WW Book Club April 23rd – April 29th: 5 New Reads You Won’t Be Able to Put Down

Maggie Dillard, Melissa D'Agnese and Carissa Mosness
·3 min read

Welcome to the WW book club! This week, we’re sharing our favorite new books in a variety of genres. From romance, cozy mysteries, historical fantasy and more these reads are sure to entertain. And there’s another thing we can guarantee: These books will lift your mood, lower your stress and help you feel great.

Here is our WW book club roundup for April 23rd – April 29th, 2024. Let us know which ones you end up reading and what you think. We love hearing from you! (To quickly access all our WW book club recommendations, click here.)

Historical Fiction

The Beautiful People by Michelle Gable

The Beautiful People by Michelle Gable (WW Book Club)
Graydon House

Readers are taken back to 1960s Palm Beach in this vivid tale. Margo Hightower’s life is not going as planned, but that’s about to change. She’s hired as assistant to photographer Slim Aarons — known for his bright photos of Hollywood stars. Soon, Margo is swept up in the glitz and glamour of her new life and forms a bond with heiress and rising fashion designer Lily Pulitzer. But will a growing web of secrets and lies change it all?

Thriller

One of Us Knows by Alyssa Cole

One of Us Knows by Alyssa Cole (WW Nook Club)
William Morrow Paperbacks

Award-winning author Alyssa Cole has penned novels across multiple genres, and her latest is a riveting, eerie page-turner. Kenetria “Ken” Nash received her diagnosis of dissociative identity disorder years ago. Now, her new job is as caretaker of a historic home. But when the home’s conservation trust shows up, along with a Nor’easter, Ken is trapped there. Then a murder takes place and she must prove her innocence before it’s too late.

Women’s Fiction

Welcome Home, Caroline Kline by Courtney Preiss

Welcome Home, Caroline Kline by Courtney Preiss (WW Book Club)
G.P. Putnam's Sons

This sparkling and witty debut novel written by Courtney Preiss follows Caroline Kline, who is picking up the pieces of her life after a surprise breakup. When her father injures himself in a fall, he asks Caroline to move home to the Jersey Shore — but not to be his caretaker. He needs Caroline to be his substitute in his men’s softball league. A fun story about life, love, baseball and finding your way home.

Cozy Mystery

Feline Fatale by Rita Mae Brown

Feline Fatale by Rita Mae Brown (WW Book Cover)
Bantam

Chaos and danger ensue in the latest installment in Rita Mae Brown’s beloved Sneaky Pie Brown series. Mary Minor “Harry” Haristeen’s friend Ned Tucker is in the House of Delegates advocating for a bill to improve road clearing. Tensions are running high between the parties…then one of the young pages who assists the delegates mysteriously dies. Now, Harry enlists her feline friends to catch the killer and restore order.

Nonfiction

I Wish I Knew by Donna Ashworth (On sale: May 7, 2024)

I Wish I Knew by Donna Ashworth (WW BOOK CLUB)
Black & White Publishing

When self-doubt, worries and anxieties swirl in our minds, it can feel hard to escape the stress spiral. But in her new book, bestselling author and poet Donna Ashworth assures readers that silencing negativity with uplifting mantras, reflections and affirmations can be easy. Each page is filled with poems that deliver hopeful truths, meaningful lessons and wise insights — like the true healing power of accepting small wins, loving yourself and practicing gratitude. As Ashworth’s words act as a map of lessons that lead to a peaceful and joy-filled life!

Missed our last few book clubs? Click through the links below!

WW Book Club April 16th – April 22nd: 5 New Reads You Won’t Be Able to Put Down

WW Book Club April 9th – April 15th: 5 New Reads You Won’t Be Able to Put Down

WW Book Club April 2nd – April 8th: 5 New Reads You Won’t Be Able to Put Down