Whether you’re lounging by the pool, relaxing in the garden or reading to pass your flight time, we’ve got the perfect reads lined up for you. This year, as our partnership with Penguin Books takes place once more (yay!), we’re sharing a hand-picked list of fantastic titles, as well as another exciting competition to add a little extra fun to your summer reading!  

So, grab your sunglasses and a cold drink, and let’s dive into some unforgettable summer reads... 

WIN with Jet2holidays and Penguin Books! 

Dreaming of lounging in the sun, lost in a great book? Thanks to our fantastic partnership with Penguin Books, one lucky reader will win a family Jet2holiday to one of six incredible destinations and a Penguin book bundle worth £200! Choose from Morocco, Croatia, Italy, Turkey, Greece or Majorca and take your brand-new holiday reads along for the ride. 

Want in? Enter here! T&Cs apply.  

Claire Douglas – The New Neighbours 

Theme: Psychological thriller 

Love a psychological thriller? Then this one is your bag… Douglas worked as a journalist for fifteen years, and this heart-racing book is a result of dramatic headlines. Lena discovers that her neighbours in their early sixties may be planning a crime. She can’t stop thinking about it, but what if she can prevent it? 

James Patterson – House of Cross 

Theme: Crime and thriller 

A fond fan of the iconic Alex Cross series? You won’t want to miss out on this newbie. An amalgamation of crime, mystery and a private investigator – what’s not to love? This time, Alex Cross is investigating a serial killer who is taking out America’s finest legal minds. 

Jodi Picoult – By Any Other Name 

Theme: Drama  

This dual-timeline novel is bound to captivate you from the start. Student playwright Melina Green struggles to see her play make the stage when the power is held by men. Inspired by the life of her ancestor Emilia Bassano, England’s first female poet, Melina takes a lesson from history and submits a play under a male pseudonym. Both fight to be heard in a world that sidelines their voices.  They will never meet, but together can they rewrite history? 

Rob Rinder – The Protest 

Theme: Crime and mystery fiction 

How does a bit of courtroom drama sound? Fans of John Grisham, Janice Hallett and Richard Osman will love diving into this gripping legal thriller laced with satire, as a world-famous artist meets a gruesome end at his exhibition opening. No. 1 bestseller Rob Rinder draws on his own experience as a barrister and broadcaster to deliver an authentic page-turner.   

Alison Hammond – Bombshell 

Theme: Contemporary fiction 

The perfect holiday read to dive into! When Madison’s perfect on paper husband decides he needs some ‘space’ from their marriage, it’s time to take back her life and make something of herself. From hilarious TV presenter and personality Alison Hammond, this is a sparkling summer romance about second chances and finding your worth. 

Clare Pooley – How to Age Disgracefully 

Theme: Cosy, humorous fiction 

Who doesn’t love an uplifting story with a dash of humour? Clare Pooley is an expert at tackling generational stories, and this is no different. 70-year-old Daphne, with the help of a teenage dad and a geriatric, orphaned dog, set out to save the quirky Senior Citizen’s Social Club. We don’t know about you, but we were sold at the mention of an orphaned dog… 

Lee and Andrew Child – In Too Deep 

Theme: Thriller/suspense fiction 

Jack Reacher is back! And once again, Lee and Andrew have delivered a pulse-pounding thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. This time, Reacher wakes up handcuffed to a makeshift bed in the dark, but who left him there?