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20 books to read this summer

Discover the 20 hottest books to read this summer, as picked by the Observer. Featuring award-winning fiction, page-turning nonfiction and re-issued classics. Plus, don't forget to browse our 2 for £15 paperback offer to stock up ready for your summer reading, whether it's from the beach or the garden.

Fantastic fiction to read this summer

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The Observer Food Monthly

The Observer's pick of the best nonfiction for summer reading

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2 for £15 on selected fiction and non-fiction paperbacks

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2 for £15 on selected paperbacks

Observer Food Monthly's summer list

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