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GH ’s books director Joanne Finney shares her pick of this month’s new hardback releases

Our books editor Zoe West gives us her favourite picks for the month

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

The wonderful coast of Northumberland is the venue for Lindisfarne Festival, hosted at Beal Farm which overlooks the Holy Island. The adults-only event from August 28-31 features music, comedy, poetry

by Patrick Ryan (£16.99, HB, Bloomsbury) Ohio. In the aftermath of World War II, a passionate moment between Cal Jenkins and Margaret Salt entangles their lives – and those of their partners – forever