WW Book Club April 30th – May 6th: 5 New Reads You Won’t Be Able to Put Down

Welcome to the WW book club! This week, we’re sharing our favorite new books in a variety of genres. From romance to cozy mysteries, thrillers 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 30th – May 6th, 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.)

Cozy Mystery

Patchwork Quilt Murder by Leslie Meier

Patchwork Quilt Murder by Leslie Meier (WW Book Club)
Kensington Cozies

A fun and fast-paced whodunit ensues in the latest installment of Leslie Meier’s Lucy Stone Mystery series. When a community center opens in town, reporter Lucy Stone is suspicious of the new director, Darleen Busby-Platt. Her hunch deepens when a young employee vanishes, then remains are found. With a few suspects on her list, Lucy must uncover the lies and crack the case quickly — or else she could be next!

Women's Fiction

Funny Story by Emily Henry

Funny Story by Emily Henry (WW Book Club)
Berkley

Bestselling author Emily Henry is known for her smart and witty romances — and her latest novel is another sparkling love story. When Daphne’s fiancé, Peter, admits he’s actually in love with his childhood friend, Petra, she’s crushed. The only person who can understand her is Petra’s ex, scruffy Miles Nowak. Miles and Daphne become roommates, then hatch a plan to make their exes jealous, but the faux romance starts to feel very real.

Thriller

Darling Girls by Sally Hepworth

Darling Girls by Sally Hepworth (WW Book Club)
St. Martin's Press

Danger, deception and secrets…this heart-racing saga penned by Sally Hepworth has it all. The plot follows Jessica, Norah and Alicia, who are taken in by a foster mom, Miss Fairchild. They think they’ll finally have a good family life — until Miss Fairchild’s rules become suffocating and the girls break away. But when a body is discovered under the home they grew up in years later, the women return to the house to discover the truth.

Romance

The Good Ones Are Taken by Taj McCoy

The Good Ones Are Taken by Taj McCoy (WW Book Club)
MIRA

Brimming with sweet charm and feel-good moments, this entertaining rom-com follows Maggie, who is getting over a bad breakup. Her best friends, Savvy and Joan, want her to find a date for their weddings. Maggie resorts to online dating with no luck, then she meets a charming doctor. But when her college friend Garrett admits he has feelings for her, she must decide between two great men.

Nonfiction

Food Gifts: 150+ Irresistible Recipes for Crafting Personalized Presents by Elle Simone Scott

Food Gifts: 150+ Irresistible Recipes for Crafting Personalized Presents by Elle Simone Scott (WW Book Club)
America's Test Kitchen

Do you ever feel stumped when trying to think up creative and thoughtful gift ideas for those you love? To the rescue: chef and culinary pro Elle Simone Scott’s new book is full of clever ideas to make sweet, special foodie gifts! With a bevy of savvy tips and tricks—like how to wrap the food like a pro and fun ways to mail gifts to long-distance loved ones, along with 150+ delicious recipes for Bundt cakes, pies in a jar, dips and spreads — Scott makes gift-giving even more joyful!


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

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

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