Do you feel like brushing up on politics? Trying a historical novel or some sci-fi? if you can’t choose from our summer book special, try our shortlist of absolute must reads
Literary page turner
Home FirebyKamila Shamsie
Sophocles’s Antigone is remodelled for a searingly contemporary tale of state violence, Islamist radicalisation and family duty in this year’s Women’s prize winner.
Beach read
Conversations with Friends by Sally Rooney
Catch up on the witty Irish debut about getting along with other people and getting to know yourself before Rooney’s second novel in September.