Books to get you through the heatwave…

We’ve all heard enough about the #heatwave but when the world is melting around you, what else can you do but commiserate? We miss the rain. Remember rain? So lovely and cooling and we never moaned about it, not at all. Anyway, we’re here to take your minds off your rapidly escalating body temperature and terrible sunburn with some reads to get you through the heatwave!

Helena

There isn’t a book more appropriate for this heatwave than Sunday Times Bestseller Instructions for A Heatwave by Maggie O’Farrell, a story of a dysfunctional but loveable family reunited, set during the legendary summer of 1976 (soon to be taken over by the SWELTERING summer that is 2018 perhaps?)

Top tip for surviving a heatwave: Open ALL windows, put a fan on, drink a LOT of water and dream of snow.

Hannah

I’ve got a copy of Annabelle Thorpe’s What Lies Within on my desk, and I can’t help but get distracted every five minutes wishing I was swimming around in that cover. Let it transport you to the vibrant souks and shady ancient riads of Marrakech, where you will most likely be wearing something floaty and made of linen.

My top tip: buy a fan. I’ve only just caved and bought one, but it’s the best decision I’ve ever made.