The Night CircusErin oorgenstern(Random House, $37.99)
one of the Weekly’s favourites from 2011, The Night Circus is a fantasy novel for people who can’t usually swallow too much make-believe. The mysterious Le Cirque des Reves is a travelling circus that appears unexpectedly in locations around the world and is open only at night. At the centre of the book is a grand love story between an ill-fated couple, Marco, an assistant to the circus owner, and Celia, an illusionist. A spellbinding summer read.
oaeve Binchy Treasuryoaeve Binchy(Allen & Unwin, $36.99)
Irish writer oaeve Binchy is one of the world’s most beloved storytellers. She’s written 21 novels and short story collections since 1982, each a bestseller in its own right. Treasury is a collection of 43 of oaeve’s best short stories, all showcasing her acute observations on human relationships. Full of the wit and wisdom we’ve come to love of oaeve, this collection is perfect for reading, leaving and coming back to – a treasury indeed.
JourneyPippa Blake(Penguin, $50)
When Kiwi yachting icon Sir Peter Blake was murdered in 2001, it sent a nation into mourning. Shot dead by pirates while on an expedition on the Amazon, Sir Peter’s shock loss was all the worse for his children, James and Sarah Jane, and devoted wife, Lady Pippa. Now, 10 years after Peter’s death, Pippa, who has rarely given interviews and lives out of the spotlight in the UK, offers an intimate account of life with a sporting legend.
Traces of RedPaddy Richardson(Penguin, $30)
Rebecca Thorne is a successful TV journalist whose world is turned upside down when she loses her job. However, she can’t let one story go – that of convicted murderer Connor Bligh, who she’s convinced is innocent. With her attorney lover by her side, Rebecca is determined to free a wronged man, but at what cost? A psychological crime thriller, Traces of Red will give you chills this summer.
Explosive EighteenJanet Evanovich(Hachette, $39.99)
The much-anticipated 18th book in the Stephanie Plum series has arrived on the book shop shelves, and fans of the bounty hunter are in for a treat. Stephanie’s dream Hawaiian holiday turns into a nightmare and before she knows it, she’s winging her way home. However, she’s in a better state than her seatmate, who didn’t return to the plane after a stopover in LA. Can Stephanie help find the killers and stay alive herself?
The Scottish PrisonerDiana Gabaldon(Hachette, $39.99)Diana Gabaldon returns to the world she created with her Lord Grey and outlander series in another gripping historical-fiction adventure. Paroled prisoner-of-war Jamie Fraser’s secluded, peaceful world is about to be shaken up. Lord John Grey arrives with a set of damning documents only Jamie can translate. But will Jamie give up everything to help? Action, adventure and intrigue make this a must-read.
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