Your Summer Reading List Is Here: 10 Books to Escape Into

If you're anything like us, you'll know the feeling of finishing a great book and immediately wondering what to read next. Fortunately, we have a secret weapon. Whenever we're in need of a recommendation, we turn to Lyndsay Westwater, a lifelong reader whose book suggestions never disappoint.

With a knack for finding stories that stay with you long after you've turned the final page, she's put together a selection of books to inspire your summer reading list.

So, whether you're heading to the beach, planning a lazy afternoon in the garden or packing your suitcase for a summer escape, there's a book on this list with your name on it.

Over to you, Lyndsay...

1. The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid

A reclusive Hollywood icon finally decides to tell her extraordinary life story, choosing an unknown journalist to write her memoirs. It's a glamorous and emotional tale of ambition, love and the price of fame. 

"This is my top pick. I read it in two days while on holiday in Portugal and couldn't wait to get back to the hotel each evening to keep reading."

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2.  Home From The Vinyl Cafe by Stuart McLean

A heartwarming collection of interconnected stories centred around the everyday lives of people in a small Canadian town, full of charm and moments that will make you smile.

"Incredibly cute and comical. I loved the small-town feel and all the interconnected stories."

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3.  Most of All You by Mia Sheridan

Two damaged souls find an unexpected connection in this emotional story about healing, trust and second chances.

"A beautiful story about two people overcoming their pasts and finding love."

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4.  Nightwork by Nora Roberts

A gifted thief is forced to stay one step ahead of danger in this fast-paced story that blends suspense with romance.

"Intriguing and twisty, but still a really feel-good romance."

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5.  Next Year in Havana by Chanel Cleeton

Spanning generations and continents, this atmospheric novel follows a young woman uncovering her family's secrets against the backdrop of Cuba's turbulent history.

"Beautifully written historical fiction that made me want to keep reading. Thank goodness it's the first one in a series."

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6.  The Women by Kristin Hannah

Inspired by the experiences of nurses serving during the Vietnam War, this moving novel explores friendship, resilience and the lasting impact of conflict.

"Both myself and both my best friends couldn't put it down. Could really relate to the support the women gave each other."

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7.  The Impulse Purchase by Veronica Henry

When an unexpected opportunity comes her way, one woman decides to take a chance, rediscover herself and start over.

"A fun, easy story about a woman rediscovering herself with the support of the women around her."

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8.  Never Lie by Freida McFadden

A snowstorm leaves a newlywed couple stranded in a remote house once owned by a psychiatrist who disappeared without a trace.

"Quick and easy with a twisty plot. A really good palate cleanser between heavier reading."

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9.  Jar of Hearts by Jennifer Hillier

Years after the murder of her childhood friend, a woman is forced to confront the secrets she's spent years trying to bury.

"Really kept me guessing until the very end."

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10.  Naked in Death by J.D. Robb

Set in New York in 2050, homicide detective Eve Dallas investigates a high-profile murder in the first instalment of this long-running and much-loved crime series.

"Book one of an older series you might have missed, featuring a female detective and a great romantic story intertwined."

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