Books we ♥

by Veronica Henry (£16.99, Orion Publishing Co) Be swept away by this wonderfully romantic novel set between post-war London and Foxwood Manor in the rolling Somerset countryside. Sparkling Clementine

Our books editor Zoe West’s favourite picks for the month

KIN BY TAYARI JONES This is Tayari Jones’ first novel since she won the Women’s Prize in 2019 with An American Marriage and is likely to be an even bigger hit. Vernice (Niecy) and Annie are two mother

by Jill Mansell (£16.99, HB, Headline) PA Fen is thrilled to be invited on a five-star cruise by her doting grandmother Disa, though her motives may not be entirely pure. Jeweller Hattie joins her bes

In the charming Wickstone area, Naya and Jake search for their dream home amid an overcrowded market. After years of looking, they may have found The One – until Naya’s dad, Sonny, loses his house and

Here are our recommendations – and yours – of what to enjoy reading this fortnight