In Mona Simpson’s latest novel, My Hollywood, Claire and her husband Paul move to Los Angeles so that Paul can pursue his career as a comedy writer. Claire, a new mother, finds herself unprepared to deal with the sudden change in their marriage: Paul now works late hours, and she is left alone to care for their house and baby. To cope, Claire hires Lola, a fifty-two-year-old mother of five who is working in America to pay for her own children’s higher education back in the Philippines. The juxtaposition of these two women creates a fascinating portrait of modern motherhood — a rich topic for any book club! To help broaden the conversation, we’ve gathered a few more of our favorite motherhood-themed reads. Consider selecting a few of these books and discussing them together!