Whether you’re homebound or chasing some quiet time between winter rains, July is the perfect month to get stuck into a great book.
From twisty thrillers to feel-good fiction and inspiring non-fiction, we’ve rounded up the best new and noteworthy reads to add to your list this month.
The Girl with the Suitcase – Lesley Pearse
The enthralling new novel from the No. 1 bestselling author.
It’s London 1941, when Mary meets a glamorous stranger named Elizabeth she realises their lives couldn’t be more different. But when an air raid forces them to take shelter underground Mary’s life is set in change forever.
After waking up in hospital, injured but alive, the nurse mistakes her for Elizabeth and hands over her suitcase with Elizabeth’s money and tickets to Ireland inside. This is Mary’s chance to escape the hardship of her life and start afresh. What could go wrong?
Not Quite Dead Yet – Holly Jackson
A gripping thriller by the bestselling author of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder (also now a popular Netflix show).
Jet Mason will soon die. A brutal Halloween attack leaves her with a time bomb brain injury, and her doctor says she has just seven days to live. Once a chronic slacker and procrastinator, Jet is now determined to make every moment count.
As suspicion falls on those closest to her, such as her family, her ex-best friend, now her sister-in-law, and a former boyfriend, Jet vows to uncover the truth. With time running out, she sets out to solve her own murder before her life ends.
Don’t Let Him In – Lisa Jewell
Prepare to be hooked! A cautionary tale about a man who seems to be everything you ever wanted…
He says all the right things, makes you feel seen, special, even destined for one another. Before long, he’s not just in your life, he’s living in your home, occupying every corner of your world and heart.
But then the cracks begin to show. He disappears for days without explanation, his phone off, his stories vague. Doubt creeps in. Fear follows. You start questioning everything, including yourself. Looking back, the warning signs were there. You should have told yourself, “don’t let him in”.
Red Star Down – D.B. John
Three individuals are caught in the crosshairs of a global conspiracy in this gripping thriller that explores the intricate web of politics, espionage, and deception during one of the most turbulent periods in recent history.
The Perfumer’s Secret – Fiona Schneider
Stella Penhallam uncovers her great-aunt Iris’s hidden past during WWII, revealing a dangerous mission in Italy, a secret love, and a lifelong sacrifice, all hidden within a perfumer’s mysterious journal.
This July, let your bookshelf (or e-reader) take you somewhere new. With picks spanning drama, suspense and more, your next favourite read could be just one page away.
