Sophie Kinsella Shines in Woman’s World Book Club’s Best Picks for October 15 to October 21

This week’s top new book releases offer something for every reader! If you’re searching for October book releases, Woman’s World Book Club has you covered. From a heartfelt novella to a gripping mystery, an eerie thriller and more, these reads are sure to captivate!

For October 15 to October 21, dive into Sophie Kinsella’s latest release, What Does It Feel Like, described by Jodi Picoult as “the bravest book you’ll read all year.” Looking for a new mystery novel? Sarah Sawyer’s The Undercurrent delivers a gripping, multi-perspective mystery guaranteed to enthrall suspense fans. Or if ancient myths and magic sound intriguing, try The Last Dragon of The East by Katrina Kwan. Searching for the best Halloween books? This Cursed House by Del Sandeen is the perfect spooky read, set in 1962 New Orleans with eerie twists and dark secrets.

For fans of nonfiction self-help books, bestselling author Lysa Terkeurst shares her journey through betrayal and healing in I Want to Trust You, But I Don’t, which she wrote in the wake of her own divorce and healing. In it, she opens up about her experiences with betrayal and how to, ultimately, map out healthier relationships and a happier future.

Keep scrolling for the entire list of Woman’s World Book Club recommendations for the week of October 15 to October 21.

 

Women’s Fiction

‘What Does It Feel Like?’ by Sophie Kinsella

In her most autobiographical story to date, bestselling and beloved author Sophie Kinsella pens a powerful tale about love, life and grief. When novelist Eve wakes up one day with no memory, her husband explains she’s had an operation to remove a brain tumor. As she learns to walk, talk and write again, she also rediscovers what is most important. A novella filled with poignant moments and Kinsella’s signature charm.

Mystery

‘The Undercurrent’ by Sarah Sawyer

A gripping page-turner unfolds when new mom Bee returns to her hometown of Austin, Texas, after Leo, her estranged twin Gus’ best friend and her old crush, comes back into her life. Meanwhile, Deecie Jeffries has been missing for years—and Bee becomes consumed with uncovering the truth about her disappearance. Told from multiple perspectives in two time lines, suspense fans will devour this stunning saga!

Historical Thriller

‘This Cursed House’ by Del Sandeen

Readers are taken back to 1962 in this bone-chilling tale. Jemma Barker is desperate to escape her life in Chicago, so she accepts a job with the Duchon family in New Orleans. But the Duchons are not what they seem and they look down on Jemma. Then she discovers the family is under a curse—and they believe Jemma has the power to break it. As Jemma digs into their history, more dark secrets come to the surface.

Fantasy

‘The Last Dragon of the East’ by Katrina Kwan

Inspired by Chinese myths of ancient dragon gods, Katrina Kwan’s dazzling story has it all. Sai was born with the power to see red threads of fate between soulmates—but he only sees gray when he follows his own thread. When Sai acquires a pair of magic dragon scales that help his ailing mother, he’s sent on a trek to find a dragon thought to be extinct—while searching for his own Fated One.

Nonfiction

‘I Want To Trust You, but I Don’t’ by Lysa TerKeurst

When you’re dealing with betrayal, it can be difficult to move past the pain—but in her new book, faith leader and New York Times bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst says it’s possible and shows readers how to heal. In it, she writes about her own divorce, her struggles and how she’s learned to trust that God will never fail her. With warm advice and practical wisdom­, like how to ask what-if questions to help process doubt and which red flags to look for, her book is a map to healthier relationships and a happier future.