In doing research on some recent articles, I've stumbled upon a couple of books that I'm adding to my reading list.

I share with you, ladies, in case you want to add them to your list. And, I share with you, guys, in case you want to pick one of these up for the mom(s) in your life (Mother's Day is next Sunday!).

"Hidden Messages: What Our Words and Actions are Telling Our Children" is a book by author Elizabeth Pantley (author of "The No Cry Sleep Solution" and "Kid Cooperation" -- a book we recently reviewed in Her Times, April 15, 2007 issue). I loved every one of Pantley's books that I've read before and find her advice to be solid and down-to-earth without being preachy or too touchy-feely (does that make sense?). It's practical parenting advice for real-life mothers. I couldn't wait for Mother's Day -- I ordered this one for myself.

"If Women Ran the World, S*** Would Get Done" is a book title that, obviously, caught my eye because, well, this is something that my girlfriends and I have actually said more than a few times. Reading the description made the book all the more intriguing because it's not just a book -- it's call to action -- encouraging women to "dream about the kind of world you'd run. And use the questions and pages in this book to write them down. Make your own dreams come true!" I ordered a review copy that we hope to feature in our Aug. 12 issue of Her Times (theme is "Dreaming Big").

"This is Not The Life I Ordered:50 Ways to Keep Your Head Above Water When Life Keeps Dragging You Down" is a book that came about from four freinds who would get together for "kitchen-table coaching sessions" who realized their great advice could help other women. Advice from other women -- I can never get enough of that....

Which leads me to my next "find"...

"Everything I Need to Know, I Learned From Other Women" this book's title speaks for itself.