Three Women by Lisa Taddeo
You’ll have seen this one on Instagram already, where those in the know have been tagging their proof copies: a non-fiction study of three women and the psychology of their desire, it’s honest and timely. Out 9 Jul (£16.99; Bloomsbury Circus)
A Particular Kind of Black Man by Tope Folarin
From a Rhodes Scholar and winner of the Caine Prize for African Writing (Folarin is our new one to watch, FYI), this is a powerful first novel about a Nigerian family living in Utah and their struggle to fit in to American life. Out 6 Aug (£20.58; Simon & Schuster)
Fleishman is in Trouble by Taffy Brodesser-Akner
You don’t get advance praise from Elizabeth Gilbert (one of the other stellar authors on this list) for nothing. This New York Times writer’s satirical novel about marriage and relationships in 2019 is dazzlingly clever. Out 18 Jun (£18.99; Wildfire)
The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead
Fresh from his Pulitzer Prize-winning The Underground Railroad, Whitehead brings us the gritty tale — based on a true story — of two young boys sentenced to reform school in 1960s Florida. It’s a difficult but worthwhile read. Out 1 Aug (£16.99; Fleet)
This Land is our Land: An Immigrant’s Manifesto by Suketu Mehta
Taking inspiration from his experiences as an Indian-born teenager in New York and as a reporter working around the world, Mehta’s book is a brilliant, fresh take on immigration. Out now (£21.37; Farrar, Straus and Giroux)
The Porpoise by Mark Haddon
A seriously good new novel from the award-winning author, this story of a young girl raised in isolation takes in ancient tropes and modern ideas for a beautiful read you won’t forget. Out now (£18.99: Chatto & Windus)
Sweet Sorrow by David Nicholls
The author of One Day and Us returns with a new novel, a coming-of-age story that demands your attention. It’s a celebration of friendship, a portrait of first love and it’ll stay with you long after the last page. Out 11 Jul (£20; Hodder & Stoughton)
A Philosophy Of Ruin by Nicholas Mancusi
For fans of Breaking Bad looking for a white-knuckle thriller, this page-turner about a young philosophy professor who finds himself in the middle of a drug-running operation is impossible to put down. Out 18 Jun (£21.37; Hanover Square Press)
Naturally Tan by Tan France
Who hasn’t tried the French tuck? Peppered with fashion dos and don’ts, the memoir of arguably Doncaster’s most famous TV export is a must for any Queer Eye fan. Out now (£16.99; Virgin Books)
The School Run by Helen Whitaker
A frank and funny rendition of two mums battling for a coveted school place for their children, Whitaker’s is a heartwarming novel that will appeal to time-poor mothers everywhere. Out 8 Aug (£7.99; Trapeze)
Virgil Abloh: Figures of Speech by Michael Darling
One of the most interesting fashion tomes of 2019, this study of Abloh — artistic director of menswear at Louis Vuitton, CEO of Off-White and Kanye West favourite — is a stylish tour de force. Out now (£49.99; Prestel)
Almost Adults by Ali Pantony
Much more than your average chick-lit, this is a wickedly fun tonic for anyone who feels their 20s are not quite what they imagined. A hug for exhausted millennials. Out 8 Aug (£7.99; Ebury Press)
Whisper Network by Chandler Baker
What do you get if you mix Big Little Lies with the #MeToo scandal? This perfect-for-now tale of four women who take a stand against their misogynistic boss, with results none of them could have foreseen. A barnstorming modern novel. Out 4 Jul (£14.99; Sphere)
City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert
If you liked Eat Pray Love, may we direct you to Gilbert’s latest: a 1940s New York-set story of a young seamstress who finds herself at the heart of theatre’s glamour — with all the fun and danger it brings. Out now (£16.99; Bloomsbury)
Big Sky by Kate Atkinson
How can anyone fail to love Kate Atkinson? The author of A God in Ruins is back with her 12th novel, which sees the return of Jackson Brodie, private investigator. A gripping beach read for lovers of detective thrillers. Out 18 Jun (£20; Doubleday)
Recursion by Blake Crouch
The follow-up to smash hit Dark Matter, this is a mind-twisting exploration of memory and what it means to be human. If you’re into thoughtful, fluidly written science fiction, this one will hit the mark. Out now (£14.99; Macmillan)
