Summer is just around the corner, get ready for longer days, warmer nights, and all the joy that comes along with it!

Book enthusiasts relish the summertime, the longer and lighter evenings are perfect to stay up and read, whether it’s a thrilling novel, a nail-biting crime saga or a gripping rom-com!

We’ve put together a beautiful mix of books, for that perfect read this summer!

Not Another Word! By Judith Logan

Not Another Word! is a mystery novel beautifully penned down by Judith Logan. It’s an enigmatic tale of perseverance with elements of surprise and twists. The story is about a brother and sister, Lacey and Lloyd Jordan who live an industrious childhood filled with sorrow.  Their father was sent to prison to serve for ten years and their own mother abandoned them at a young age. Lacey’s former foster brother and sisters keep disappearing under strange situations. The story turns itself into a rather gripping one when Lacey finds out that her foster sisters were disappearing under very peculiar circumstances.

The Art of Parsi Cooking by Niloufer Mavalvala

The Art of Parsi Cooking: Reviving an ancient cuisine, recipe connoisseur Niloufer Mavalvala introduces Parsi cuisine which originated from Persian and Indian cuisines. This unique historical background gives Parsi foods a delicious and distinct flavour. She brings this ancient cuisine into the limelight by introducing the readers to her native meals and traditions.

Niloufer Mavalvala beautifully put together a collection of 31 delicious recipes from her family repertoire of Parsi food. While always maintaining their tradition and authenticity, Niloufer has altered some of the recipes to make them easier to prepare so that these ancient recipes can be adapted by the 21st century. The book also contains lots of helpful tips and a picture for each recipe. The Art of Parsi Cooking articulately explains the history of Parsi cuisine in a well-written manner, accompanied by mouthwatering recipes.

A Sense of No Direction by Stan Vines

The book gives a humorous look at the different cultures of the world through the eyes of two young and adventurous boys. The author of this autobiography Stan and his friend Chris depart from their settled lives in England on a journey to travel the world that will test their friendship. During their journey, they come across the welcoming people of different cultures and make a lot of friends.

It’s an enjoyable read that takes the reader on a roller coaster ride of different cultures.

The Dennis Bisskit Adventures by Stephen Ainley

The Dennis Bisskit Adventures is a hilarious story of a young boy by Stephen Ainley. The book is full of fun, adventure, thoroughly funny and a bit sad at times.

The setting for this story takes place in a different era, over 70 years ago. Life was much different then. Having recently seen the end of World War 2, it was a society that focused upon simply living and rebuilding lives.

The story revolves around Dennis Bisskit, a kind hearted-boy who attempts to win back the world mile record for queen and country. The story introduces us to all-powerful Mrs Ricketts and takes an emotional turn as Dennis visits the battlefields of France with his granddad. The readers will meet Sergeant Plunkett who mentors Dennis and makes him a groomed man as he ventures into the adulthood, he teaches him everything he needs to know about the army.

The Dennis Bisskit Adventures is a fascinating and amusing read that keeps a reader engrossed until the very end.

A Cheerleader in India by Tony Laurence

A Cheerleader in India by Tony Laurence is a travel adventure which tells the story of an English Businessman Marcus who accidentally runs into Kimberley Judd, an American cheerleader working as a paralegal during a business trip in Florida. During their first encounter he developed a liking for Kimberley.

He had planned a trip to India for a very long time but his travel buddy can no longer go with him due to some unavoidable circumstances, then he thought to ask Kimberley to go with him instead. Kimberley agreed and both embarked on a Journey to India.

The author tells the story of their adventurous trip, demonstrating the life in India. During their journey, Kimberley and Marcus get to know each other well and at the end of the trip both are sad. Is it the end of their relationship? Find out what happens next by reading this thoroughly enjoyable read.

Freaks Like Me by Georgina Peterson

Freaks Like Me is a touching and heartwarming memoir about mental health issues and hidden psychological effects that can change one’s life forever. It will definitely give a reality check to anyone who doesn’t suffer on a daily basis.

Georgie was a typical teenager who enjoyed spending time with her friends, she was studying hard to secure admission in her dream university. She had big dreams and she was doing everything in her power to turn those wonderful dreams into a reality. She had everything figured out and planned until one night, one event that changed her life forever. She was diagnosed with a rare brain disorder. Georgie’s whole world was turned upside down and she knew that her life is never going to be the same again.

Freaks Like Me is an inspirational book about the life of a brave girl that’ll help many people who are suffering from mental health issues.

The Bee Hive by Simon Adepetun

This is the story of an eleven-year-old kid Daniel Jeremiah who is dealing with extraordinary issues with his family. He wants to escape his problems because his parents are very busy and they won’t listen to him and then there is his sister, Alice, about whom Dan is sure that she is an Alien.

Dan also has a friend named Benji who turns his world upside down with the discovery of A Bee Hive. He discovers something that takes him down a path that is full of danger. His sister takes a sudden interest in what he is doing and there are strange men that are after a map that he has found.

The Bee Hive is a collection of little sharply twisted events in Dany’s young life. The delightful story is written beautifully by Simon. The book came out as highly entertaining one and is suitable for children of all ages.

The Quest for Integrity by Jaswinder

The Quest for Integrity is an intriguing tale of power, corruption and social change. It is a conflict between ambiguity and lucidity. The book highlights the culture of corruption and illuminates the path towards purifying the human soul.

The story is about a hard-working bank officer Purshottam who is gradually rising up the ladder of success at the Bank of the Nation’s Amlawar branch. His success is taken as a threat by some of the officers whose ambitions are threatened and they form an alliance against Purshottam, which shows how success all-too-often comes to be valued above ethics and morality in our society.

As you head out in the sun, warm your mind with these amazing reads. We hope you find this collection fascinating and enjoyable and it keeps you busy all season long. 

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Happy Summer!