summer reads

  Sally’s portrayal of an on-off love story will show you why she’s been hailed as ‘the first great millennial author’.   You read and watched the show, now get stuck into the sequel set 15 years later.  Set in an elite performing arts school, this timely book explores issues raised by the #MeToo movement.   Elegantly woven with fast-paced action, this is a modern version of , a Shakespearean play about a father’s obsession with his daughter.   A passionately told and deeply moving coming-of-age story based on the author’s family history.   Great for discussing with friends, Jia’s unflinching essays tackle feminism, religion, the internet and more.   A 41-year-old father named Toby sits at the centre of this shrewdly funny book about marriage and divorce.   Told from the perspectives of four ambitious female co-workers, this gripping thriller confronts the abuse of power.   Love a plot twist? This suspenseful novel about a young woman’s death and the suspicion that surrounds her best friend has loads of them.   A dark comedy full of sharp one-liners about the misfortunes of a bankrupt socialite and her adult son.   An abandoned girl living in the wild is caught up in this murder mystery set in a divided town.   Women from very different backgrounds are united by their courage when faced with devastating events.   A raw piece of non-fiction based on years spent following the intimate lives of ordinary women.   These 15 short stories on love, loss and longing are perfect for when you’ve got a few minutes all to yourself.   When a writer loses her lifelong friend and mentor, she reluctantly finds herself taking care of his dog.