GREAT SUMMER READS

From prize-winning authors to thrilling page-turners, here are the books to take the beach, park or pool this summer.

THE GODMOTHERS by Monica McInerney

One of Australia’s most loved authors takes us on an international trip in a family drama bursting with love, sadness and hope. The novel is set in Australia, Scotland, Ireland and England, and follows the story of Eliza Miller – the only daughter of a troubled young mother – who finds herself immersed in a chaotic family in Edinburgh. There, she finds the confidence to explore her past, including who her father is. Fans have been eagerly awaiting a new read from McInerney since 2017.

A TIME FOR MERCY by John Grisham

Lawyer Jake Brigance is back in another courtroom showdown. The hero of Grisham’s A Time to Kill is embroiled in a murder trial that has torn apart the community of Clanton, Mississippi. It is 1990 and a timid 16-year-old boy stands accused of murdering a local deputy, but there is more to the story than meets the eye. Die-hard fans can be assured of the plot twists and intrigue you’d expect from Grisham in this third outing for character Brigance.

A PROMISED LAND by Barack Obama

In the first of two volumes, Obama’s memoir chronicles the former US president’s early life, his presidential campaign, and becoming the first African American to hold the nation’s highest office. Obama tells the story of his improbable odyssey from a young man searching for his identity to becoming leader of the free world. The book is touted as “a riveting, deeply personal account of history in the making – from the president who inspired us to believe in the power of democracy”.

THE BEAT OF LIFE by Reinhard Friedl

A renowned German heart surgeon, Friedl’s quest was to understand and unveil the intricacies and mysteries of our most powerful and critical organ. Friedl has operated on the very young and the very old, and has stitched up knife wounds to the heart, witnessing first-hand the unpredictability of this human organ. He delivers the latest discoveries in neurocardiology and psychocardiology, as well as personal stories showing the relationship between the heart, brain and psyche.

THE GIRL AND THE GODDESS by Nikita Gill

Best-selling poet, writer, and Instagram sensation Nikita Gill returns with a collection of poetry and prose exploring Hindu mythology and legend. The book is a lyrical coming-of-age story with mythical landscapes and spiritual revelation. The book has been described as a “mesmerising poetic tale” of where we come from, how we grow, and how we become who we are.

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