Susan Mallery’s New Novel ‘One Big Happy Family’ Leads WW Book Club Picks for Dec. 10–16
Woman’s World book editors share their favorite new holiday titles—from romance to humor!
Decking the halls, baking cookies, planning menus, wrapping presents…the holiday season is in full swing! This week, Woman’s World Book Club has a fun variety of festive reading recommendations to celebrate the season. From humorous tales to romantic romps, nonfiction picks and more, we guarantee these will get everyone in the spirit!
If getting wrapped up in holiday hijinks and a sizzling romantic prospect sound fun, give Kiss Me at Christmas by Jenny Bayliss a try. Another standout holiday read—all about love and family—on this week’s list: One Big Happy Family by Susan Mallery.
For those in the mood to travel to snowy Vermont ahead of a small town’s Hanukkah festival, try Love You a Latke by Amanda Elliot. Bestselling author Jenna Levine raved about Elliot’s latest novel: “As sweet and inviting as a cup of hot chocolate on a cold winter night.”
Are you a fan of the ‘enemies to lovers’ trope? You’re sure to delight over Christmas in Spite of You by K.C. Mills. On the nonfiction side of things, don’t miss Country Faith Christmas by Woman’s World contributing writer Deborah Evans Price, which features 50 reflections and recipes from beloved country music stars like Alan Jackson, Reba and more.
Keep scrolling to find out more about these Woman’s World Book Club recommendations for the week of December 10 to December 16. Happy holidays—and happy reading!
Humor
‘Kiss Me at Christmas’ by Jenny Bayliss
Hilarious and heartfelt, this story centers on Harriet Smith, who is not feeling very merry at all this holiday season. After her daughter opts to spend Christmas in New York City, she stays home to wallow—and spends a night with a handsome stranger. Then, when students break into the Winter Theater, Harriet helps them by taking the blame—which somehow leads to her directing a play and facing her one-night fling again.
Chick lit
‘One Big Happy Family’ by Susan Mallery
Bestselling author Susan Mallery is known for her warm, feel-good books—and her new novel is full of Christmas joy. Julie Parker adores her adult kids, Nick and Dana, but this year, she hopes they don’t come home because she is planning to spend the holidays with her secret boyfriend. But her kids plead to head up to their family cabin in honor of their late father—Julie’s ex. A festive, fun tale about love and family.
Romantic comedy
‘Love You a Latke’ by Amanda Elliot
This sparkling, snow-kissed romance is a holiday delight! Café owner Abby Cohen is tasked with planning her Vermont town’s fledgling Hanukkah festival. She puts out a call for help online—and she’s surprised to hear from one of her regular customers, Seth. But can she deal with his irritatingly sunshiney attitude? When Seth pitches a mutually beneficial fake-dating charade, it stirs up very real feelings.
Romance
‘Christmas in Spite of You’ by K.C. Mills
A swoony, enemies-to-lovers story unfolds when Noel Anderson decides to rent out her apartment on Airbnb for Christmas while she travels. But when she gets sick and has to stay home, a mixup with the booking means her renter, Kanton Joseph, shows up anyway. The two reluctantly agree to cohabitate for the week, but tensions rise as they clash on…everything. After their initial tiffs, Noel and Kanton find themselves drawn to one another.
Nonfiction
‘Country Faith Christmas: 50 Reflections & Recipes from Leading Country Music Stars’ by Deborah Evans Price
Feel your holiday spirit soar as country music icons Reba McEntire, Alan Jackson, Brad Paisley, Luke Bryan and more share their holiday traditions and reflections. The new book by Country Music Association Award-winning writer and Woman’s World contributor Deborah Evans Price is filled with special photos, stories and family recipes, like Tanya Tucker’s Chicken Chili and Brenda Lee’s Squash Casserole. It’s a bighearted, joyful holiday book.
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