WW Book Club May 14th – May 20th: 5 New Reads You Won’t Be Able to Put Down
Readers, get your notebooks ready, as Woman's World Book Club has new title recommendations for the week of May 14 to May 20! A variety of historical fiction, self-help books, romance, and more make up the newly released books this week, offering page-turners exciting opportunities to dive into 1948 China, circa 1890s England, the Kentucky Derby, and a number of other worlds.
Eve J. Chung's Daughters of Shandong will transport readers to rural China as eldest daughter Hai takes on the brunt of her family's burden. Alison Cook, Ph.D., will break down a system designed to help with emotional freedom in I Shouldn't Feel This Way, while Toni Shiloh will give readers all the excitement of love and romance in A Run at Love.
Keep scrolling for the Woman's World book club recommendation list for May 14 to May 20.
Women's Fiction
The Best Life Book Club by Sheila Roberts
A delightful second-chance story unfolds when Karissa Newcomb moves away to start over after her husband cheats on her. She finds a new job and flees to a bayside locale with her daughter — only to discover her new neighbors are also in need of a refresh. Alice is grieving and Margot is struggling after her divorce. The three women start a book club and embark on a literary — and life — journey that may just heal their hearts.
Historical Fiction
Daughters of Shandong by Eve J. Chung
Readers are taken back in time to 1948 as China’s civil war is raging. But in rural Shandong, the Angs are only concerned with their lack of a male heir. Then when the army closes in, the rest of the family flees, leaving behind the girls and their mother. Soon, the eldest daughter, Hai, is chosen to stand trial for her family’s crimes. What follows is a heart-wrenching yet hopeful story of resilience and unbreakable family bonds.
Historical Mystery
The Library Thief by Kuchenga Shenjé
An intriguing premise, an old library and long-kept secrets…this arresting saga has it all. In 1896, Florence was brought from Jamaica to Manchester as a baby by her father, who is a bookbinder. Now a young woman, she sets out to restore the collection of rare books in Lord Francis Belfield’s library at Rose Hall. Then the library is broken into and Florence finds a diary burned in the fireplace. A tale of secrets and self-discovery.
Romance
A Run at Love by Toni Shiloh
Filled with wholesome charm and memorable characters, this heartfelt story stars Piper McKinney. Years ago, Piper was adopted and raised on a thoroughbred farm. Now, her dream is for her horse to win the Kentucky Derby. But when a journalist delves into her past, complications arise. She and her trainer, Tucker Hale, must work even harder as more scandals ensue. Can they make their way to the winner’s circle?
Nonfiction
I Shouldn’t Feel This Way: Name What’s Hard, Tame Your Guilt, and Transform Self-Sabotage into Brave Action by Alison Cook, Ph.D.
We’ve all been there: When those downward guilt spirals run wild, it can feel inescapable. To the rescue: Christian psychologist, author and podcast host Alison Cook offers a three-step process to find emotional freedom from shame. With science-backed research, proactive advice and simple tips — like how to identify guilt and find clarity — she provides readers with the right tools to unravel negative knots in the mind and experience more joy.
Missed our last few book clubs? Click through the links below!
WW Book Club May 7th – May 13th: 5 New Reads You Won’t Be Able to Put Down
WW Book Club April 30th – May 6th: 5 New Reads You Won’t Be Able to Put Down
WW Book Club April 23rd – April 29th: 5 New Reads You Won’t Be Able to Put Down
