Books
We’ve got a new release for each and every summer vibe. Or pack them all, you know, just in case…
Picking out a holiday read is one of life’s great pleasures. Whether it’s choosing what will suit the type of trip you’re taking, looking for a plot that reflects your location or just matching the cover with your summer wardrobe, there’s no judgement here. So we’ve rounded up the best new releases and paired them with a perfect reading scenario. You’re welcome.
BEACH HOLIDAY
ONE LAST SECRET by Adele Parks Out 7 July
Page-turning thrillers are the ultimate beach read and this one serves up the perfect dose of escapism laced with tension and darkness. Dora is a sex worker who decides to take on one last job before she quits the profession to get married. It’s seemingly straightforward –a week at a luxurious French chateau with a regular, posing as his girlfriend. But when she arrives, she’s confronted by a man she’s sure she knows, and as her past unravels, she begins to question everything – including her own mind. You’ll read it in one greedy gulp and come up gasping for a glass of wine as the sun sets.
FIRST SOLO TRIP/HOLIDAY WITH YOUR MATES AFTER A BREAK-UP
NOTES ON HEARTBREAK by Annie Lord Out 23 June
A love story told in reverse, this relatable memoir starts with a devastating break-up that writer Annie Lord never saw coming. It then revisits key moments from Annie’s past, from the first spark when she knew she’d fallen head over heels, to the months that saw the erosion of a bond she once thought was forever. There are relatable tales of being ghosted, messy rebound sex and stalking an ex’s new partner on Insta that will make you realise you’re not the only one. Pack a pen for furious underlining – and don’t forget plenty of tissues for all the lolz and those drippy-mascara sobs.
LONG WEEKEND IN A CITY OF YOUR CHOICE
