The Summer Bookshelf 2021

Katherine PeachCommunity, Penarth View Bookshelf

Fiction

The Night She Disappeared by Lisa Jewell (plus signed bookplate)

The author of Invisible Girl, Lisa Jewell, returns with the chilling story of a missing daughter, an abandoned house in the woods and a sinister note that may hold the key to a grisly truth. This thriller is the perfect summer read to keep you gripped! Better still, everyone buying a copy at Griffin Books will receive a FREE indie-exclusive version of one of Lisa’s most popular books, The Family’s Upstairs.

Non-Fiction

Outdoor Cooking by Tom Kerridge

The latest from one of Britain’s best Michelin- starred chefs, Tom Kerridge, is the ultimate barbecue bible! Tom takes simple ideas like burgers and grills and creates his ultimate versions, with over 80 stunningly delicious recipes. He also includes desserts and drinks, plus tips and advice for the perfect barbecue, campfire or outdoor gathering with friends and family. The perfect buy for the best summer parties!

Children’s

Maria’s Island by Victoria Hislop (for ages 7-12)

Victoria Hislop’s first book for children is a moving and dramatic story adapted from her bestselling novel The Island. The young Maria tells the story of the Cretan village Plaka and tiny, deserted island of Spinalonga, Greece’s former leper colony. The rich illustrations will transport the reader to the timeless and beautiful Greek landscape, and Hislop’s story helps us reflect on how we treat people who are different.