Give the gift of a great story this Mother’s Day. At Monash University Publishing, we believe there is a perfect book for every mum. From deep dives into history and art to reflections on our digital future and the science of our oceans, our collection celebrates the brilliance and curiosity of women.
Here is our 2026 Mother’s Day Gift Guide.
1. For the Food Mum
- Fed Up: A chef’s journey through farming and feminism.
- Monash University Low FODMAP Cookbook: The essential guide to gut health from the world leaders in the field.
- A Matter of Taste: A sophisticated exploration of how our culinary landscape has been shaped by the Australian Women’s Weekly.
2. For the Science Mum
- Plotting the Oceans: Stories from the adventurous world of marine cartography.
- Taking to the Field: Celebrating the women who have shaped Australian science and nature.
- Brown. Female. Doctor.: A powerful memoir on medicine, identity, and resilience.
3. For the History Mum
- Code of Silence: The hidden story of the women who helped win WWII through signals intelligence.
- Strange New World: A moving account of Belsen’s first year of freedom.
- Half the Perfect World: An evocative look at the writers and dreamers of Hydra.
4. For the Art Mum
- Unseen: A gripping investigation into art and crime in Australia.
- Earth Ethics: A visual and philosophical journey regarding our planet’s future.
- Variations: A celebration of artistic diversity and creative evolution.
5. For the Reflective Mum
- Peaking: A meditation on cycling, the body, and communal striving in later life.
- Time of Our Lives: Insightful reflections on ageing well and with purpose.
6. For the Digitally Conscious Mum
- The Digital Child: Navigating the complexities of parenting in the internet age.
- Age of Doubt: A timely look at truth and skepticism in the modern era.
Mother’s Day Ordering: Explore these titles and more at Monash University Publishing. Bundle and save: order two or more titles from this list and save 20% plus FREE SHIPPING. Use the promo code: BOOKSFORMUM2026
Order by the 1st May to ensure your books arrive in time for the 10th!
