Woman’s World Book Club’s Top Picks: Lyla Sage’s New Novel and More for November 12 to November 18
A spicy cowboy romance and a sweeping fantasy are among this week’s best new books!
Hello, book lovers! This week we have a fresh batch of just-released book recommendations here at Woman’s World Book Club—from romance to fantasy, nonfiction and more, there’s something for everyone.
For the week of November 12 to November 18, we’re starting off our list with The Memory Dress by Jade Beer. Bestselling author Shelley Noble described Beer’s latest as “an endearing story of loss and recovery, mystery and memory, heartache and love.” If you’re more in the market for an enthralling cowboy romance, we recommend Lyla Sage’s Lost and Lassoed—the third novel in her reader-favorite Rebel Blue Ranch series.
Interested in a page-turning fantasy set in 1885 Egypt? Look no further than Isabel Ibañez’s Where The Library Hides, which is the jaw-dropping conclusion to her bestseller What the River Knows. For those who enjoy a quirky whodunit, starring a hilarious four-legged character, try Pony Confidential by Christina Lynch.
How about a fun nonfiction pick? The Happiest Hour by Debbie Podlogar serves up more than 50 delicious mocktails for the holiday season and beyond!
Keep scrolling for more details on Woman’s World Book Club’s list of book recs for the week of November 12 to November 18.
Historical fiction
‘The Memory Dress’ by Jade Beer
This captivating story begins in England in 2018, when Jayne meets her elderly neighbor, Meredith, who has little to no memory and can’t find her husband. Jayne tries to help her, but her only clue is a mystery itself: a gown with a note saying it’s a gift to Meredith from Princess Diana. The dual-timeline saga takes readers to 1988, when Meredith is a seamstress for one of the most iconic women in the world. A dazzling read!
Romance
‘Lost and Lassoed’ by Lyla Sage
Sizzling chemistry and sweet emotion take center stage in Lyla Sage’s latest novel. The story follows Teddy Andersen, who is stuck wondering what her small-town future will look like. So when she’s enlisted to help Gus Ryder on his 8,000-acre ranch for the summer, she accepts. Gus can’t stand Teddy, his sister’s best friend, but as they work together, they slowly start to see each other in a whole new light.
Mystery
‘Pony Confidential’ by Christina Lynch
A charming, unique whodunit unfolds as Pony, a hilarious and grumpy pony, sets off on a trek to reunite with Penny, the little girl he was separated from years prior. Meanwhile, Penny is now an adult living an ordinary life—until she finds herself being accused of a murder she didn’t commit. When Pony hears about Penny’s situation, he sets out to prove her innocence. What follows is a magical story about friendship in all forms.
Fantasy
‘Where the Library Hides’ by Isabel Ibañez
Heroic characters, memorable scenes, spectacular adventure… the conclusion to Isabel Ibañez’s bestseller What the River Knows stuns. In 1885 Egypt, Inez Olivera is still reeling from the discoveries about her family that have led her down a path of dangerous magic. But when her uncle issues an ultimatum to receive her inheritance, she may have to marry Whitford “Whit” Hayes—her nemesis. Where will her fate, and heart, lead her?
Nonfiction
‘The Happiest Hour: Delicious Mocktails for a Fabulous Moms’ Night In’ by Debbie Podlogar
Cocktails are often part of holiday festivities, but you can have fun even if you’re not drinking! And Debbie Podlogar, creator of Instagram’s @Mocktail.Mom—with more than 117,000 followers—and host of the Thriving Alcohol-Free podcast, is here to prove it. In her book, she shares 50+ tasty mocktails, like Don’t Be So Old Fashioned and Cranberry Dream, plus tips for garnishing drinks, setting up a home bar and having fun without the hangover.
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