WW Book Club January 21st – January 27th: 7 Reads You Won’t Be Able to Put Down

Legendary author James Patterson has penned more than 114 bestselling novels. His latest heart-racing thriller is filled with mystery and intrigue. When three savvy private ­investigators — Brendan Holmes, Margaret Marple and Auguste Poe — open a firm and make headlines in New York City, they attract the attention of the NYPD, who is trying to uncover their mysterious pasts.

Charming locales, delicious food descriptions and magic…this tale has it all! After American chef Georgia May Jackson loses her sous-chef position, her French boyfriend and her sense of taste all in one night, she’s crushed. When she receives an invitation from her estranged mother, she accepts and heads to an island off of Seattle. What follows is a story of family legacies, connections, love and uplifting hope. 

This novel stars the four women of the Gardin family, whose lives loosely parallel beloved women from the Bible. In Edin, Georgia, Ruth runs the family business, Mary and Martha fuel tensions and matriarch Naomi is always the peacemaker. Soon, hidden truths come to light and the Gardin women are finally forced to grapple with what it really means to be a family.

A kooky, fun whodunit begins in the latest installment of the Sherlock Homes Bookshop Mystery series. When a psychic fair arrives in town, bookshop owner Gemma Doyle wants nothing to do with it. Then she’s talked into attending a séance — only to be banned upon arrival! As she’s leaving, she hears a scream. She bursts back in to find a dead body…someone in the room is a killer. Now, Gemma must track the clues to find the murderer.

We’ve all been there: Negative thoughts and worry pop up, then suddenly it’s an anxiety spiral. In her new book, psychotherapist Dr. Annie Zimmerman helps readers look at their past actions to identify unhelpful patterns and stop them in their tracks. With wisdom, empathy and practical tips — like the five steps to handle suffering and reflection exercises — Dr. Zimmerman’s book serves as a toolkit for conquering toxic habits and embracing true joy!

Hearts race in this gripping sequel, where Talia March, Pallas Llewellyn and Amelia Rivers can’t seem to remember one night of their lives that somehow resulted in all three having psychic abilities. And the one person who might be able to help them remember — and find the list of other psychics — seems to have disappeared. Luckily, Luke Rand shows up to help Talia, but their surprise retreat leads them to a remote island where someone ends up dead.

In the book that inspired the upcoming movie, a team of Russians has one goal: to restore their nation to greatness. And only the CIA legendary spymaster Frances Coffey can prevent it. But she will need the help of Argylle, a troubled agent with a horrible past. But the duo must work together to prevent Russia from achieving their goals — as long as they can save themselves first.