In this article, various experts share their top book picks for the summer. Liv Little recommends ‚Blue Sisters‘ by Coco Mellors as a beautifully crafted novel filled with love and grief. Yomi Adegoke is excited about ‚Where Sleeping Girls Lie‘ by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé, a mystery novel with plot twists and red herrings. Sharmadean Lovegrove suggests ‚This Love‘ by Lotte Jeffs, while Naomi-May is looking forward to reading ‚Enlightenment‘ by Sarah Perry for countryside escapes. Lena de Casparis recommends ‚Parade‘ by Rachel Cusk for an enthralling read, and Shannon Mahanty is mesmerized by ‚The Safekeep‘ by Yael Van Der Wouden set in 1961.
Tamison O’Connor is drawn to ‚These Letters End in Tears‘ by Musih Tedji Xaviere, a star-crossed lesbian modern love story. Lucy Hunter-Ford suggests ‚The Architecture of Modern Empire‘ by Arundhati Roy for those feeling hopeless, while Panashe Nyadundu recommends ‚Until August‘ by Gabriel Garcia Márquez for a story exploring love and regret. Ruby Vance’s top pick is ‚Spoilt Creatures‘ by Alice Slater, a debut novel about a women’s commune in Kent filled with power struggles and female rage.
These book recommendations cater to a diverse range of tastes and interests, from mystery novels and historical fiction to modern love stories and explorations of female rage. With captivating plotlines and well-developed characters, these books are sure to provide readers with hours of enjoyment and entertainment. Whether you’re looking for a gripping page-turner or a thought-provoking read, there’s something on this list for everyone. So grab a book, find a cozy spot, and get ready to immerse yourself in these captivating stories this summer.
