As summer approaches, a wealth of fresh reading material is set to hit bookshops, which include an array of notable new releases this month, reports BritPanorama.
Among the highlights is Elizabeth Strout’s The Things We Never Say, a standalone novel marking her return after over a decade, featuring Artie Dam, a history teacher whose seemingly ordinary life is shaken by the revelation of a long-held secret.
Viking, £18.99
Uprising by Tahmima Anam
Tahmima Anam’s Uprising tells a gripping tale of resistance, centering around a group of sex workers on a remote Bangladeshi island who stand up against oppression when a young woman is brought to them against her will, drawing inspiration from a real-life state-licensed brothel.
Canongate, £16.99
John of John by Douglas Stuart
Douglas Stuart, renowned for capturing the intricacies of poverty and identity, returns with John of John. This novel explores the complexities faced by a young man returning to his family home on the isle of Harris, a narrative steeped in emotional depth.
Picador, £20
The Lowe Job by Grace Alexander
Grace Alexander’s The Lowe Job follows Lili Lowe, whose life spirals out of control after her affair with a married politician becomes public. Her mother, a savvy former talent agent, navigates the ensuing media frenzy with wit.
Orion, £16.99
Give Me Everything You’ve Got by Imogen Crimp
In Give Me Everything You’ve Got, Ruby’s aspirations as a director are put to the test when she is invited to the country home of her idol, where the dynamics between her and the unpredictable daughter of the filmmaker complicate matters.
Bloomsbury, £18.99
Enough by Dawn French
Dawn French’s latest, Enough, follows 68-year-old Etta as she plans a family gathering that takes an unexpected turn with a life-altering announcement, posing challenges to the family’s dynamic.
Michael Joseph, £22
The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett
Kathryn Stockett returns with The Calamity Club, a sweeping narrative set in 1930s Mississippi. The story revolves around an 11-year-old girl in an orphanage, exploring themes of resilience and adventure.
Fig Tree, £20
Prestige Drama by Seamas O’Reilly
In his fictional debut, Prestige Drama, Seamas O’Reilly presents a comic drama set in Derry, focusing on the disappearance of an American actress during the filming of a new series, revealing the interconnected lives around her.
Fleet, £14.99
This is Also A Love Story by Sally Hayden
In This is Also A Love Story, Sally Hayden reflects on the stories of love she encountered while reporting from conflict zones, offering a perspective on human connection amid adversity.
Fourth Estate, £20
How to Kill A Language by Sophia Smith Galer
In How to Kill A Language, Sophia Smith Galer chronicles her quest to preserve a dying dialect after losing her grandmother, broaching the broader theme of language extinction.
William Collins, £22
Thirst by John Robins
John Robins shares his personal journey with alcoholism in Thirst, juxtaposing moments of his life with 12 significant drinks, creating an account that navigates both heartache and humour.
Viking, £20
Imitation Games by Darragh McGee
Darragh McGee’s Imitation Games provides an urgent examination into the influence of gambling on sports, aiming to highlight the human cost behind the industry.
Bodley Head, £22
Servus by Emma Southon
Emma Southon’s Servus offers a revisionist history of the Roman Empire, spotlighting how the empire was built on the backs of enslaved people, suggesting complex narratives of power and exploitation.
Hodder & Stoughton, £25
The Secrets of Our DNA by Turi King
In The Secrets of Our DNA, Turi King, who identified the remains of Richard III, presents a compelling exploration of genetics and its implications for history and crime solving.
Doubleday, £22
