Six Summer Reads to Get Swept Up In

If you ask us, there’s nothing better than getting lost in an incredible story while relaxing over the summer break. We’ve been spoilt by new books this year that have transported us to new times or places, with wonderful characters and stories at their heart. Here are six summer reading picks to add to your TBR pile.

Keeping Up Appearances by Tricia Stringer

Never a disappointment, Stringer has once again crafted a cast of complex, compelling characters, connected through the community in this moving, marvellous read about friendship and secrets. A great summer read, if you haven’t read it yet!

Buy a copy of Keeping Up Appearances here.

The French Agent by Belinda Alexandra

Tightly plotted and packed with plenty of twists and turns, The French Agent is an unputdownable story of secrets, espionage, family and revenge, brought to life by Alexandra’s meticulous research and lovely prose. Belinda Alexandra always provides a wonderful escapist read.

Buy a copy of The French Agent here.

The Maid by Nita Prose

A standout from earlier in the year, The Maid hit all the right notes: a smart, funny, and intriguing whodunnit with an unforgettable protagonist you can’t help but root for. If you like your murder mysteries on the cosy side, this is the perfect summer read.

Buy a copy of The Maid here.

The Rose Code by Kate Quinn

If you loved The Crown, don’t miss this riveting historical novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Alice Network and The Huntress. Inspired by the real-life codebreakers of Bletchley Park, this is a gripping, page-turning WWII historical and would make a cracking summer read for history fans.

Buy a copy of The Rose Code here.

The Little Wartime Library by Kate Thompson

A fascinating historical set in WWII London, this is a story that celebrates the life-changing power of books, particularly during times of hardship. What more could booklovers ask for?

Buy a copy of The Little Wartime Library here.

The Secret World of Connie Starr by Robbi Neal

A stunning evocation of Australian life through the war to the 1950s, this novel is intimate and sweeping, immediate and dreamlike. You’ll get swept up with the wonderful array of characters.

Buy a copy of The Secret World of Connie Starr here.