Later dark evenings. Longer sunny days. Reading outside, home or away, at last!
Summer is prime time for getting properly stuck into a book. This year’s summer book blog ranges from a bold rethinking of Jane Eyre to thrilling espionage and classic YA suspense novels. Whatever kind of escape you’re after, our team has selected something to deliver.
Open Road Media
It's time to crack the impossibly brilliant murder mystery from Alex Ahndoril, the new pseudonym for the No.1 international bestselling author, Lars Kepler.
A man walks into a private investigator’s office, shows them a photograph and says, ‘I want you to find out if I killed this man.’
Julia Stark’s unexpected visitor is a co-owner of a successful family business. The previous night he had hosted a board meeting and dinner at his estate in north-western Sweden. The next morning, he wakes to a photograph on his phone: a bloodied man, bound, with a bag over his head.
Your summer obsession starts here with a tense thriller set against sunlit Scandinavian luxury. Perfect for fans of Stieg Larsson and Camilla Läckberg.
Safe House Books
Bandit, smuggler, and warlord, Tengiz Khan was a legend in the early years of Georgia’s independence after the fall of the Soviet Union. His criminal empire spreading far and wide across the Caucasus, the Black Sea and beyond... That was, until he disappeared and is now presumed dead.
British agent Sebastian Friend is deployed to investigate the criminal syndicate and finds himself caught in a bitter turf war between rival gangs. On his own rogue mission, can Friend dismantle the organisation and find the legendary Tengiz Khan before he eludes justice forever?
Perfect for fans of Len Deighton, John Le Carre and Adam Hall!
Tengiz Khan is an intelligent page-turner that manages to create a wonderfully seductive fictional world and to tackle serious issues in one accomplished package. — Christopher Sandford, author of 1976: The Year that Scorched
River Light Press
Could one of literature’s most beloved love stories have its roots in one of the oldest love stories ever told?
In this provocative study, Elizabeth Imlay argues that Jane Eyre is a bold reworking of fairy tales based off Cupid and Psyche – a story of forbidden passion and spiritual testing – told from the perspective of a nineteenth century woman determined to claim both love and autonomy.
Thought-provoking and rich with insight, Charlotte Brontë’s Psyche is perfect for lively discussions during long, summer afternoons.
Blue Neon Books
Darkening Song is a taut and haunting look at modern stardom! Ferociously written and moving – Isabel Banta, author of Honey
Eva is an 18-year-old intern at a record company and is desperate for the label she works for to take a chance on 16-year-old Alora, who she discovered recently online. Never before has Eva heard a voice like Alora’s, and when it’s clear that no one trusts her professional opinion, Eva takes matters into her own hands.
On a whim, Eva offers Alora representation as her manager without knowing anything about artist management.
At first, Alora is a raging sucess and catepolts both girls to instant fame. But when Alora’s dark and mysterious past begins to surface nd Eva’s ambition and success blind her to the obvious signs that they are in above their heads, their lives unravel with disastrous consequences.
Open Road Media
A student gets embroiled in a dangerous spy plot while on a European tour in this classic YA suspense novel by a New York Times-bestselling author.
Fifteen-year-old Nan Russell from Kansas is all set for a summer in Europe and her parents are nervous. But how dangerous could a guided tour really be? With the distinguished Dr Neil Yates leading the trip and family friend Mrs Stimson chaperoning, Nan expects nothing but sightseeing in Paris, London, Rome and Vienna.
That expectation shatters not long after she lands in New York City. Alone in a gallery at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Nan sees something she shouldn’t. Suddenly, a chain of bizarre events drags her, and her tour group, into a deadly plot to kidnap Dr Yates.
Fast-paced and full of mystery, this adventure is perfect for young readers looking for a summer escape. Fans of Nancy Drew by Carolyn Keene and The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart will love this book.
InHouse Publishing
Becoming is a poetic journey through heartbreak, finding identity, and the power of discovering a sense of self. This deeply personal collection of poems is a refreshing insight into the turmoil of relationships.
Split into five sections — Love's Light, Heartbreak’s Weight, Facing Yourself, Finding Strength, and Love Within — becoming explores the raw emotion of grief, longing, and healing.
The moving narrative of each standalone poem, as well as the collection, mirrors the peaks and troughs of experiences of love.
Honest, heartfelt and hopeful. A genuine and sincere story told in honest, heartfelt and hopeful chapters. Inspiring debut, excited to see what she does next! — Anonymous five-star review
Lume Books
Duty — a fast-paced naval adventure that blends espionage, high-seas adventure and a fearless female protagonist!
Lady Bethany Ashley-Cooper is no ordinary young lady. Codename ‘Chaton’ she is trained to protect her country with deadly precision. Join her on her latest mission, where every secret she uncovers brings her closer to the truth — and deeper into danger.
She should be safe in St Petersburg — pregnant, protected, and hidden behind diplomatic walls. But when two royal children die under suspicious circumstances, she stumbles onto a deadly conspiracy that threatens everything she thought safe.
Perfect for fans of David Grann, John Drake, C.S. Forester, Patrick O’Brian, Griff Hosker and Bernard Cornwell.
Whether you are holidaying abroad, on a UK staycation or simply remaining at home, a bookish recommendation or two always comes in handy. From classic thrillers to poetry collections and naval adventures, the Eayspress team’s 2026 recommendations are sure to satisfy your summer reading needs!
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