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WW Book Club Recommends the New Emily Giffin Book ‘The Summer Pact’ and More for July 16 to July 22
By Melissa D'Agnese,
5 hours ago
Calling all book lovers! This week, Woman's World Book Club has an especially exciting variety of new books from both long-time bestselling authors to buzzing debut authors. For the week of July 16 to July 22, dive into the new novel The Summer Pact by fan-favorite author Emily Giffin, which promises a heartfelt premise about friendship and second chances.
If you’re looking to read a story filled with family drama and secrets, we recommend Tell It To Me Singing by debut author Tita Ramirez. More in the mood for a contemporary cozy mystery set in the cutthroat world of school PTA committees? Give It’s Elementary by Elise Bryant a try.
We also have an empowering nonfiction pick this week: True To You: A Therapists Guide to Stop Pleasing Others and Start Being Yourself by Dr. Kathleen Smith. In her new self-help book, Dr. Smith helps readers find their inner voice and forge forward with confidence, positivity and peace.
Keep scrolling for Woman’s World Book Club’s full list of new book recommendations for the week of July 16 to July 22.
Gripping drama and family secrets abound in this twisty debut novel. The story follows Monica Campo, a pregnant Cuban American whose mom confesses that Monica’s father is not the man who raised her. Now, unsure of what to believe, she turns to her ex-boyfriend, Manny. In her search for the truth, Monica uncovers even more about her family history, and nothing could’ve prepared her for what she discovers.
This delightfully fast-paced whodunit centers on single mom Mavis Miller. When PTA president Trisha Holbrook asks Mavis to head up a brand-new school committee, she agrees. But at the first meeting, the principal’s plans infuriate Trisha. Later, Mavis spots Trisha loading cleaning supplies and a large, eerie trash bag into her car. Then the principal is declared missing and Mavis vows to get to the bottom of things fast.
Bestselling author Emily Giffin is known for her sweeping, sweet sagas, and her latest tugs at the heartstrings. Friends Lainey, Tyson, Summer and Hannah become inseparable as freshmen in college and make a pact to be best friends forever. Ten years later, Hannah’s life is upended, and she calls on her friends. Sticking to their pact, they show up for each other and embark on a journey of hope and self-discovery.
Hilarious and heartfelt, this story stars Presley Fry, who has worked as an assistant on the “Late Night Show” for too long. Still, she remains enamored with stand-up comedy and her job. Enter Susan Clark, Presley’s late mother’s best friend, who just so happens to be married to the head of the network where Presley works. Susan also wants to set Presley up with her son, Lawrence. A tale of unexpected friendship, laughter and love.
Licensed therapist Kathleen Smith, Ph.D., has helped hundreds of patients rely less on praise and approval from others and feel more confident being themselves. And in her new self-help book, she shares tips for developing rewarding relationships and self-assurance and how to experience joy each and every day. It’s filled with useful advice for everything from how to interrupt patterns that keep you feeling stuck to cultivating a solid sense of self in anxious moments.
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