With Mother’s Day around the corner, it’s the perfect moment to honor the remarkable women who shape our lives with love and care. From moms and grandmothers to aunts, godmothers, and every mother figure in between, now is the time to celebrate them with a meaningful gift. Whether she enjoys hosting, gardening, or finding new ways to style her space, our curated collection of gift-worthy books is a beautiful way to show your gratitude.

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GARDEN & FLORAL DESIGN GIFTS

Above: David Hillegas / Top: Mick Hales

A book brimming with top style makers’ innovative floral design ideas to enliven outdoor home spaces, from the leading authority on all things floral.

Photo: John Campbell

The first book from today’s leading garden magazine, renowned for its stylish features, outstanding photography, and top-notch garden writing full of insights and advice.

Photo: Christin Geall

Flora Culture takes readers on a journey across cultures and continents in search of a deeper understanding of how we might live with plants on a changing planet.

Cottage gardens never go out of style, and the rise of homesteading and “cottagecore” is leading to a resurgence of this charming and practical style.

The renowned and award-winning landscape designer presents a four-season exploration of her own home, the beloved historic Pepperidge Farm estate in Connecticut.

A trove of exquisite paintings and notes from the author of the beloved The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady, all unpublished and unseen for decades.

Blooming Lotus Flowers by Ohara Shōson, ca. 1920–30

This is a visual celebration of floral beauty in a handsome Japanese-style accordion-fold book with open binding and slipcased with an informational booklet.

Step into a world of wonder with this deluxe illustrated edition of fairy tales and fables by Louisa May Alcott, American literary icon and the beloved author of Little Women.

WILDLIFE & PET GIFTS

Illustration: Joris De Raedt

A delightful, warmhearted book about home and nesting perfect for bird lovers, naturalists, and anyone charmed by the coziness of a snug nest.

Photo: Sarah Farnsworth

A celebration of the many breeds of dog we love, as seen through the pages of Country Life magazine, from romping through gardens to lounging in sitting rooms

COOKING & ENTERTAINING GIFTS

Photo: Adam Kuehl

Rebecca Gardner invites readers to crash twenty of her fabulous parties, from over-the-top weddings to intimate dinners at home, finding inspiration at every turn.

Photo: Guillaume Czerw

For all those who love the Parisian lifestyle, this delicious exploration of Paris offers more than seventy iconic recipes from the best patisseries in town.

Photo: Michael Harlan Turkell

Renowned Boston chef Jeremy Sewall simplifies his beloved restaurant repertoire for the home cook and shares the recipes that he cooks for family and friends.

Photo: James E. Griffin

The preeminent resource for cooking with salmon is both everything you need to know and an extensive recipe collection for this wildly popular protein.

INTERIOR DESIGN GIFTS

Photo: Donna Dotan

Popular designer Ariel Okin’s first book celebrates her deft use of color and pretty, fresh take on traditional interiors that are warm, livable, and elegant.

The first book from AD100 and Elle Decor A-List designer Young Huh is filled with her elegant, colorful work, while inspiring readers to create different moods at home.

In Bernerd’s second Rizzoli volume, she draws on travel as her principal inspiration in designing one-of-a-kind spaces that exude sophistication and coziness in equal measure.

Photo: Stephen Kent Johnson

In this companion to Interior Design Master Class, 100 designers share room by room advice, tackling the questions that challenge everyone designing and decorating a home.

Photo: Alexi Lubomirski

Editor in chief Amy Astley’s favorite stories of the unique homes, interiors, and lifestyles of some of the most creative and important people of our time.

Photo: Simon Brown

Known for her unique design style that seamlessly blends bold colors and eclectic patterns, Kit Kemp has become a global icon in the world of interior design.

Photo: Julie Soefer

Renowned designer Benjamin Johnston invites readers into homes where clean lines, bold traditionalism, and contemporary warmth coexist in perfect harmony.

Photo: William Abranowicz

The largest house in America and an example of Gilded Age magnificence, Biltmore opens its doors for this first book on the residence in more than thirty years.

Photo: Douglas Friedman

Celebrating the nostalgic romance and timeless appeal of today’s summer house, this book captures all there is to love about these seasonal treasures.

The refined rooms of American philanthropist and aesthete Bunny Mellon, documented by artist Snowy Campbell—a lasting tribute to Mellon’s impeccable taste.

Celebrated for her effortlessly chic aesthetic, Tamsin Johnson returns with a new volume showcasing spaces that blend classic elegance with unexpected modernity.

Photo: Michael P. H. Clifford

In her third book, Kayne, the creator of the quiet-luxury lifestyle brand, shows us how to create spaces that encourage living well and sustainably in comfort and style.

FASHION GIFTS

Photo: Laziz Hamani

This book showcases famed fashion designer Azzedine Alaïa’s exceptional personal collection of Dior designs, revealing a fascinating connection in fashion history.

The intersection of portraiture and fashion in the art of the English painter Thomas Gainsborough, one of the most sought-after society portraitists of his age.

Photo: Jean Chevalier/Elle France

An exquisite book on the role of gardens and flowers in the life and work of Christian Dior, and how they have influenced creation at the House of Dior ever since.

Delving into the intersection of high fashion and Southern tradition, this is a celebration of the fashion statements that have come to define attending the Kentucky Derby.

A visual celebration of André Leon Talley’s life that centers on his personal style and his impactful ascent to the height of global fashion.

Photo courtesy of Silvia Furmanovic

Renowned Brazilian jeweler Silvia Furmanovich travels the globe uncovering age-old crafts that become a foundation for her exquisite designs.

Photo: Patrick Demarchelier

A stunning new portrait of the legendary fashion photographer, featuring a trove of never-before-seen images—each one breathtaking and full of surprises, revealing an extraordinary range of talent.

A lavish book to accompany the first exhibition of the celebrated Hollywood jeweler’s fabled collection. Features iconic jewels by Belperron, Cartier, Boucheron, Paul Flato, Tiffany, and more.

WORLD CULTURE & LITERATURE GIFTS

Photo: Chris Jackson

Celebrated royal photographer Chris Jackson unveils an intimate and visually striking new collection that offers a rare look at the evolving British monarchy.

This handsome three-volume facsimile of the first edition of Jane Austen’s beloved novel is a must-have for fans, bibliophiles, and anyone who loves English literature.

ART GIFTS

Photo: Giséle Freund

The first publication of Casa Kahlo, Frida Kahlo’s private Mexico City family home and personal sanctuary, and its collections of her art, clothing, jewelry, and keepsakes.

Photo: Bertrand Stark

A precious volume showcasing the most exquisite Japanese bamboo baskets from the Naej Collection, whose pieces range from the seventeenth century to today.

The Country, 1965

The first in-depth story of the indomitable collaborator, muse, and wife of Andrew Wyeth, and of her lasting creative impact on Maine and American art.

Spring, 1881

A handsome new volume devoted to the most important works by Manet, a pivotal figure in Impressionism and widely considered the first of the modern artists.

GIFTS FOR NEW MOMS

Beloved by generations of readers, Miroslav Sasek’s classic This Is… series captures the spirit of the world’s great cities through Sasek’s witty, elegant illustrations and playful narrative style. With over 2 million copies sold, Rizzoli now presents these facsimile editions in a smaller trim size with updated facts, preserving the original books that have delighted children and adults alike for decades.

First published in 1960, This Is New York captures the city through Sasek’s charming illustrations, featuring landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty, Times Square, and Central Park. This lively celebration is now available in a smaller format.

First published in 1959, This Is London showcases historic buildings, bridges, parks, and Piccadilly Circus through Sasek’s elegant illustrations. This colorful celebration is now available in a smaller format.

First published in 1959, This Is Paris explores gardens, museums, sidewalk cafés, and landmarks, including the Seine and the Eiffel Tower, through Sasek’s lively illustrations.

First published in 1962, This Is San Francisco highlights cable cars, crooked streets, Chinatown, and the city’s distinctive architecture through Sasek’s witty illustrations.

ABC: An Animal Alphabet Adventure presents the alphabet one adorable animal at a time, bringing Coral & Tusk’s signature charm to a beautifully designed book that makes a perfect baby, shower, or birthday gift for a budding reader.