Much like the adage "A trouble shared is a trouble halved", when it comes to books, we truly believe that a (much-loved) novel shared is a pleasure doubled. It’s always a buzz when a friend reads something you’ve recommended and comes back to tell you how much they’ve enjoyed it.
The four novels on the right are not only ones our GH reader panel rated highly but also books they said they would definitely pass on to a friend – many already have. We hope you love them, too, and share that love with the readers in your life. Happy reading!
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Good Books May 26 Collection Winner
We All Live Hereby Jojo Moyes (Michael Joseph)
The panel adored this heartfelt family drama about newly divorced Lila, who’s juggling her career, a ramshackle house, two rebellious daughters and a grieving stepdad. Then her estranged dad turns up…
‘I was hooked by the end of the first chapter,’ said one GH VIP reviewer.
Michael Joseph We All Live Here by Jojo Moyes
Good Books May 26 Collection Reader Favourite
Helm by Sarah Hall (Faber & Faber)
GH VIPs were utterly beguiled by this unique novel, which tells the story of Helm, a strong, north-easterly wind system that blows over the Pennines, and how it’s influenced the people whose path it’s crossed through the ages. ‘A really original concept – I felt I was reading poetry,’ said a panel member.
Faber & Faber Helm by Sarah Hall
Boudicca’s Daughter by Elodie Harper (Apollo Fiction)
The forgotten story of Boudicca’s daughter Solina, forced to fight for survival in Rome after her mother’s defeat, gripped the panel. ‘Page after page, you could feel the pain and anguish of the characters. It’s a deeply moving novel,’ said a reviewer.
Apollo Boudicca's Daughter by Elodie Harper
She Didn’t See It Coming by Shari Lapena (Transworld)
Relatable and tension-filled was how reviewers described this propulsive thriller about a mum who goes missing from her family home with no explanation. ‘I devoured this book. Shari Lapena never disappoints and this was a rollercoaster read,’ said one reader.
Penguin She Didn't See It Coming by Shari Lapena
