Five Star Gift Ideas

If your mom enjoys watching HBO’s Mare of Easttown, there are plenty of gift ideas that can connect to her enjoyment of the show. Here are a few suggestions:

- Mare of Easttown book: If your mom is an avid reader, she may enjoy reading the book that inspired the series. Brad Ingelsby’s novel Mare of Easttown is a crime thriller set in a small Pennsylvania town, following detective Mare Sheehan as she investigates a murder that shakes the tight-knit community. Your mom may enjoy discovering more about the characters and plot twists that she loved in the show, and comparing the book version to the adaptation.

- Mare of Easttown merchandise: HBO has released a range of official Mare of Easttown merchandise that your mom may appreciate, from t-shirts and sweatshirts to mugs and phone cases. These items feature slogans and images related to the show, such as Mare’s iconic green hoodie, the Easttown police logo, or quotes like “Miss Lady Hawk herself”. Your mom can wear or use these items with pride, showing off her love for the show.

- Easttown-inspired food and drink: The show presents a vivid and authentic portrayal of local Pennsylvania cuisine and culture, which your mom may enjoy trying out in real life. You could gift her a basket filled with Easttown-inspired snacks and drinks, such as soft pretzels, Yuengling beer, scrapple, Tastykakes, or whoopie pies. You can also include a recipe book or a gift card to a local Pennsylvania restaurant or brewery, so that your mom can enjoy a memorable dining experience.

- Local Pennsylvania crafts and souvenirs: The show’s setting is a major character in itself, and your mom may appreciate receiving gifts that celebrate the beauty and character of Pennsylvania. You could look for artisanal crafts made in Pennsylvania, such as pottery, quilts, or woodwork. You could also give her a map or guidebook to the region, or plan a day trip or weekend getaway to a picturesque town, state park, or historic site.

- Crime drama books or movies: If your mom is a fan of crime dramas in general, you could gift her a selection of books or movies in the same vein as Mare of Easttown. For example, you could give her Gillian Flynn’s Sharp Objects, another HBO adaptation about a female journalist returning to her hometown to report on a murder, or Stieg Larsson’s The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, a gritty Swedish thriller featuring an unconventional female investigator. Alternatively, you could introduce her to classic crime films like The Silence of the Lambs, Zodiac, or Se7en, which feature gripping mysteries and memorable characters.

Or you can get her a star map with an important date you share.