Woman’s World Book Club Recommends the New Sabaa Tahir Book for October 8 to October 14

Calling all book lovers! A new week means a new batch of just-released book recommendations from Woman’s World Book Club—and this time we have a variety of reads from compelling historical fiction to chilling mystery, sweeping fantasy and more!

For October 8 to October 14, open up Shelley Noble’s The Colony Club for a ticket back to Gilded Age New York City. For those more in the mood for a tantalizing mystery, dive into The Sequel by Jean Hanff Korelitz, whose writing was described by master storyteller Stephen King as “insanely readable.” If YA romantasy is your cup of tea, we suggest Sabaa Tahir’s Heir which packs high-stakes drama, action and adventure into every chapter.

On the nonfiction side of things, pick up the inspiring new book, Beyond the Surface, written by paralympic champion and speaker Jessica Long. In her new book, Long shares what it was like having both legs amputated as a toddler and how this harrowing event forced her to overcome challenges—and write her own story—from a very young age.

Keep scrolling for Woman’s World Book Club’s entire list of recommendations for the week of For October 8 to October 14. Happy reading!

Historical Fiction

‘The Colony Club’ by Shelley Noble

Bestselling author Shelley Noble’s latest novel transports readers to Gilded Age New York City. When Daisy Harriman is refused a room at the Waldorf because she’s unaccompanied, she retaliates by creating the first women’s club. Daisy then hires architect Stanford White to design the clubhouse, and he enlists actress Elsie de Wolfe and aspiring architect Nora Bromely to turn a dream into reality. A rich tribute to the Gilded Age!

Mystery

‘The Sequel’ by Jean Hanff Korelitz

This chilling, creatively woven story by Jean Hanff Korelitz—whose work was described as “insanely readable” by the iconic Stephen King—is the second installment in The Book series. Anna Williams-Bonner’s novelist husband Jacob Finch Bonner is dead, so she decides to try her hand at penning a novel. But she begins receiving excerpts of a story that should no longer exist…which means someone knows too much about her past.

Fantasy

‘Heir’ by Sabaa Tahir

Filled with high-stakes action, vengeance and simmering romance, this novel follows three young people—Aiz, Sirsha and Quil. A big mistake lands Aiz in prison, while Sirsha is tasked with hunting down a killer and Quil, who is crown prince of the Empire, must ask himself if he’s the heir the people need. What follows is a riveting adventure that interweaves their lives as they each wrestle with love, power and consequences.

Thriller

‘The Boyfriend’ by Freida McFadden

From the bestselling author of the wildly popular Housemaid series comes another addictive page-turner. Sydney Shaw has a bad dating history. But she finally hits the jackpot with her new boyfriend—he’s charming, he’s handsome and he’s a doctor. When a string of deaths down the coast stump police and point to a mystery man who strategically dates his victims before he kills them, Sydney is suspicious. Is her dream man her worst nightmare?

Nonfiction

‘Beyond the Surface’ by Jessica Long

Paralympic champion and inspirational speaker Jessica Long had both her legs amputated as a toddler, forcing her to overcome great challenges and forge a path to self-acceptance from a young age. In her new book, Beyond the Surface, she shares the adversity she’s faced, her own daily struggles with insecurities and the lessons she’s learned—like how to put an end to self-criticism. With strength and grace, she helps readers recognize that our differences are what make us beautiful.