Welcome to August at Lovereading. Did you know that Alfred, Lord Tennyson was born in August? So, we've had a quick "charge of the 'Write' Brigade" and come up with some fantastic books to keep your summer shimmering. Wherever you are we've got it 'booked', with our sizzling Summer Reading recommendations in a format suits you (physical or digital download) we're even throwing in a chance to win a luxury 'Stay-cation' holiday for 6 in the idyllic Devon countryside. Read on for more ...
World War One - 100 years on
It was August 100 years ago that the United Kingdom declared war on Germany.
Our special section celebrates some of the great writing to come out of this tragic time.
See them all here, but don't miss:
White Feathers by Susan Lanigan – A journey through the psyche of a naïve nation at the start of war, swiftly swallowed by the dark dawning of the reality of conflict. A stunning debut.
Also don't miss the chance to win tickets to a special Remembrance Concert at the Royal Albert Hall on 9 November 2014.
Refresh Yourshelf! – August Books of the Month
There's a book-bag of brilliance on offer this month. See all our
Books of the Month on the virtual shelf below but don't miss our favourites:
Little Lies by Liane Moriarty – fantastically clever follow-up to her novel
The Husband's Secret - one our our top picks for 2013 and
The Summer Guest by Emma Hannigan - Perfect for Summer Reading, a warm hug of a friendship tale set in an Irish seaside town. Along with
Dreamwalker by J.D. Oswald – Take a flight of fancy in a strangely moreish fantasy world that demolishes perfunctory perception and … oh, you'll love it!
The kind of 'Banks' we like! - Author of the Month, Peter Robinson
Yorkshire born creator of the stupendous
DCI Banks series has been awash with awards at home and abroad (home being Canada for most of his time these days). "Swiss-watch plot precision" (
Independent) and more twists and turns than a helter-skelter are the hallmarks of his writing and the latest in the series (no. 22 no less) is no exception.
Abattoir Blues will have you gripped until the last page and counting down the days for number 23!
Blessed Beginnings! - Debuts of the Month
Two highly memorable first time books this month.
Guest Editor -Spy adventure legend Gerald Seymour
ITN journalist turned bestselling author,
Gerald Seymour's spellbinding political thrillers have taken his heroes from the troubles in Northern Ireland, through the turmoil of the Serbo-Croat conflict and into the darkness of a world post 9/11.
It all started in 1975 with
Harry's Game and he returns to Northern Ireland with
Vagabond, his latest. We're delighted that he's agreed to join us for August and
share some of his own favourite titles to boot.
Lauren Beukes - Thrill Seeker
Actually, she's a "Thrill-giver" really because
Lauren Beukes is a master of chilling the spine. In 2013
The Shining Girls delighted and terrified readers, critics and award-judges alike with surreal serial killings.
Her latest title,
Broken Monsters, is set to fill the gap left by her last. Ingenious and terrifying, provocative and pathological - you won't want to put it down. Even when you've finished it.
Long and short stories from Edna O'Brien
Enjoying a well-deserved resurgence in popularity the short story is a great way to enjoy a quick fix of escapism. One of its greatest exponents is the Writers Guild Prize winning author Edna O'Brien. Her ability to understand and lovingly portray the complex desires and contradictions of ordinary people and her powerful evocations of time and place, make her a writer that everyone should have in arm's reach.
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Edna O'Brien
The rich, deeply involving reflection of a life of one of O'Brien's most memorably unhinged characters. Riveting and shocking.
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