‘We Are All Guilty Here’ by Karin Slaughter Thrills in Woman’s World Book Club This Week!
This week's best new books include a steamy romantasy, heartfelt lit fic and more!
Welcome back, book lovers! This week, Woman’s World is excited to announce an expanded edition of our book club filled with captivating new releases to sink into. Our book picks will take you on unforgettable journeys through a variety of genres—from literary fiction to romantasy, thriller and more! As usual, we guarantee there’s something here for every reader and bookish mood.
If you’re a fan of Brigid Kemmerer’s spellbinding bestsellers, pick up her latest novel Warrior Princess Assassin. It’s filled with magic, mayhem and simmering spice. For those who prefer edge-of-your-seat thrillers, like Karin Slaughter’s Will Trent series, don’t miss her latest page-turner, We Are All Guilty Here. Slaughter’s new book follows an officer investigating the mysterious disappearance of two teens in a small town. Looking for a sparkling story that will break and heal your heart? Check out Emmy Award–winning writer Aisha Muharrar’s debut novel, Loved One. This week, we also have two fun, must-listen audiobook picks that will keep you entertained from the moment you press play.
Emotional fiction
‘Loved One’ by Aisha Muharrar
Loved One is a moving and layered debut novel by Aisha Muharrar—an Emmy Award–winning writer who has worked on beloved shows like The Good Place and Hacks. When 30-year-old Julia finds out her first love, Gabe, dies unexpectedly, she begins a profound grief-filled journey from Los Angeles to London to recover his belongings. Then she meets Elizabeth, the last woman Gabe loved. But when Elizabeth refuses to give up Gabe’s prized guitar, it’s evident that both women are still keeping secrets.
Chilling thriller
‘We Are All Guilty Here’ by Karin Slaughter
From Pretty Girls to the Will Trent series, acclaimed author Karin Slaughter is known for her heart-racing thrillers—and her latest novel, We Are All Guilty Here, is the first mystery in her new North Falls series. Set in the tiny town of North Falls, the tale begins at a local fireworks night after two teens go missing. Officer Emmy Clifton turned away from her friend’s daughter when she needed help, so now she vows to find her. As Emmy investigates, she learns the girls—and the town—are hiding something.
Steamy romantasy
‘Warrior Princess Assassin’ by Brigid Kemmerer
Fans of A Court of Thorns and Roses and Fourth Wing will delight over Warrior Princess Assassin—the new novel from bestselling author Brigid Kemmerer. The story follows King Maddox Kyronan, a fierce warrior called “Ky,” Princess Jory and an assassin named Asher. Ky’s fire magic makes him a brutal warrior, but now his land is slowly burning. To save his kingdom, he enters a marriage alliance with Princess Jory. Meanwhile, Asher, who is part of the Hunter’s Guild, eyes his new targets: Ky and Jory.
Sweet saga
‘A Dog in Georgia’ by Lauren Grodstein
Heartwarming moments, vivid characters, wise insights… A Dog in Georgia has it all. This novel—penned by Lauren Grodstein—centers on 46-year-old chef, stepmom and wife Amy Webb. Between her stepson leaving for college and her husband’s infidelities, Amy escapes by watching Youtube. Her favorite series is about a dog named Angel, who walks kids to school in the eastern European country of Georgia. But when Angel goes missing, Amy jumps in to help find him, spurring a journey of self-discovery and joy.
Healing ‘found family’ story
‘Everything Is Probably Fine’ by Julia London
Filled with heart, humor and enduring hope, bestselling author Julia London’s Everything Is Probably Fine stars 42-year-old Lorna Lott, who is finally ready to figure out her life. Lorna grew up in the shadow of her sister’s substance abuse and this trauma molded her into the quiet, untrusting person she is today. But when an 8-year-old boy from across the hall befriends Lorna and her dog, she begins to see things differently. With a new friendship and the chance to buy her grandma’s house, Lorna processes her past and charts her future.
Juicy contemporary drama
‘Saving Face’ by Mansi Shah
The seductive power of ambition and dreams—and the lengths people go to achieve success—take center stage in Mansi Shah’s riveting new novel, Saving Face. Ami Shah’s entire life is about to change again: Her skincare empire, Amala, is set to be bought by a Fortune 500 company and she was just nominated for a high-profile entrepreneurial award. But there’s just one lingering problem: Ami is a fraud. Two decades ago in Singapore, orphan Monica Joseph was facing abandonment when she made a shocking decision. She stole her wealthy classmate’s identity and moved halfway around the globe to start over. She’s gone unnoticed for years…until an aspiring journalist sets out to write a full-blown profile on her. With her facade on the brink of collapse, Monica must return to the last place she ever planned to revisit: her home.
Audiobooks
Revenge-filled romance
‘A Killer Getaway’ by Sienna Sharpe
A tropical setting? Check! A vigilante main character? Check! A game of cat and mouse? Check! Sienna Sharpe’s latest book, A Killer Getaway, has all the ingredients for an entertaining summer listen! Lily Lennox has spent the last five summers working a job at a Caribbean resort. But Lily has a secret: She goes there to seek revenge on bad people—and she always gets away with it. But this summer a handsome man named Daniel Black may just unravel Lily’s plans.
Masterful mystery
‘Too Old For This’ by Samantha Downing
If psychological page-turners peppered with dark humor and twists are your thing, you’ll want to press play on Samantha Downing’s new thriller. In Too Old For This, Lottie Jones’ past is coming back to haunt her. Decades earlier, she changed her name and settled into a small town. But when investigative journalist Plum Dixon shows up at her door asking about her involvement in an array of unsolved cases, Lottie takes matters into her own hands…again.
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