August has arrived and we’re in the midst of the peak holiday season! If you’re about to jet off to chase the sun or planning to make the most of the UK’s coastline, it’s time to pack your swimmers and, of course, a good book!
And, with National Book Lovers Day taking place this month, there’s no better excuse to turn off your smartphones and de-stress than losing yourself in a hot romance, a gripping thriller or a comedy classic.
But what to read? With stacks of plotlines to choose from, Waterstones – located in St John's Road SW11, Clapham Junction – has kindly recommended a list of top summer reads to help you get your literary fix, and we've highlighted a handful to get you started. Whether you’re holidaying poolside, beachside or in your back garden, be sure to visit this local bookstore before you flop...
WATERSTONES: CLASSIC STORIES OF SUMMER
The Beach (Paperback) Alex Garland (author)
The Talented Mr Ripley - A Ripley Novel (Paperback) Patricia Highsmith (author)
Daisy Jones and The Six (Paperback) Taylor Jenkins Reid (author)
A Room with a View - The Penguin English Library (Paperback) E.M. Forster (author)
99 Nights in Logar (Paperback) Jamil Jan Kochai (author)
WATERSTONES: BEST NEW SUMMER PAPERBACKS
Murder on Lake Garda (Paperback) Tom Hindle (author)
The Last Devil To Die (Paperback) Richard Osman (author)
Julia (Paperback) Sandra Newman (author)
The Bee Sting (Paperback) Paul Murray (author)
Unruly (Paperback) David Mitchell (author)
WATERSTONES: BEST SUMMER ROMANCE NOVELS
The Art of Catching Feelings (Paperback) Alicia Thompson (author)
The Secret Beach (Paperback) from the Sunday Times bestselling author, Veronica Henry
Island in the Sun (Paperback) Katie Fforde (author)
Hitched (Paperback) J.F. Murray (author)
Take a Chance on Me (Paperback) Emily Houghton (author)
TOP CHARITY PICKS
Don’t forget, your Clapham Junction charity shops are a great source for second-hand books – rich in choice and kinder on the pocket, especially if you’re an avid bookworm. Uncover a book lover's treasure trove at these local charity stores…
British Heart Foundation | 62 St John’s Road
Boutique by Shelter | 49 Northcote Road
Cancer Research UK | 83 St John’s Road
Fara Kids | 144 Northcote Road
Fara Books for Kids | 74 Chatham Road
Royal Trinity Hospice | 40 Northcote Road
Royal Trinity Hospice | 73 St John’s Road
Scope | 34 St John’s Road
Wherever your summer adventure takes you, happy holidays and enjoy your new book!
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