Welcome to the Lovereading mid month newsletter with the latest news and reviews from the book world. Scroll down to find our selections of books from your favourite categories. You can find out more of click to download the free Opening Extract. First this month’s highlights.

New Crime series - just £2.99 per book, what a steal!

Black Start CrimeLaunching in August – but exclusively previewed on Lovereading - are the first 5 titles in the new imprint from MIRA – Black Star Crime. From cosy to heart-racing these crime books are perfect little stories to enjoy whilst commuting, sunbathing or last thing at night in bed. If you like them then you will be able to get a regular fix as there will be 4 – 5 new titles every two months – all just £2.99 each, only on Lovereading.

Richard & Judy Summer reads – which is your favourite?

Summer ReadsThis year is the last that Richard and Judy will grace Channel4 with their Summer Reads, and you can find all 8 books here on Lovereading. There's an eclectic mix to transport you all around the world and back through the ages this summer. We have free Opening Extracts of them all and you can vote for your favourite.

Brand new website for independent authors

PublishedIf you have written a book, always thought you had one in you or know someone who has then please visit our newest website www.Lovewriting.co.uk, created to help independently published authors find new readers. Readers should also visit the site as you will be able to discover a wealth of new writing and who Lovewritingknows you might possibly be the first to discover the next Ian McEwan or J K Rowling. As with Lovereading all the books featured have a free Opening Extract for you to download and if you like the book you can buy it on the site as well. Find out more today.

Other site highlights

Debut of the Month - Black Ships Summer Reading - category Debut of the Month - The Last Exile By E V Seymour
Book of the month - Sweetheart by Chelsea Cain Are you a member of a reading club - see our monthly choices Author of the Month - Michael Connelly