The William Morrow Group Presents Six Exceptional Titles for Mother’s Day 2026 Book-Gifting Roundups

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The William Morrow Group of HarperCollins Publishers announces a curated selection of six captivating titles perfect for media inclusion in Mother’s Day 2026 book-gifting roundups. Mom deserves a great story, and this year's collection offers an unforgettable escape for every type of reader. Featuring pulse-pounding thrillers, clever heist mysteries, royal workplace drama, sweeping fantasy, breathtaking contemporary fiction, and fiercely honest memoirs, these standout books provide exactly the kind of entertainment mothers want to dive into.

• ROYAL SPIN by Omid Scobie & Robin Benway: Emily in Paris meets Veep meets Red, White and Royal Blue: The much-anticipated novel from preeminent journalist and royal biographer Omid Scobie and National Book Award-winner Robin Benway, two bestselling and beloved authors who are drawing from their real world expertise, an irresistibly entertaining story about a young American woman who takes a job at Buckingham Palace—where she finds herself tangled in a royal mess she might not be able to spin her way out of.

• STRIPPED DOWN by Bunnie Xo: From the trailer parks of Vegas to the mansions of Nashville, Bunnie Xo has lived a lot of lives and seen the darkest sides of humanity. Her memoir is cold, clear evidence that no one is irredeemable. With a heavy dose of humor and a refreshing sense of self-awareness, Bunnie pulls no punches as she shares her journey of redemption while offering some homespun wisdom to those who need a little saving themselves.

• THE ASTRAL LIBRARY by Kate Quinn: From New York Times bestselling author Kate Quinn comes a gorgeously written fantastical adventure which poses the question: Have you ever wished you could live inside a book? Welcome to the Astral Library, where books are not just objects, but doors to new worlds, new lives, and new futures.

• EVERYONE IN THIS BANK IS A THIEF by Benjamin Stevenson: Ten heists. Ten suspects. A murder mystery only Ernest Cunningham can solve in this delightfully clever and twisty new novel in Benjamin Stevenson’s bestselling series—perfect for fans of Richard Osman and Anthony Horowitz.

• CHERRY BABY by Rainbow Rowell: #1 New York Times bestselling author Rainbow Rowell returns with a breathtakingly honest novel about a woman who lost everything — and isn't sure she wants it back.

• CALLER UNKNOWN by Gillian McAllister: How far would you go to rescue your child? A mother races against the clock—and finds herself on the wrong side of the law—in a desperate fight to save her teenage daughter in this pulse-pounding thriller from the author of Reese’s Book Club Pick and New York Times bestseller Wrong Place Wrong Time.

Give the gift of a great story this Mother's Day! We invite reviewers and media professionals to feature these page-turning titles in upcoming holiday gift guides and reading recommendations to help audiences find the perfect match for the moms in their lives. Review copies of all are available upon request (media contact below).

More about the Morrow Group:

William Morrow is also the flagship imprint for the Morrow Group at HarperCollins, which includes other leading imprints like Avon, a leading romance and romantic comedy imprint; Harper Voyager, a premier home for science fiction, fantasy, and speculative fiction; Mariner, which publishes literary fiction, upmarket nonfiction, and an enduring backlist of classics; Dey Street Books, focused on pop culture and celebrity authors; and Harvest Books and Harper Wave, which specialize in lifestyle, wellness, and cookbooks.

More about HarperCollins Publishers:

HarperCollins Publishers is the second largest consumer book publisher in the world, with operations in 15 countries. With more than 200 years of history and 120+ branded imprints around the world, HarperCollins publishes approximately 10,000 new books every year in 16 languages and has a print and digital catalog of more than 200,000 titles. Writing across dozens of genres, HarperCollins authors include winners of the Nobel Prize, the Pulitzer Prize, the National Book Award, the Newbery and Caldecott Medals, and the Man Booker Prize. HarperCollins, headquartered in New York, is a subsidiary of News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV) and can be visited online at corporate.harpercollins.com.