The Lemon Grove by Helen Walsh

Greg and Jenn are happily married. Every year they take their blissful summer hols at their perfect villa in Mallorca, but this year something rocks the boat – in the form of Greg’s teen daughter's boyf Nathan: Jenn wants him for herself. Talk about family drama! This is one juicy read...

(Tinder Press, £12.99)

The Vacationers By Emma Straub

Possibly the perfect summer read – this hilarious and very witty romcom is about a very troubled New York family (read: affairs/debts/job loss) who take a trip to Majorca to try and recover from woes.

(Picador, £7.99)

How To Build A Girl by Caitlin Moran

Caitlin Moran’s outrageously funny (and naughty) fiction debut centres around dorky teen Johanna Morrigan, who reinvents herself as Dolly Wild, a fast-talking promiscuous music writer on a quest to save her poverty stricken family. It's AWESOME, but a word of caution: it will turn you into that giggling nutter on the bus.

(Ebury Press, £14.99)

Landline by Rainbow Rowell

After a mega bust up with her husband about prioritising her TV writer job over her family (again), Georgie may have finally ruined her marriage. That night, she discovers a way to communicate with her husband in the past and wonders if it’s the key to fixing things. It’s romance with a quirky twist – the perfect beach read.

(Orion, £9.99)

The Sleepwalker's Guide To Dancing by Mira Jacob 

Moving from India to Mexico, this is a domestic drama about a family dealing with their connections to home, the future and their past. Amina is a successful photographer who finds herself in the midst of a family crisis, but unravelling the truth isn’t easy.

(Bloomsbury Publishing, £16.99)

Only Ever Yours by Louise O’Neill

This terrifying but captivating book is set in a world where women are bred in schools and trained only in the arts of pleasing men. At graduation, only the most highly rated girls are selected by men. Best friends Freida and Isabel are surefire picks, but when Isabel does the unthinkable and puts on weight, her pal ends up resorting to desperate tactics to protect her future…

(Quercus, £7.99)

The Goldfinch By Donna Tartt

The hardback came out last year but now this month the paperback (read: suitcase appropriate) version of this Pulitzer winner is out. The story follows Theo – a boy who loses his mum in a tragic accident but gains a painting. It’s an epic one, but perfectly penned.

(Abacus, £8.99)

Little Lies by Liane Moriarty  

Little Lies follows three women in the wake of a schoolyard scandal leaving someone dead. It’s a gripping tale about exes, marriage, mothers, daughters, school drama and little white lies. It’s gonna be a biggie!

(Penguin £14.99)

Mrs Hemingway By Naomi Wood

The famous and amazing writer Ernest Hemingway had four wives - Hadley, Pauline, Martha and Mary – this novel follows the stories of the extraordinary women who loved him. Wonderful!

(Picador, £12.99)

The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton

Set in 17^th Century Amsterdam, this truly unique tale follows 18 year old Nella, who is surprised when her new husband by arranged marriage gifts her a miniature replica of their home. She enlists the help of an elusive miniaturist to furnish the tiny house, but soon finds the tiny creations mirror real life in strange ways.

(Picador, £12.99)

This One Is Mine by Maria Semple

Violet Parry seems to have it all in this funny (and occasionally dark) read. She lives a life of luxury in the Hollywood hills with her rock band manager husband David, but she’s not happy (um, life swap please?!) But when down ‘n’ out local rocker Teddy catches her eye, Violet’s life takes an unexpected turn...

(Phoenix, £8.99 - Out July 31st)

Hild by Nicola Griffiths

This epic read won’t leave a lot of room in your hand luggage, but it’s SO worth it. Born into the heart of violent seventh-century England, psychic Hild's mystical powers attract the interest of the king. She soon becomes the king’s seer and her power becomes indispensable. If you love your historical novels, you need Hild in your life!

(Little Brown, £20)

What Milo Saw by Virginia Macgregor

9 year old Milo has an eye condition that means he can only see things through a pin sized hole, but when he gets the vibe that something isn’t quite right in his nan’s nursing home, he ironically sees more than the adults in his life. You’ll fall in love with little Milo in this heart-warming read.

(Sphere, £14.99 - out 31st July)

The Fever by Megan Abbott

Like something dark and thrilling in your holiday case? Then this tale about an illness that sweeps through a town will be right up your street. If you liked Channel 4’s The Returned, you’ll be a big fan.

(Picador, £14.99)

Elizabeth is Missing By Emma Healey

We love a good mystery to keep us page-turning on the beach. In this brilliant debut novel, forgetful OAP Maud finds a note saying ‘Elizabeth is missing’ – and must solve the mystery of where she is. But where to start…

(Viking, £12.99)

Her by Harriet Lane

This is one of the biggest thrillers of the summer, and will make you think twice about making any new mates on your hols. Or ever. When Nina and Emma – women with very different lives – strike up a friendship, things soon take a dark, twisted turn…

(W&N, £12.99)

Friendship by Emily Gould

Ever get scared your mate will split up with you? Well that’s what happens in this book to Bev – she’s been bezzies with Amy for ages but when she hits 30 they begin to drift apart. Truly petrifying. 

(Virago, £14.99)

The Seventh Miss Hatfield by Anna Caltabiano

Rebecca is your average 15-year-old American girl - until she meets the immortal Miss Hatfield, who gives Rebecca the gift of immortality, too. When Rebecca embarks on a quest to find out the source of the immortality, she falls in love on the way and it turns out everlasting life may not be all it’s cracked up to be…

(Gollancz, £14.99 - Out 31st July)

A Curious Career By Lynn Barber

Us journos, love stories about other journos so this memoir from the UK's most famous celeb interviewer (she’s chatted to everyone – even GAGA) had us gripped from start to finish. Want an insight into what it’s like working on newspapers? This is a great place to start!

(Bloomsbury, £16.99)

What A Girl Wants by Lindsey Kelk

Lindsey Kelk is queen of the beach read! If you love your chick lit, you’ll inhale this story about Tess, who’s weighing up whether to stay in London and start her own advertising agency with her BFF and potential BF Charlie, or escape to Milan to pursue both a new career as a photographer and an elusive new man? Wish our dilemmas were that exciting…

(Harper, £7.99)

Bittersweet by Miranda Beverly-Whittemore

This is the perfect summer getaway book. When the rather ordinary Mabel lands a prestigious scholarship and gets befriended by her rich and beautiful roomie Genevra, she's surprised to get an invite to spend summer at Genevra's summer house. She falls in love with living the priveleged life, but it unravels when she investigates the source of Genevra's wealth...

(The Borough Press, £16.99)

The Wrong Knickers by Bryony Gordon

Bryony was the Telegraph’s single gal about town columnist for years. Now she’s used all of her many er, 'colourful' experiences to write this novel. There’s plenty of Pinot G induced one-night-stands and hilarious situations we'll all relate to. It's the perfect saucy beach read with a lot of added LOLs.

(Sphere, £12.99)