WW Book Club’s Festive Picks for December 17–23—Including Sarah Morgan’s Latest!

Welcome back, book lovers! As we continue prepping for the holidays, we’re also taking notes on the best new Yuletide books from bestselling authors like Sarah Morgan, RaeAnne Thayne and more. And this week, Woman’s World Book Club has another batch of festive reading recommendations to celebrate the season.

Want to spend some time in a quaint cottage in the Cotswolds this Christmas? Pick up The Holiday Cottage by Sarah Morgan, which centers around two women finding meaning and renewed hope at Christmastime. If you’re more in the mood for a cozy mystery, dive into A Slay Ride Together With You by Vicky Delany—it’s a holiday whodunit filled with danger, intrigue and fun seasonal tidbits.

For those looking for romance this season, we have two heart-fluttering recommendations. The Christmas Catch by Toni Shiloh promises second-chance love, wholesome moments and uplifting faith. The December Market by beloved author RaeAnne Thayne is filled with Christmas magic, family moments and the possibility of new romance.

Any Disneyworld or Disneyland fans here? The Unofficial Disney Parks Holiday Cookbook by Ashley Craft is a fun, festive guide to Disney’s culinary delights—and a thoughtful gift idea for Disney lovers!

Women’s fiction 

‘The Holiday Cottage’ by Sarah Morgan

Bestselling author Sarah Morgan is beloved for her cozy, feel-good stories—and her latest is a truly heartwarming tale. When workaholic Imogen is forced to take time off, she accepts an invitation from her favorite client, Dorothy, to stay at her guest cottage in the Cotswolds for Christmas. Helping Imogen gives Dorothy a chance to make reparations for her own past, but it also requires that she take risks. Now, both women have the chance to heal. 

Romance

‘The Christmas Catch’ by Toni Shiloh

’Tis the season for romance and sweet second chances! Three years ago, Bebe Gordon came home to Peachwood Bay with a divorce certificate and her daughter, Hope. Now, NFL wide receiver Jahleel Walker is also heading back to the small town after a career-ending injury. When Bebe and Jahleel reconnect, they’re shocked to still find sparks. Soon, they’ll have to decide if the Christmas spirit that brought them back together can really last forever.

Cozy mystery

‘A Slay Ride Together With You’ by Vicki Delany

Danger, intrigue and festive fun abound in this whodunit set in Rudolph, New York. When shop owner Merry Wilkinson’s best friend, Vicky Casey, gets engaged to Chef Mark Groose, the new couple moves into the historic, possibly haunted Cole House. One night, Merry and Vicky discover a dead body in the garden…and Mark is standing over the corpse. They vow to help clear Mark’s name and find the real culprit or else! 

Chick lit

‘The December Market’ by RaeAnne Thayne

The magic of Christmas comes to life in this sparkling tale by beloved author RaeAnne Thayne. Soap shop owner Amanda Taylor is lacking holiday cheer, but she tries to stay upbeat for her customers at the Shelter Springs Holiday Giving Market. Meanwhile, her grandmother, Birdie, starts dating someone at the Shelter Inn retirement community, then introduces Amanda to her beau’s charming grandson, Rafe. Will Amanda take a chance on love? 

Nonfiction 

‘The Unofficial Disney Parks Holidays Cookbook’ by Ashley Craft

Fill your kitchen with the whimsical joy of Disney World and Disneyland this holiday season, thanks to this fun cookbook by Ashley Craft. After growing up in Anaheim, California, Craft became a pro on all things Disney—and now she’s a leading Disney expert with her popular blog, Ashley Crafted. In her new cookbook, she’s sharing 100 recipes inspired by Disney’s annual holiday favorites—like The Lock, Shock and Barrel Sundae from Auntie Gravity’s, and frozen apple cider from The Tropical Hideaway. A great last-minute gift for Disney fans!