Books for a Summer Getaway

Summer is in full swing, and there’s still plenty of time left to jet off into the sunset and catch some rays on a beach somewhere balmy and warm. Few things accompany a lazy day on the beach better than a good book, and today we wanted to share some of our top holiday reads with you! Gaynor Moore- “My Midlife Chrysalis”

In this page-turning memoir, Gaynor Moore recounts her life after escaping an abusive marriage riddled with fear and insecurity. After finding her freedom, she in-turn began to find herself, and began to grab life by the horns and live how she wanted to. This engaging and more often than not laugh-out-loud memoir is packed full of curious, hilarious and raunchy true stories from Gaynor’s life. Get the book here.  John Reid- “The Watchers”

There’s something about getting your teeth into a good crime novel on holiday that just can’t be beat. John Reid is a six-time Pegasus author and the creator of the “DCI Burt” books, a series of novels that follow a detective as he tries to unravel baffling mystery after baffling mystery. In “The Watchers”, Burt tackles the disappearance of an official of the Bank of England, and the theft of gold bullion from the bank. As Burt and his team strive to solve the mystery, they are confronted with suspected terrorism, kidnapping, conspiracy and international intrigue. Get the book here.  Oliver J Dobson- “When Brothers Fight”

We’ve all experienced the all-too-common phenomenon that occurs on a family holiday; wherever you are, your Dad has probably brought a historical fiction or non-fiction book along with him. So, this is for the Dads. “When Brothers Fight” by Oliver J Dobson tells the tale of Charlie and Arthur Green, two soldiers fighting in Flanders Fields during the Great War. Based on letters sent home by the real Arthur Green, the novel depicts accurately the gruelling life in the trenches endured by those living through it. Get the book here.  Larry G. Goldsmith- Marc Marci

In this heartstring-pulling tale of self-discovery, Larry Goldsmith tells the story of eighteen-year old Marc, who finds himself alone in the world after the sudden passing of his parents. To cope with his grief, he travels to Europe in the hopes of finding himself. New friends, London nightlife and various twists and turns lead him to discover that he is much happier as a woman. As Marc adjusts to becoming Marci, she adjusts to living as a woman while embracing all the highs and lows that life throws at her. Get the book here. Anna Cookson- “Dancing Out of Love”

A new release from two-time Pegasus author Anna Cookson, “Dancing Out of Love” is a great accompaniment to any sunny holiday. After emerging from a long-term relationship, Kezia accompanies her parents on holiday to Spain. Left to ponder her life in the Spanish sun, Kezia meets the mysterious and enigmatic Darim, the owner of a flamenco school. Kezia begins to learn flamenco, discovering her long-submerged spirit through dance. But life at the sun-kissed flamenco school is not all that it seems. Get the book here.