for Mom

Hardcover$19.99$25.00

ByEmily St. John Mandel

Hardcover$19.99$25.00

For a story filled with time travel, love and humanity, you won’t want to miss Emily St. John Mandel’s Sea of Tranquility. This book spans 300 years and follows an exiled son of an earl, an author on a book tour trapped on earth during a pandemic, and Gaspery-Jacques Roberts alongside his childhood best friend who have seen the opportunity to do something great that would change the fabric of the timeline of the universe.

For a story filled with time travel, love and humanity, you won’t want to miss Emily St. John Mandel’s Sea of Tranquility. This book spans 300 years and follows an exiled son of an earl, an author on a book tour trapped on earth during a pandemic, and Gaspery-Jacques Roberts alongside his childhood best friend who have seen the opportunity to do something great that would change the fabric of the timeline of the universe.

Hardcover$21.99$28.00

The Candy House

The Candy House

ByJennifer Egan

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Hardcover$21.99$28.00

The Candy House is Jennifer Egan’s incandescent “sibling novel” to Pulitzer Prize-winning A Visit From the Goon Squad. Told in different interlocking narrative styles, this is an intellectually moving story of real human connection — and while you don’t need to have read A Visit From the Goon Squad before you read The Candy House, it’s a real treat to revisit Sasha and Bennie and the rest of the cast.

The Candy House is Jennifer Egan’s incandescent “sibling novel” to Pulitzer Prize-winning A Visit From the Goon Squad. Told in different interlocking narrative styles, this is an intellectually moving story of real human connection — and while you don’t need to have read A Visit From the Goon Squad before you read The Candy House, it’s a real treat to revisit Sasha and Bennie and the rest of the cast.

Hardcover$20.99$27.00

One Italian Summer

One Italian Summer

ByRebecca Serle

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Hardcover$20.99$27.00

One Italian Summer is a moving exploration of the bonds between mother and daughter that laces together grief, love and food. Rebecca Serle delivers her signature time-warp tale and deftly immerses the reader into the lush landscape of the Amalfi Coast. Exploring both heartbreak and healing, this transcendent novel is the perfect mix of reflection, loss and the bonds that tie us together.

One Italian Summer is a moving exploration of the bonds between mother and daughter that laces together grief, love and food. Rebecca Serle delivers her signature time-warp tale and deftly immerses the reader into the lush landscape of the Amalfi Coast. Exploring both heartbreak and healing, this transcendent novel is the perfect mix of reflection, loss and the bonds that tie us together.

Hardcover$23.99$29.00

ByBonnie Garmus

Hardcover$23.99$29.00

All’s fair in love and chemistry. It’s 1960s California and there are certain things that women just don’t do. When scientist Elizabeth Zott finds herself the host of a television cooking show, she kicks off a revolution that does more than just challenge the status quo. You will fall in love with the cast of characters in this witty, funny debut novel that has already been picked up as an Apple TV+ series.

All’s fair in love and chemistry. It’s 1960s California and there are certain things that women just don’t do. When scientist Elizabeth Zott finds herself the host of a television cooking show, she kicks off a revolution that does more than just challenge the status quo. You will fall in love with the cast of characters in this witty, funny debut novel that has already been picked up as an Apple TV+ series.

Other Gifts for Mom

Other Format$38.00

Thank You, Mom Candle

Thank You, Mom Candle

ByHomesick

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Other Format$38.00

Homesick candles have unique scents that suddenly transport you to a time, place, occasion, or person, and this Thank You, Mom candle is no exception. Show your mom you appreciate her for everything she does to make your life better in ways that only moms can!

Homesick candles have unique scents that suddenly transport you to a time, place, occasion, or person, and this Thank You, Mom candle is no exception. Show your mom you appreciate her for everything she does to make your life better in ways that only moms can!

Other Format$11.89$16.99

One Question a Day for Moms: Daily Reflection on Motherhood: A Five-Year Journal

One Question a Day for Moms: Daily Reflection on Motherhood: A Five-Year Journal

ByAimee Chase

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Other Format$11.89$16.99

This five-year journal is a beautiful way for mothers to keep track of moments of their motherhood. With a wide range of questions both silly and serious, this journal is the perfect keepsake to see growth over time and to reflect on over the course of the yearsand see if the answers to these questions remain the same even through so much change!

This five-year journal is a beautiful way for mothers to keep track of moments of their motherhood. With a wide range of questions both silly and serious, this journal is the perfect keepsake to see growth over time and to reflect on over the course of the yearsand see if the answers to these questions remain the same even through so much change!

Mom and Me Journals

If you’re looking for journals to share with your mom, check out these journals that you can write in together and spend some quality time thinking through life! Full of fun questions to ponder and prompts to get to know each other better, these journals are all great options to help children and mom connect and spend some meaningful time together.

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FAQs

What is sold the most on Mother's Day? ›

The per-person spending on Mother's Day hit $274.02, up nearly 12% from 2022 and the highest in the NRF survey's history. The biggest spenders were 35-44-year-olds, who spent an average of $382.26 on Mother's Day. Flowers were the most popular gift, chosen by 74% of consumers.

How do I find the perfect Mother's Day gift? ›

How To Choose The Perfect Mother's Day Gift
  1. Think about what she enjoys. When choosing a gift, the best place to start is with the recipient in mind. ...
  2. Look for luxuries such as gourmet gifts. ...
  3. Try the gift of time. ...
  4. Tell her what she means to you.

What moms want most for mother's day? ›

Going out to eat or drink was the most popular activity (42%), followed by staying home (32%) and going out for some other activity (20%). Going for a spa treatment would make 17% of American moms happy, as would simply doing nothing at all (17%).

What is the trend for mother's day? ›

Mother's Day gift trends

Traditional gifts remain popular, with flowers and greeting cards favored by 74% of shoppers and special outings like dinners or brunches chosen by 59%.

What is an acceptable mother's Day gift? ›

  • Instant Pot. $ 99.00.
  • Weighted Blanket. $ 29.74.
  • Estee Lauder Gift Set. $ 109.99.
  • Echo Show 8. $ 99.99.
  • Kate Spade Women's Small Square Studs. $ 39.99.
  • Apple AirPods Pro. $ 189.99.
  • Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Lite Circle Cardi. $ 109.99.
  • JBL Clip 4 - Mini Bluetooth Speaker. $ 59.99.

How much do you spend on a mothers Day gift? ›

The National Retail Federation predicts that this year, individuals celebrating Mother's Day will spend about $254 on gifts and celebrations.

What are traditional mothers Day gifts? ›

Because they'll delight nearly everyone, flowers are the quintessential go-to Mother's Day gift.

What is the most common day for mother's day? ›

While specific traditions vary, nearly every country observes a day to honor mothers. Millions of American families honor their mothers every year with cards, flowers, special meals and other gifts on the second Sunday in May thanks to the work of Anna Jarvis, the founder of this country's Mother's Day.

Is mother's day the third highest selling holiday for flowers and plants? ›

According to the Society of American Florists (SAF), Mother's Day is the second-largest “single-day” holiday for florists, falling just behind Valentine's Day, and it generates a significant portion of many florists' annual revenue.

What is mother's day the biggest holiday in the United States for? ›

Almost 85% of adult men and women celebrate Mother's Day. Mother's Day is the largest card-sending holiday for the Hispanic community. Depending on the country, Mother's Day is celebrated on many different days throughout the year. Mother's Day is the second most popular holiday for gift-giving, following Christmas.

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