Best New Books Out This Week From Devney Perry, Jennifer Lynn Barnes and More—According to WW Editors!
From dark academia to whimsical romantasy, there's something for everyone!
Key Takeaways
- Woman's World Book Club returns with the best new books out this week.
- This week features a range of genres from dark academia, romantasy and nature!
- Books are written by bestselling authors Janet Evanovich, Devney Perry and more.
Happy Tuesday, book lovers! With a new week, comes new books—and Woman’s World is thrilled to announce our latest book club picks! This week, we have an array of must-read titles from bestselling authors like Janet Evanovich, Jennifer Lynn Barnes and more. Today’s an especially exciting day for Devney Perry fans! The beloved author penned the hit romantasy series, Shield of Sparrows, and now she’s back with a dark academia novel that’s perfect for fans of Gossip Girl and We Were Liars.
These new reads, out now, will take you on enthralling adventures through a variety of genres—from mysteries to romantasy, nonfiction and beyond. As usual, we guarantee there’s something here for every type of reader and bookish mood. Keep scrolling for all our must-read picks!
Split Second by Janet Evanovich—Adventure mystery
With more than 200 million books sold, Janet Evanovich is revered for her humorous, high-stakes Stephanie Plum series—and Split Second is installment 32! Stephanie’s career as a bounty hunter has left her with a long list of enemies. But lately, there’s one enemy sending very disturbing notes. Plus, she’s adjusting to being newly married while working alongside her ex-fiancé and mentor, Ranger. A zany, action-packed ride!
‘The Secrets of Clarence Manor’ by Devney Perry—Dark academia
Devney Perry, bestselling author of the hit romantasy series Shield of Sparrows, ventures into the world of dark academia in The Secrets of Clarence Manor. Aston University is brimming with wealthy students—and mysterious secrets. Cassia is outrunning her past, Elora is guarded and cold and Ivy hides her pain with a gorgeous mask. Now, they’re all roommates at Clarence Manor…where it’s hard to keep secrets buried.
‘Blood of Silver’ by Allie Nguyen—Whimsical fantasy
Magical worlds, dormant powers and simmering romance take center stage in Allie Nguyen’s debut novel, Blood of Silver. Linh is at her mother’s funeral when a boy shows up, hinting at secrets to her mother’s past. To find out more, she travels to Ebrirene, a realm governed by ancient magics. Here, she learns the strange boy, Elior, is the crown prince—and that her mother once sealed a portal for this realm. But can she summon the same powers?
‘Dangerous Impulses’ by Jennifer Lynn Barnes—Crime thriller
Fans of twisty tales and chilling cold cases will flip for Jennifer Lynn Barnes’ Dangerous Impulses—the fifth installment of her bestselling The Naturals series. Cassie Hobbes joined the FBI’s Naturals program at 17, thanks to her ability to read people. Since then, Cassie, Dean, Michael, Lia and Sloane, each with their own talents, have saved many lives. As Christmas, they have more than a few cases to crack…
‘In the Company of Pandas’ by Dr.Brandie Smith—Delightful panda guide
Between munching on bamboo and playfully tumbling around, giant pandas are too cute to resist! Just ask panda expert Dr. Brandie Smith. “Obviously, these bears are adored because they’re adorable—giant black-and-white puffballs that love to frolic,” writes Dr. Smith, director of the Smithsonian’s National Zoo. In the Company of Pandas offers a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at these lovable bears. With first-person anecdotes and facts about pandas’ behavior, biology and the efforts to protect them from extinction, this book is a joyful guide for animal lovers!
A version of this article appeared in the November 23, 2026 print issue of Woman’s World.
Ready for more? Subscribe to our YouTube channel for video podcasts, health tips and uplifting stories designed for women 40, 50, 60 and beyond.
Conversation
All comments are subject to our Community Guidelines. Woman's World does not endorse the opinions and views shared by our readers in our comment sections. Our comments section is a place where readers can engage in healthy, productive, lively, and respectful discussions. Offensive language, hate speech, personal attacks, and/or defamatory statements are not permitted. Advertising or spam is also prohibited.
