Historical Fiction, Thrillers and Romance! ‘Harlem Rhapsody’ Leads WW Book Club Picks for February 25–March 3
From eerie thrillers to heartfelt romance, this week’s new releases are sure to captivate!
Greetings, book lovers! This week, Woman’s World Book Club is excited to announce another enthralling batch of new releases for you to sink into. Our picks span multiple genres from thriller to historical fiction, rom-com and more! As usual, we promise there’s something for every reader or bookish mood.
Fans of fascinating historical fiction books are in for a treat this week! Harlem Rhapsody by bestselling author Victoria Christopher Murray is a gripping story about the woman who started the Harlem Renaissance. If you’re on the hunt for a haunting page-turner, pick up Cold as Hell by Kelley Armstrong. Armstrong’s thriller transports readers to an icy locale filled with mystery and looming danger.
More in the mood for a laugh-out-loud romance? We recommend Never Planned on You by Lindsay Hameroff. Fellow author Rochelle B. Weinstein described Hameroff’s latest novel as “refreshingly smart, fun and sexy.” If you’re looking to escape overseas in your next read, To Sicily With Love by Jennifer Probst is your instant ticket. Probst is beloved for her destination novels—and this one serves up all her signature charm and idyllic backdrops.
Our nonfiction pick this week is a delicious cookbook! One Pot One Portion by Eleanor Wilkinson is brimming with 100 effortlessly comforting meals from Risotto Carbonara to Apple Tarte Tatin.
Keep scrolling to find out even more about the WW Book Club recommendations for the week of February 25 to March 3. Happy reading!
Thriller
‘Cold as Hell’ by Kelley Armstrong – Minotaur Books
An eerie, heart-racing mystery unfolds when Detective Casey Duncan, now pregnant and living in the sanctuary town of Haven’s Rock, investigates a strange assault near the town’s forbidden forest. As a snow- storm hits Haven’s Rock and covers the forest, Casey and her husband, Sheriff Eric Dalton, uncover a frozen body and unravel dark secrets. Now, it seems their safe haven town is anything but.
Historical fiction
‘Harlem Rhapsody’ by Victoria Christopher Murray
This gripping, extraordinary book begins at the start of the Harlem Renaissance in 1919. Jessie Redmon Fauset is the new literary editor of The Crisis. W.E.B. Du Bois, the founder of The Crisis, enlists Jessie to find young writers—and she does. She discovers emerging Black writers like Langston Hughes and Nella Larsen. As her fame grows, Jessie’s relationship with W.E.B. could jeopardize it all.
Romantic comedy
‘Never Planned On You’ by Lindsay Hameroff
Humor, second-chance love and undeniable chemistry meld in this story by Lindsay Hameroff. Ali Rubin is a free spirit who follows her dreams. Her latest dream? Leaving her chef job for a wedding planning gig. Then her past catches up with her in the form of Graham, the Brit she once had a fling with. Turns out, he’s actually the groom in the wedding she’s planning. A perfect read for fans of the 2001 rom-com The Wedding Planner!
Family saga
‘To Sicily With Love’ by Jennifer Probst
Bestselling author Jennifer Probst is well-known for her sweet destination novels—and her latest tale takes readers on another Italian getaway. After losing both of her parents and spiraling professionally, Aurora York discovers she has blood relatives in Sicily. When a cousin asks her to come visit, she goes. As she connects with family, Aurora slowly heals from grief, makes new friends and faces a life-changing choice.
Nonfiction
‘One Pot One Portion: 100 Simple Recipes Just for You’ by Eleanor Wilkinson – Clarkson Potter
Recipe developer and food pro Eleanor Wilkinson has created a delicious guide for when you’re eating solo or just don’t want a ton of leftovers! Each of her 100 com- forting, no-fuss recipes is designed for single servings— but can also easily be doubled for two. With minimal cleanup and simple ingredients, dishes like Risotto Carbonara, Meatball and Mozzarella Orzo and Apple Tarte Tatin cut down on food waste and make cooking more practical—and fun!
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