Jane L. Rosen’s New Beach Read ‘Songs of Summer’ Tops WW Book Club This Week!
From historical fiction to romance, thriller and more—we have something for everyone!
Welcome back, book lovers! This week, Woman’s World Book Club is thrilled to announce another batch of captivating new releases to sink into. Our book picks will take you on unforgettable journeys through a variety of genres—from historical fiction to thriller, romance, nonfiction and more! As usual, we guarantee there’s something for every reader or bookish mood.
Looking for a dreamy new beach read? We recommend Jane L. Rosen’s newest page-turner, Songs of Summer, set on idyllic Fire Island. The reigning Queen of Beach Reads Elin Hilderbrand even cheered about it: “Count me as Jane L. Rosen’s biggest fan!” More in the mood for an edge-of-your-seat thriller? Pick up The Last Ferry Out by Andrea Bartz, which transports readers to a remote, secret-filled island. Fans of classic rom-coms will adore Bad Publicity by Biana Gillam. Gillam’s sparkling story follows a book publicist and an author facing a battle of wills—and hearts.
Keep scrolling to find out more about the latest WW Book Club recommendations. Happy reading!
Historical fiction
‘Speak to Me of Home’ by Jeanine Cummins
Filled with vibrant prose and emotion, this multigenerational saga tells the story of three women. In 1968 San Juan, Rafaela has doubts, but she still marries Peter and moves to St. Louis. In the 1980s, Rafeala’s daughter, Ruth, tries to fit in by shedding all connections to her Puerto Rican history. Decades later, Ruth’s daughter, Daisy, returns to San Juan, forcing all three women to revisit the choices that altered their lives.
Thriller
‘The Last Ferry Out’ by Andrea Bartz
An atmospheric island setting, a potential murder, a web of lies…Andrea Bartz’s new page-turner has it all. Abby arrives at Isla Colel—the last place her fiancée, Eszter, was seen alive—to make sense of her tragic death. On the island, Abby befriends a group of expats, but right after one of them tells her about Eszter’s final days, he goes missing. As the expats’ secrets come to light, Abby vows to find the killer before it’s too late.
Romance
‘Bad Publicity’ by Bianca Gillam
Fans of classic rom-coms will delight over this sparkling love story! When Andie lands her dream job as a book publicist, she’s thrilled. But on her first day, she finds out her biggest author is Jack Carlson—the man who ruined her life in college. In order to keep her job, Andie must travel across Europe with Jack. But on the monthlong trip, they soon find themselves in a battle between their heads and hearts.
Women’s fiction
‘Songs of Summer’ by Jane L. Rosen
Beloved for her heart-fluttering summer novels set on New York’s idyllic Fire Island, Jane L. Rosen’s latest features Maggie May Wheeler, who has her life figured out. She has big plans for her vintage record shop and she’s about to get engaged. But after finding an old letter she wrote to her future self, it ignites a desire to meet her birth mother. Maggie arrives on Fire Island—and a whirlwind weekend leaves her questioning everything.
Nonfiction
‘Life with Flowers: Inspiration and Lessons from the Garden’ by Frances Palmer
Simply gazing at flowers has been proven to boost mood and feelings of contentment—and bringing fresh blooms into your home is an easy way to enhance daily joy! In her new book, potter, gardener and photographer Frances Palmer celebrates her love of flowers and offers a guide to gardening, arranging bouquets and more. With beautiful descriptions about how flowers are connected to art and simple how-to’s, readers will usher blooming beauty into their homes in no time!
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