Book to Consider

Thinking about the depiction of mothering, reproductive rights, and feminism in books and poetry through a feminist lens

Ernest Hemingway’s “Hills Like White Elephants,” A Feminist Text by a Father of Patriarchy

Elizabeth Velez discusses an unlikely story about abortion in Hemingway's body of work. "The hills across the valley of the Ebro were...

The Justified Irreverence of Jennette McCurdy's 'I'm Glad My Mom Died'

Kathleen Felli writes readers' reactions to the bestselling memoir and the cultural dilemma of how to talk about abusive mothers. Over...

Read an Excerpt of 'It's A Marathon, Not A Sprint' by Vanessa Corcoran

Read this excerpt from Vanessa Corcoran's new book It's A Marathon, Not A Sprint, discussing mothering during the pandemic.

11 New Books to Read in 2022

We highlight 11 new highly anticipated books that center mothering themes.

Read Our Interview with 'Nightbitch' Author Rachel Yoder

Rachel Yoder answered our questions about her acclaimed and wholly original novel Nightbitch.

Why You Should Read Honorée Fanonne Jeffers’ ‘The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois’

The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois is a remarkable debut novel from Jeffers, capturing Ailey Garfield and 200 years of her maternal ancestors.

Highlights from our Interview with Ericka Sóuter, Author of How to Have a Kid and a Life

Here are some highlights from our interview with Ericka Sóuter, author of How to Have a Kid and a Life: A Survival Guide.