Booksellers across the United Kingdom have shared their top picks for summer reading, highlighting a diverse selection of recently published titles and enduring favourites across fiction and non-fiction genres.

Leanne Fridd of Bookbugs & Dragon Tales in Norwich recommends David Nicholls’ "You Are Here" for adult readers, alongside CM Lewis’s children’s book "Quill and the Last Generation." She also highlights Bonnie Garmus’s "Lessons in Chemistry" as a perennial favourite and notes "Careless People" by Sarah Wynn-Williams for book club discussion, citing its topical themes.

Mel Griffin of Griffin Books in Penarth suggests Clare Mackintosh’s thriller "It’s Not What You Think," which explores the impact of far-right extremism through the lives of ordinary people. Nathan Hill’s satirical novel "Wellness" and Amanda Tuke’s nature-focused "Wild Pavements," which celebrates urban wildlife, are also among her recommendations.

Naomi Self from House of Books & Friends in Manchester points to "Nesting" by Roisin O’Donnell, addressing controlling relationships amid Dublin’s housing challenges, as well as Yukito Ayatsuji’s "The Decagon House Murders," a homage to classic crime writing. She also recommends pop singer Neneh Cherry’s memoir "A Thousand Threads," which intertwines themes of art, music, and family.

In Derry, Jenni Doherty of Little Acorns Bookstore suggests "Prestige Drama" by Séamas O’Reilly, a mystery set against the backdrop of the Troubles. For lighter summer evenings, she endorses F. Scott Fitzgerald’s "The Great Gatsby." She also recommends "Words to Love a Planet" by Ella Frances Sanders, an illustrated collection of words reflecting nature and place.

Linda Furniss of The Stripey Badger in Grassington highlights Alexandra Potter’s "So, I Met This Guy," a novel focused on female friendship and adventure, alongside Pulitzer Prize winner Geraldine Brooks’s "Horse," a historical account of a 19th-century racehorse. She also recommends Alan Cleaver’s "The Postal Paths," which explores the often overlooked history of postal workers in Britain.

Alice Harandon from St Ives Bookseller in Cornwall advocates "The Sea Child" by Linda Wilgus, a novel echoing the spirit of Cornish coastal romance, and Sarah Winman’s "Still Life," set between Tuscany and London during the 1940s. Fiona Robertson’s "Stone Lands," which combines British prehistoric history with personal memoir, is also among her picks.

Starlin Marot of Bad Girl Books in Oxford recommends AK Caggiano’s "Throne in the Dark," a rom-com and romantic fantasy blend, and Lisette Marshall’s "Heart of Silk and Shadow," a self-published novel featuring an ancient god and a slow-burn romance. For non-fiction, Jennette McCurdy’s candid memoir "I’m Glad My Mom Died" is mentioned.

Jordan Taylor-Jones from The West Kirby Bookshop cites "Deepfake" by Greek author Makis Malafekas, a political thriller focusing on far-right groups, and Dorothy Baker’s 1962 novel "Cassandra at the Wedding." He also highlights Joe Dunthorne’s memoir "Children of Radium," which examines family history intertwined with themes of Nazism and chemical warfare.

Emma Kendrick of Imagined Things in Harrogate recommends André Aciman’s short novel "Room on the Sea," set during a hot New York summer, and Carlos Ruiz Zafón’s "The Shadow of the Wind," a haunting Barcelona-based narrative. Among non-fiction books, she mentions Rob Cowen’s "The North Road," combining history and memoir around Britain’s Great North Road.

These varied selections reflect a broad tapestry of contemporary literary interests, encompassing gripping thrillers, historical fiction, memoirs, and explorations of nature, all contributing to readers’ summer enjoyment across the UK.