Motherhood is no cakewalk. Unless you mean literally walking through a pile of cake, in which case that is highly likely. Whether you’re in need of some serious advice or just some reassurance that you’re not in it alone, these 15 books on the trials and tribulations of motherhood are sure to do the trick.

1. This Is Ridiculous This Is Amazing: Parenthood in 71 Lists ($10): One dad’s 71 hilarious lists about parenthood —from “Things We’ve Googled” to “Safe Places to Eat Cookies” to “Games You Can Play While Lying Down.” In one word: Amazing.

2. Bringing up Bebé ($15): Gah. French women. Why must they make everything look like some kind of impromptu Chanel ad? We’re jealy. Anyway, American born Pamela Druckerman took on parenting the French way and shares her discoveries with you in this little gem. (via Earth, Sky + a Wagon Wheel)

3. Simplicity Parenting: Using the Extraordinary Power of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier and More Secure Kids ($9):  Recommended by mega mommy blogger Joanna Goddard, this book takes a look at the ultra fast paced society of today and how it affects childhood.

4. I Just Want to Pee Alone ($10): Welp, that title kind of says it all. With a collection of hilarious essays titled, “A Pinterest-Perfect Mom, I am Not” and “And Then There Was that Time a Priest Called Me a Terrible Mother,” there is bound to be more than one story here you can relate to.