Glossy Magazine’s book editor, Sophie Hughen, offers her expert preview of some of the most anticipated literary works arriving this summer. Her selection features a spectrum of genres, celebrated authors, and noteworthy new narratives, ensuring a wealth of engaging options for every reader.
1. The Hypocrite by Jo Hamya £9.99 Paperback
In 2010, Sophia visits her father in Sicily, under the blazing summer sun, pressure surmounts and their relationship fractures. Ten years later, in a theatre in London, Sophia’s father is watching his daughter’s first play. A play that at its centre is about the breakdown of their relationship, all those years ago in Sicily. Forced to watch his apparent wrongdoings re-enacted in front of strangers, the question lies: can their relationship find a resolution?
2. Dark Like Under by Alice Chadwick £10.99 Paperback
Unfolding in the 24 hours after the sudden death of a beloved school teacher. This story sees the formidable character of Tin come to terms with unfolding secrets and lies within her own friendships. All the while, students and teachers alike are struck by loss. But as time moves on, as must the school community, all returning to their individual complex lives of love, anger and hatred.
3. Surviving Is Not Enough by Mal Mohibullah Choudhury. Out soon
Learn how to take control of your life, become reflective and understand where your choices, pain and experiences may have led you, in this groundbreaking debut. Mohibullah Choudhry takes us on a healing journey that allows us to reframe our lives, notice the unseen goodness and reclaim it ‘one honest page at a time’.
4. All Fours by Miranda July £9.99 Paperback
After announcing her plans to travel from LA to New York, an artist leaves her husband and child to embark on a new life of freedom. Making selfish decisions and regaining control of her life, she immerses herself in an impromptu reinvention that changes her path. Miranda July delivers a brilliant story of freedom, desire and adventure, all whilst challenging the typical female stereotypes we tend to confine women to. This book is not one to be missed.
5. Heatwave by Victor Jestin £8.99 Paperback
In this perfectly small suitcase saviour Jestin takes us on an incredible journey in just 103 pages. Summer is drawing to a close and seventeen year old Leonard is camping with his family in France. When he witnesses a tragic event, his following actions place him in a very precarious situation. Sticky and hot, tense and sun soaked this story is everything you need for the perfect summer page turner.
6. Lie With Me by Philippe Besson £9.99 Paperback
In this tender tale, we follow Philippe, a writer who stumbles across a young man who, in a lot of ways, resembles his first love. This encounter is the catalyst for the recalling of his memories, in particular that morning in school back in 1984, and the chance encounter between Philippe and the one he loved. Passionate, intense and beautiful, this story is a must-read.
7. The Mermaid Of Black Conch by Monique Roffey £9.99 Paperback
A fisherman off the island of Black Conch sings to himself whilst waiting for a catch; however, unbeknownst to him, he has an audience of one that he’d never expected. Aycayia is an innocent and beautiful young woman who was cursed by jealous locals to live out her days as a mermaid. The pair develop a relationship of honesty and trust, however, they soon find the world around them is changing, and they can’t escape the curse or pain forever.
8. The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller £9.99 Paperback
On a hot August morning, Elle goes for a swim in the freshwater pond below her ‘Paper Palace’. Home to her family for many summers now, this one is no different. With the family together on a steamy summer night, secrets and lies start to circulate, but can Elle keep her moments of passion under wraps?
Or will the problems accumulated over summer’s past threaten to destroy the holiday’s traditions forever?
9. Triptych by Karin Slaughter £9.99 Paperback
In this nail-biting story, detective Michael Ormewood is called out to the most brutal murder scene of his career. A young woman is found dead in a pool of blood, and to make matters worse, she seems to be the latest victim in a string of murders. Can Detective Ormewood solve the case before it gets too close for comfort? With lies and secrets threatening to be uncovered from his past, time is running out to solve the murder.
