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Summer Reading

For those with a late holiday planned don’t forget to select your holiday reading beforehand right here at Lovereading. Airport bookshops often have a rather limited range and the wrong book on holiday can take the shine off any time away. Our Summer Reading is split into moods rather than genre so see our special section to find out more and download and read an extract before you buy to makesure you will enjoy it. Finally, if you are driving or flying away to get on holiday, do take a look at our unabridged audio books that give you hours of listening pleasure.

Missing Stieg Larsson? Then you’ll LOVE Jo Nesbo

Many of you regularly use our ‘Like-for-Like’ feature but in order for more of you to become familiar with it, we are in September bringing you a great feature called ‘If You Like – You’ll Love’. However, we couldn’t wait until then to tell you about a fantastic author being heralded as the new Stieg Larsson.

Jo Nesbo is a crime novelist who has had great success in his homeland of Norway and now his books are getting the attention they deserve across Europe. His thrilling and disturbing new novel The Snowman is just published and it’s chilling, inventive storyline, about a menacing serial killer, is guaranteed to keep you gripped from beginning to end! Don’t miss it.

This month’s Highlights – not to miss

60 great years for publisher Transworld

Transworld Publishers was established in 1950 and they have an impressive record of discovering and publishing a whole host of household names.

In the ‘60s and ‘70s, they published some stunning novels that are now classics including Joseph Heller’s Catch 22, Vladimir Nabokov’s Lolita, Frederick Forsyth’s The Day of the Jackal and John Irving’s The World According to Garp in Corgi paperback.

Today many of the nation’s biggest-selling brand name authors have been published by Transworld including Kate Atkinson, Dan Brown, Jilly Cooper, Frederick Forsyth, Terry Pratchett and Joanna Trollope.

To celebrate this landmark birthday we’ve selected 20 of our favourite Transworld authors and we have an exclusive competition to win all 20 books. Take a moment to peruse the list and get stuck in!

Pre Publication exclusives

A chance to be ahead of the game. These yet-to-be-published titles are well worth a look.

The Home Bible – George Clarke

From the presenter of TV shows Restoration Man and Build a New Life, The Home Bible is an essential recipe book, full of golden rules, top tips and inspiring examples, to show you how to realise the full potential of your home.

Nourishment – Gerard Woodward

Tory Pace’s husband is a Prisoner of War, whose request for spicy letters from his woman at home leads her on a journey of discovery of carnal desire in the libraries, public conveniences and barber shops of South East London: a quest that takes surprising and dangerous turns, even culminating in an unwitting act of cannibalism.

The Brave – Nicholas Evans

At last a new novel from the author of The Horse Whisperer and like that one, we think this one will sweep you away. It is a rich tale of the life of Tommy Bedford, whose only means of escape from his sadistic 1959 boarding school is an obsession with Cowboys and Indians. Salvation comes when his sister marries TV cowboy Ray Montane and they are taken off to Hollywood. However the dark side of Tinsel Town soon rears its head and Tom finds himself in great danger. 40 years later he will re-face these ghosts when his own son finds himself accused of murder.

Annexed – Sharon Dogar

This is the imagined diary of Peter van Pels, the boy who shared an attic hiding place in war torn Amsterdam with Anne Frank and her family.

This amazing, sometimes chilling fiction, imagines what Anne and Peter’s relationship might have been like at this time and after they are caught what Peter’s life was like in those awful circumstances.

Don’t miss out on one of the summer’s hottest and most controversial reads – Room by Emma Donoghue

Recently long-listed for the Man Booker this is a must read this summer. Room is a profoundly affecting read, told from the perspective of a 5-year old child, born to a kidnapped sex toy, who has never left his 12’ x 12’ prison. He is happy, normal and innocent. But what happens when his world is shattered is utterly extraordinary.

So good it’s a crime

The CWA Dagger Awards are the longest established literary awards in the UK and are internationally recognised as a mark of excellence and achievement. The finalist’s for the awards have just been announced and the winners will be crowned on Friday 8th October at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel. Why not visit our special section to see the finalists for the Gold Dagger for best crime novel of the year, the Ian Fleming Steel Dagger for best thriller and the John Creasey New Blood Dagger for a new author of note.

Kate Atkinson author of the month

Kate Atkinson’s first novel, Behind the Scenes at the Museum, won the Whitbread Book of the Year Award in 1995. She has subsequently published critically acclaimed novels such as Human Croquet, and Case Histories.

Her featured work this month is Started Early Took My Dog, in which unlikely heroine – security chief, Tracy Waterhouse – makes a purchase she hadn’t bargained for. One moment of madness is all it takes for Tracy’s humdrum world to be turned upside down, the tedium of everyday life replaced by fear and danger at every turn. Why not take a peak and read an extract from this her new novel and indeed from her backlist too, right here exclusively on Lovereading?

Our unconventional Guest Editor – Veronica Henry

Having been “asked to leave” nearly every educational institution she attended in her youth, she has a view of the world that is greatly suited to her chosen path of novelist and TV script writer (Heartbeat and Holby City among many others).

So, this is a great opportunity to discover her writing, especially her newest title The Beach Hut which is a brilliantly observed exposé of the comings and goings of beach hut vacationers over one long, hot summer.

As always with our Guest Editors, Veronica will be sharing with us the writers and titles which have influenced and shaped her own journey as a novelist. We can’t wait!

From Beyond the Grave – John Buchan Remembered

John Buchan, creator of the famous character of Richard Hannay, died 70 years ago this August. But he has written so much more that we have chosen a bumper selection of his titles and we hope you’ll see this as a perfect opportunity to get better acquainted with a great man who led a truly extraordinary life: he was a diplomat, soldier, barrister, journalist, historian, politician, publisher, poet and novelist, until his death in 1940.

Vote for your favourite TV Book club Summer read and have the chance to win £100 of book vouchers

The public vote is currently open to select the best TV Book Club Summer Read. Katherine Webb’s THE LEGACY certainly wowed the book club panel and there were seven more cracking reads that have all been reviewed. To have your say click here and enter.

All votes will be entered into the book token prize draw and voting closes on 23 Aug.

Happy Reading

The Atkinson Diet – Author of the Month – Kate Atkinson

August’s Author of the Month, Kate Atkinson, was born in York and now lives in Edinburgh. Her first novel, Behind the Scenes at the Museum, won the Whitbread Book of the Year Award in 1995.

She has subsequently published critically acclaimed novels such as Human Croquet, and Case Histories.

Her featured work this month is Started Early Took My Dog, in which unlikely heroine – security chief, Tracy Waterhouse – makes a purchase she hadn’t bargained for. One moment of madness is all it takes for Tracy’s humdrum world to be turned upside down, the tedium of everyday life replaced by fear and danger at every turn. Find out more about her superb writing today.

Books of the Month – Literary Fruit Ripe for Harvest this August.

The Complaints Ian Rankin From the creator of gritty Edinburgh sleuth, Rebus, another investigator with personal demons. This time though, Rankin’s (equally lonely) hero, Malcolm Fox, works in ‘The Complaints’ – the department of cops who police the cops. This page-turning new assignment will prove both unpredictable and extremely dangerous. £5.99 Save 25%	In the Blink of an Eye Hasso Von Bredow, Catherine Von Bredow What happens when everything changes? Father of three, Hasso von Bredow, was a successful 42 year old businessman until a massive stroke in 2000 left him ‘locked-in’ – completely paralysed. Using his eyes to communicate, he dictated this inspiring memoir before finally succumbing to his condition in 2003. £5.99 Save 25%	Muriel Spark Martin Stannard Written with full co-operation from Muriel Spark before her death in 2006, this ‘warts ‘n’ all’ biography is a wonderful testament to a life lived to the full. From her working class upbringing in Edinburgh to married life in Rhodesia – now Zimbabwe, fleeing back to Scotland, moving to New York and eventually ending her days in Tuscany, Spark’s life was an extraordinary and fulfilling one. £8.24 Save 25%
Agatha Christie’s Secret Notebooks: John Curran This exploration of the 73, only recently discovered notebooks of Agatha Christie is a must for die-hard fans and newbies alike. Not only containing a fascinating insight into Christie’s process, but also two previously unpublished Poirot mysteries. No crime fiction fan should miss them. £5.99 Save 25%	Room Emma Donoghue This is a profoundly affecting read, told from the perspective of a 5-year old child, born to a kidnapped sex toy, who has never left his 12’ x 12’ prison. He is happy, normal and innocent. But what happens when his world is shattered is utterly extraordinary. Recently longlisted for the Man Booker this is a must read this summer. £9.74 Save 25%	The Blue Demon David Hewson A mile-a-minute thriller in which detective Nic Costa is forced to delve into the past actions of a mysterious and murderous group, The Blue Demon, to solve a spate of recent killings. Twists, turns and intrigue abound from this master of the genre. £5.24 Save 25%

3 brilliant new books for teenagers

The Edge of Nowhere John E. Smelcer This is an astonishing tale of survival with more psychological depth than Robinson Crusoe, poignantly told and based on true events. £4.49 Save 25%

Whisper My Name Jane Eagland A rite-of-passage tale telling the story of Meriel, whose quest for independence leads her into the sinister world of séances and leaves her not knowing who she can trust. £5.24 Save 25%

The 10pm Question Kate De Goldi Tender and beautifully told, this is a quirky and clever coming of age tale of Frankie, a young boy of 12 (going on 80) and his incessant worrying. £8.24 Save 25%

First Class! – Our Debuts of the Month

Juliet Anne Fortier Juliet is an unforgettable adventure that hopes to rewrite the fate of the star-crossed lovers, and reunite them at last. Romeo and Juliet will never be the same again! £5.99 Save 25%

All the Pretty Girls J.T. Ellison For lovers of mystery fiction, a brilliant debut comprising a terrific lead character, terrific suspense and terrific twists. £5.24 Save 25%

Black Mamba Boy Nadifa Mohamed Fans of Half of a Yellow Sun will love this incredible debut novel set in 1930s Somalia spanning a decade of war and upheaval and all seen through the eyes of a small boy. £5.99 Save 25%

Guest Editor – Veronica Henry

Veronica Henry is not conventional. Having been “asked to leave” nearly every educational institution she attended in her youth, she has a view of the world that is greatly suited to her chosen path of novelist. Veronica is one of THE best script writers around having written hundreds of hours of broadcast television for numerous favourite TV shows including Heartbeat and Holby City and many.

This is a great opportunity to discover her writing, especially her newest title The Beach Hut which is a brilliantly observed exposé of the comings and goings of beach hut vacationers over one long, hot summer.

As always with our Guest Editors, Veronica will be sharing with us the writers and titles which have influenced and shaped her own journey as a novelist. We can’t wait!

From Beyond the Grave – John Buchan Remembered

John Buchan, author, politician, diplomat, soldier, poet and man of influence and achievements too lengthy to document here, died 70 years ago this August.

His most famous literary creation was the character of Richard Hannay. But he has written so much more (thirty novels, over sixty non-fiction books and seven collections of short stories, to be precise) and some of his best books are being re-jacketed and reissued with forewords from authors, such as Christopher Hitchins and Stella Rimington. We’ve selected just 10 of his titles and we hope you’ll see this as a perfect opportunity to get better acquainted with this great man who capped his life achievement serving as Governor-General in Canada until his death in 1940.

Definitive Holiday Reading – Don’t just take our word for it – read about it in The Sunday Times Travel Magazine!

Did you know that on average people spend twice as much time reading on holiday than during their normal working week? Not only that, but an estimated 20% of us only ever read when on holiday! Also, last year Lovereading was selected as the top “online independent bookshop by The Independent”. So, when The Sunday Times Travel magazine approached us to select some perfect holiday reading for a travel section they are producing in August, we jumped at the chance and called in our editorial expert, Sarah Broadhurst (she launched the likes of Terry Pratchett, Joanna Trollope and Minette Walters, you know!). Sarah’s experience in the world of books is practically unrivalled and she has come up with a ‘top-ten’ selection of titles to satisfy the most hungry of holiday readers. Visit the special section to see Sarah’s selections, read her reviews and download free opening extracts of all the books. We also give you some tips about choosing your own holiday reading.

Film ‘Adept’ations … brilliant books that have made brilliant movies:

The book is so much better!”. It’s almost a cliché these days. Sadly, like most clichés, it’s mostly true! Try hard and you can probably think of some books that were adapted to movies that you loved just as much as the original experience. They are a rarity, we grant you! But now there is a new book imprint that celebrates just this. It’s called Vintage film. Among their selections are The French Lieutenant’s Woman and Atonement. Why not visit the website to discover some more.

Happy Birthday, Transworld! – Publisher hits 60 years old

Transworld Publishers was established in 1950. Launching with just three books, Transworld has gone on to become the publishing force behind some of the biggest authors of the last sixty years.

In the ’60s and ’70s, they published such classics as Joseph Heller’s Catch 22, Vladimir Nabokov’s Lolita, Frederick Forsyth’s The Day of the Jackal and John Irving’s The World According to Garp in Corgi paperback.

Today, Transworld is firmly established as one of the UK’s leading fiction publishers. Many of the nation’s biggest-selling brand name authors have been discovered and published by Transworld, including Kate Atkinson, Dan Brown, Jilly Cooper, Frederick Forsyth, Terry Pratchett, and Joanna Trollope.

To celebrate this landmark birthday we’re featuring 20 of Transworld’s best-known authors on Lovereading and we have an exclusive competition to win all 20 books. Take a moment to peruse the list and get stuck in!

Listen Up! – Love Listening – Whole Story audiobooks

We know that we said this last month, but we really mean it. So, here’s a reminder about the fulfilling experience of Whole Story audiobooks. Audiobooks are a fantastic way to enjoy stories but in most cases, a whopping 50-70% of the content is cut, which leaves the end product quite different from how the author intended. For example, if you listen to last year’s Booker winner, Wolf Hall in the abridged form you’ll get only 29% of the book and Dan Brown’s The Lost Symbol, only 38%.

Like us, Whole Story Audio believes it’s much more rewarding to listen to unabridged versions of books. That’s why we’ve teamed up with them to bring you a spectacular array of complete audio books perfect for car journeys and commutes, on holiday or just listening to in the home, and much better value for money! Try an unabriged audio and you’ll soon realise what you’ve been missing

We hope you enjoy all your Summer Reading and scroll down to see our recommendations in your favourite categories

This Month’s Highlights

Channel 4’s Summer TV Book Club

The summer version of Channel 4’s TV Book Club is now well under way and Jo Brand and Co have reviewed 3 books of the eight – but we wanted to give you a sneak preview of one of our favourites that is due to appear on the show on 1 Aug. It’s called Ellis Island by Kate Kerrigan and it’s a wonderfully evocative historical saga with characters that really draw you in. Go on – treat yourself….

Maxim Jakubowskis’ Summer Sci Fi Selections

Summer holidays are a great escape from the pressures of everyday life so we thought it would be perfect timing to get our resident Sci Fi expert to select some summer reading that will take you a lot further than your sun lounger! From sensational debuts such as The Passage by Justin Cronin, our MEGA Book of the Month, through award winning novels from China Mieville to epic space opera from Stephen Hunt. Find out more today.

Editor’s Choice – straight from the publishers’ desks.

Editor’s Choice is a special feature that delves into the publishing world to bring you new books and authors that are getting the real book experts – the editors – really excited.

It’s always a difficult job finding that next great book, the one that stands out from the crowd, and when it happens we rarely hear from the horse’s mouth as to why the editor chose that particular title. New this month are Return to the Olive Farm by Carol Drinkwater and Document and Eyewitness: An Intimate History of Rough Trade by Neil Taylor. Find out why they are all a flutter…

August Exclusive Pre Publication extracts

The Queen of New Beginnings Erica James Warm, witty and wise storytelling with a lovely, feel-good factor and a charming, intriguing plot. It’s a fast-paced, light read with a dark centre, just like a fine chocolate. Released: 19/08/2010 £5.24 Save 25%	Room Emma Donoghue To an imprisoned 5-year old child born to a kidnapped sex toy the 12×12 room is his universe. This is probably the most extraordinary book you will read for a long time. Released: 20/08/2010 £9.74 Save 25%
Secrets She Left Behind Diane Chamberlain This follows directly on from Before the Storm one year later but does stand perfectly well alone. If you enjoy Jodi Picoult or Anita Shreve then it’s definitely well worth downloading the extract to whet your appetite. Released: 20/08/2010 £5.99 Save 25%	Bad Karma David Safier A selfish, egotistical TV star is killed by a falling satellite and finds herself re-incarnated as an ant – it sounds ridiculous but this book is an absolute gem. Released: 01/08/2010 £11.24 Save 25%

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Finally, vote for Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Novel

Unlike other literary awards, with the Crime Novel of the Year it’s what readers think that really counts. Voting is open from 1st to 21st July to help determine which books from the shortlist of 8 books – all chosen by you, the readers, in a 1st round vote – will go on to take the prize. If you love crime fiction, then have your say today you can even visit the Crime Writing Festival from 22 – 25 July in Harrogate.

Scroll down to see a selection of our Summer Reads

Happy reading

1		Last Letter from Your Lover Jojo Moyes If you are looking for a thoroughly romantic read that will have you grabbing for the tissues with tears of joy and sadness then this is a must read. It’s full of warm and wonderful characters and will keep you … Download free opening extract
2		Room Emma Donoghue This is probably the most extraordinary book you will read for a long time.  Although the premise has been done before and the story told from both the captor and the victim’s view point, I don’t believe it has ever … Download free opening extract
3		The Passage Justin Cronin July 2010 Mega Book of the Month. A chilling end of the world as we know it saga, this first volume of a trilogy has all the impact of Stephen King’s THE STAND in breadth of vision and length. Following a … Download free opening extract
4		Other People’s Secrets Louise Candlish A book that will sit on your shoulder for sometime after reading it.  It concerns grief, reconciliation, infidelity, marriage and family upheavals and eventual honesty all in a beautiful Italian holiday setting.  The author used to write entertaining chic-lit, here … Download free opening extract
5		The Beach Hut Veronica Henry July 2010 Book of the Month. This is a lovely canvas on which to tell a series of family stories over some fifty years as we follow the interactions between beach house owners and the Devon locals.  It’s like a series … Download free opening extract
6		Getting Mad, Getting Even Annie Sanders Full of social comment, this is entertaining, well written fun, a light-hearted read with bite as two girls, running a ‘Domestic Angels’ agency to help busy women, unwittingly end up in the revenge business.  Curl up and giggle stuff with … Download free opening extract
7		The Queen of New Beginnings Erica James Warm, witty and wise storytelling with a lovely, feel-good factor and a charming, intriguing plot.  When Alice arrives at Cuckoo House to help out a friend by cooking and cleaning for its occupant, an author with writer’s block, he is … Download free opening extract
8		Three Weeks to Say Goodbye C. J. Box A cracking thriller that kept me guessing right through to the end.  Even when I began to get an idea about what linked everyone together, there were still plenty of unknowns to keep me turning the pages fast.  It’s got … Download free opening extract
9		I Heart Paris Lindsey Kelk July 2010 Book of the Month. The third in this engaging series featuring Angela, a Brit in New York with a dream writing job and a rock star boyfriend.  He is offered a gig in Paris and off they go, only … Download free opening extract
10		Scandalous Tilly Bagshawe July 2010 Book of the Month. A perfect back read, pure escapism as two women seek revenge on the man who broke their hearts and thought he was above them all. Revenge, power, sex and love all combine in a great … Download free opening extract

KIDS SITE TOP 10

1		Linger Maggie Stiefvater This is the heart-wrenching sequel to Shiver, which has surpassed all sales expectations on both sides of the Atlantic.  It’s compelling, romantic and absolutely addictive.  Yet again Maggie has delivered a beautifully crafted and haunting love story that will have … Download free opening extract
2		Edge of Nowhere John E. Smelcer This is an astonishing tale of survival ‘with more psychological depth than Robinson Crusoe*’; very poignant and based on true events.  It delves deeper into its themes of survival and endurance than his previous novel The Great Death and delivers … Download free opening extract
3		Dead Man’s Cove: Laura Marlin Mysteries 1 Lauren St.John Feisty orphan Laura Marlin is rescued from her life in a children’s home by her mysterious uncle Calvin. Laura loves everything about her new life in Cornwall but soon realises that it is full of secrets. Laura’s sharp observation and … Download free opening extract
4		The Rainbow Orchid: Adventures of Julius Chancer – Vol 2 Garen Ewing Garen Ewing surpassed himself in the first volume of The Rainbow Orchid and this, the second one, is an absolute cracker.  The panel artwork is beautifully rendered and the storyline incredibly intricate and yet hugely accessible to any reader – … Download free opening extract
5		The Sky is Everywhere Jandy Nelson This is a debut novel that once read will never be forgotten.  It’s a vibrant, deeply romantic novel that will bring tears to your eyes but it will also bring laughter through the tears!  It’s also funny, sexy and deeply meaningful.  … Download free opening extract
6		Eating Things on Sticks Anne Fine Shortlisted for Roald Dahl’s Funny Prize 2009. . Prize-winning Children’s Laureate Anne Fine is more entertaining than anyone else about families. Creating circumstances in which everything possible can go wrong, she delights her readers with bizarre situations that are hugely entertaining. … Download free opening extract
7		Million Dollar Mates Cathy Hopkins This is perfect young teenage escapist reading written in an engaging and witty style that really gets under the skin of teenagers today.  Jess’s move with her family into a really smart apartment block in Knightsbridge, London sounds really exciting … Download free opening extract
8		Dark Life Kat Falls This is a debut novel that won’t disappoint.  Set in a world where the rising oceans have taken over continents and there are humans living on the small tracts of land that remain whilst others have moved under the sea … Download free opening extract
9		The Troll Julia Donaldson A picture book for kids that love Adventure. An original and witty version of a traditional tale which shows what happens when two stories get blended into one. The Troll lives under the bridge – which is where he is … Download free opening extract
10		The Bear’s Water Picnic John Yeoman Best-loved illustrator Quentin Blake brings to life this lyrical, watery story. Pig, squirrel, hedgehog and hen are excited to join bear for his water picnic. They all love the quiet of the lake until they meet the noisy frogs! Searching … Download free opening extract

Author of the Month – the heart-stopping David Baldacci

Internationally acclaimed, Baldacci’s heart-stopping thrillers have been thrilling us for years.

You can find his novels right here on Lovereading, including his latest, True Blue, which sees ex firebrand cop Mason Perry trying to solve a big homicide case alone, to win her place back on the force.

Get in touch with your emotions with Guest Editor Louise Candlish

Louise has an incredible talent for capturing emotions and painting relationships that sets her way above most chick lit.

As well as discovering her new title, Other People’s Secrets, you can find out which books inspired her on her journey to literary stardom – she’s put together a list exclusively for us!

A packed suitcase full of Books of the Month

Our Mega Book of the Month – The Passage by Justin Cronin

If there is one book you should read this summer we reckon you should give this one a serious look.  In the office the people who have read it have done so  late into the night and missed train and bus stops they were so engrossed.

When a man-made viral epidemic brings America to its knees, only a curious little girl and a group of doughty survivors hold the secret to survival.

The first part of a trilogy it is gripping, epic and apocalyptic story-telling and we can’t wait for the next one!

The Beach Hut Veronica Henry A tale of holiday romance, simmering passion and unrequited love – all happening on one beach! £5.24 Save 25%	Halfway to Hollywood Diaries 1980 to 1988 Michael Palin The second volume of Palin’s diaries is a fantastic read and tells the story of how he reinvented himself post-Python to become the British institution he is today. The prefect holiday read. £7.49 Save 25%
Scandalous Tilly Bagshawe A racy, pacy, glamorous story about two very smart vengeful women and one extremely unlucky academic… £5.99 Save 25%	I Heart Paris Lindsey Kelk A must read for any Sex and the City fan, this story is guaranteed to leave you feeling warm and fuzzy inside. £5.24 Save 25%
Swiss Watching: Inside Europe’s Landlocked Island Diccon Bewes With affection and Bryson-like charm, Diccon gets behind stereotypes about yodeling and holey cheese to paint a picture of the real Switzerland. £9.74 Save 25%	The Dealer and the Dead Gerald Seymour A brilliant, bruising thriller about a group of Croatian villagers who seek vengeance for a terrible betrayal 18 years after the war with the Serbs that tore their communities apart. £12.74 Save 25%
Linger Maggie Stiefvater Follow up to paranormal teen read Shiver, Linger is a moving story that follows Grace, the wolves of Mercy Falls, and their shifting relationships through one long Spring. £5.99 Save 25%	The Last Warner Woman Kei Miller Adamine, with the gift of prophesy, has left the Jamaican leper colony she was born in to travel to England but her gift is seen as a sign of madness. £9.74 Save 25%
White Crow Marcus Sedgwick Packed full of suspense, this young adult book is a tingling and chilling Gothic thriller in which nothing can quite be taken for granted. £7.49 Save 25%

A book group from the comfort of your own home – join C4′s TV Book Club

From 27 June – 15 August Channel 4′s TV Book Club is back with 8 new selections, to be intelligently and engagingly discussed by celebrity reviewers including comedienne Jo Brand.

Visit our special page on Lovereading to find out more and download FREE Opening Extracts of each title.

…Swimsuit, sun cream, passport, BOOKS! – Summer read selections

Packing for holidays is enough trouble without having to agonise over which books to take. Don’t worry though, help is at hand with our perfect selection of books chosen by our fiction guru, Sarah Broadhurst, and this year we have included some great non-fiction selected by our expert in the field, Sue Baker. Sue has chosen a bevy of books from Travel to True Crime and uncovered some gems for the summer that will be the cherry on the cake of a week off work.

Also don’t miss out on the chance to win a weekend break at the Hotel du Vin in Edinburgh with £200 spending money – it’s an exclusive competition linked to the perfect summer read for historical fiction lovers The King’s Daughter by Christie Dickason find out more.

Turn your teenagers into literature lovers

Cannongate and Walker, two of the very best independent publishing houses in the UK, are getting together to bring modern literary classics to a new teenage audience including Booker Prize winning The Life of Pi – giving them cool new covers, and adding extra content such as Reading Group notes. It’s a bit like Harry Potter in reverse…

Straight to the top – our dazzling Debuts of the Month

Bad Things Happen Harry Dolan A hypnotic, atmospheric and richly written noir mystery about a Michigan town where bad things happen, and people die… £5.24 Save 25%	The Legacy Katherine Webb A deeply satisfying epic story which sweeps from turn of the century Oklahoma to modern day Wiltshire and follows two very different women from one remarkable family. £5.99 Save 25%
The Twelve Stuart Neville A stunning, terrifying and unbelievably good first novel about Northern Ireland’s darkest heart. £5.24 Save 25%	Ties That Bind Catherine Deveney A poignant and thought-provoking book about the secrets and sadness that can haunt even the most loving of families. £5.99 Save 25%
By Midnight: A Ravenwood Mystery Mia James April Dunne has moved to a new school in Highgate where not everything is as it seems and behind the fashionistas and super-geeks something far more sinister is lurking! £6.74 Save 25%	Bad Day in Blackrock Kevin Power A stirring story about the aftermath of one tragic incident outside a Dublin nightclub. £5.99 Save 25%

Love Listening? try Whole Story audio books

We love everything about books – the stories, language and detail. Audiobooks are a great way to enjoy stories but in most cases a whopping 50-70% of the content is cut, leaving the end product different from how the author intended. Like us, Whole Story Audio believes it’s better to listen to unabridged stories after all the author wrote all the words for a reason!

So we’ve teamed up with them to bring you complete audiobooks, perfect for car journeys and commutes and much better value for money!

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of To Kill a Mockingbird with our birthday competition!

It’s been a whole half-century since this Pulitzer-prize winner became an instant classic of American literature. Packed with warmth and humour despite the serious subject matter, the book has gone on to teach millions about issues of race and tolerance.

If you haven’t read it yet we can’t encourage you enough! Plus enter our free competition to win a beautifully cloth bound hardback limited edition.

Help is at hand for budding writers – the new Writers’ and Artists’ Yearbook

If you’re a budding writer, this annual publication is an essential companion and overview of the publishing industry. With a wealth of practical information and articles by leading authors, illustrators and media experts, this book will answer your every question, from copyright issues to the latest trends in fiction.

Try out this month’s superlative story selection by visiting Lovereading and reading some free Opening Extracts. And have fun finding a few books to whisk you away for the summer!