'These Summer Storms' by Sarah MacLean and Other Must-Reads for July!
Welcome back, book lovers! This week, Woman's World Book Club is thrilled to announce another batch of entertaining and enthralling new releases to sink into. Our book picks will take you on alluring journeys through a variety of genres—from thriller to women's fiction, romance, nonfiction and more! As usual, we guarantee there's something for every reader and every bookish mood.
Are you looking for an absorbing drama-filled family saga? Pick up Sarah MacLean's latest novel, These Summer Storms, which follows Alice Storm after she returns home for the first time in five years. If tender yet funny love stories are more your style, pick up Totally and Completely Fine by Elissa Sussman. Sussman's latest novel is a poignant look at learning to love again in the aftermath of grief. Plus, bestselling author Tia Williams called it "a totally addictive, stunning summer read." Meanwhile, fans of thrillers will enjoy Stacey Abrams' newest novel Coded Justice, which centers around an action-packed AI takeover.
Keep scrolling to discover even more about this week's best new books.
Romance
'Totally and Completely Fine' by Elissa Sussman
Dell
Bestselling author Elissa Sussman's new novel, Totally and Completely Fine , is a tender, inspiring story about learning to live—and love—again in the midst of grief and healing. In her small Montana town, Lauren Parker is known for two things: She's the sister of Hollywood star Gabe Parker and she's a widowed single mother. When she meets handsome actor Ben Walsh on the set of her brother's new movie, she's feeling lost—then sparks fly. A dual-timeline tale about love and starting over.
Thriller
'Coded Justice' by Stacey Abrams
Doubleday
Stacey Abrams' latest novel, Coded Justice , is the third book in her hit Avery Keene series—and it's packed with eerie schemes, medical mysteries and a vibrant cast of characters. Former Supreme Court clerk Avery Keene is putting the past behind her by burying herself in work as an internal investigator at a prestigious D.C. law firm. But when a high-end client seeks her out about a potentially sinister medical AI system, she's brought on to crack the case. As fatalities rise, Avery and her three colleagues race the clock.
Women's fiction
'Finding Grace' by Loretta Rothschild
St. Martin's Press
Finding Grace is Loretta Rothschild's enthralling novel with a shocking twist at the start. The story follows Honor and her seemingly perfect life. She has a beautiful daughter, Chloe, and a charming husband, Tom. But beneath the surface, Honor's desire for another child lingers—that is, until a shocking event upends their world. Years later, Tom makes a decision that causes two women's paths to overlap, revealing long-buried secrets and emotional consequences.
Family saga
'These Summer Storms' by Sarah MacLean
Ballantine Books
Set on an idyllic island, These Summer Storms marks historical romance author Sarah MacLean's first foray into contemporary fiction—and it's a stunning summer drama! Alice Storm has made a life of her own beyond the powerful Storm name—and she hasn't returned to her family's palatial beach house in five years, until the sudden death of her father brings her back. Now, Alice, her three siblings and their mother must play an 'inheritance game' that unearths the past.
Nonfiction
'Farmhouse Weeknights' by Melissa Bahen
Gibbs Smith
If you're like us and find yourself overwhelmed by the question "What's for dinner?" every night, Melissa Bahen's Farmhouse Weeknights is for you. In her new cookbook, Bahen, a food blogger turned recipe developer, serves up more than 80 nutritious recipes like Italian Pasta Salad, Weeknight Beef Stroganoff, S'mores Bars and more. Also nice: Each dish is packed with wholesome ingredients and takes an hour or less!
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