5 New Books We Want To Read.
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There’s nothing like the thrill of a fresh stack of books waiting to be cracked open. This season’s list is packed with inspiration, humour, and a reminder that no mother is ever truly on her own. Now, let’s just hope we find the time in our busy lives as mums to actually finish these books!
By Alice Codford
Still Bobbi by Bobbi Brown
The world knows Bobbi Brown as a beauty icon, but in Still Bobbi, she proves she’s so much more than a makeup empire. Brown shares the winding path of her career, the highs of building a global brand, and the lows of walking away from it all to start fresh. What makes her story even more inspiring is that she built her beauty empire while raising a family, showing that ambition and motherhood can co-exist. At its core, this is a story about reinvention, resilience, and the courage to stay true to yourself. It’s equal parts business memoir, personal reflection, and guide for women looking to carve out their own path with authenticity.
Still Bobbi: Stories of authenticity, resilience and reinvention from the iconic entrepreneur, £17.99 preorder hereGwyneth: The Biography by Amy Odell
Few women have sparked as much fascination, or debate, as Gwyneth Paltrow. This biography goes beyond the headlines and Goop controversies to paint a fuller portrait of the Oscar-winning actress, entrepreneur, and cultural provocateur. From Hollywood stardom to the launch of her lifestyle empire, it explores her triumphs and missteps, offering readers a candid look at the woman behind the carefully curated image. And, crucially for mums everywhere, it traces how Gwyneth built her business while navigating motherhood, balancing the demands of celebrity, entrepreneurship, and raising children. Whether you’re a fan or a sceptic, it’s an eye-opening journey into how she has shaped conversations about wellness, celebrity, and womanhood.
Gwyneth: The Biography by amy odell, £20 hereThe Motherload by Sarah Hoover
One of 2025’s standout new releases, The Motherload rips the filter right off motherhood. Hoover dismantles the glossy Instagram version of parenting and instead offers a brutally honest, laugh-out-loud memoir that doesn’t shy away from the messy middle. She writes candidly about identity shifts, marriage strain, career compromises, and the endless contradictions mothers live every day. With equal parts wit and vulnerability, this book is a reminder that real motherhood is far more interesting, and more empowering, than the picture-perfect versions we’re sold online.
The Motherload: Episodes from the Brink of Motherhood by Sarah Hoover, £20 hereIt Takes a Village by Peanut
Behind every strong mum is often a network, sometimes tiny, sometimes sprawling, that helps hold her up. This collection, curated by the women behind Peanut, the social network for mothers, offers moving and funny stories about the power of community. From shared childcare struggles to moments of unconditional support, the book is a reminder that we were never meant to do motherhood alone. It’s part comfort, part rallying cry, and entirely relatable for anyone who’s ever leaned on a friend, neighbour, or fellow mum to make it through.
It Takes a Village: And Other Essential Truths for New Mothers by peanut, £16.99 hereMean Moms by Emma Rosenblum
Emma Rosenblum has become the queen of novels about wealthy East Coast women behaving badly, and Mean Moms is no exception. Meet Frost, Morgan, and Belle, the glamorous queen bees of downtown Manhattan whose lives revolve around private school politics and over-the-top parties. When Sofia, a mysterious new mum from Miami, joins their circle, the women’s world starts to unravel. Part biting satire, part juicy mystery, Rosenblum’s novel skewers competitive motherhood while asking a darkly irresistible question: what if the woman standing next to you at school pickup was actually a sociopath? Silly, salacious, and full of twists, it’s a compulsively readable ride.
Mean Moms by Emma Rosenblum, £20.85 Preorder here