Summer 25 Book Club
by Northern Life
Fresh fiction from northern authors
Whether you’re dreaming of a steamy summer romance set in Greece or chilling out with a tense tale from an Openshaw morgue, there’s no shortage of fresh fiction from northern authors to spice up your reading list.
DEAD LUCKY
BY CONNOR HUTCHINSON
Mancunian to its core and infused with subtle northern poetry, this book feels startlingly real. Jamie Fletcher, an embalmer at a busy funeral home in Openshaw, understands better than most how fleeting life can be. So, when the chance to win big arises, why would he refuse?
£20. Published by Corsair. Available from 10th July. Preorder here.
THE MARGARET CODE
BY RICHARD HOOTON
This beautifully crafted whodunit not only delivers intrigue but also explores the heartbreak of ageing, the loneliness it can bring, and society’s tendency to overlook older generations. With its unconventional yet endearing detectives, this is a mystery that will have you rooting for Margaret and James until the very end. A brilliant debut from Greater Manchester author Richard Hooton.
£16.99. Published by Sphere. Available here.
THE MAGICKAL SUMMER OF EVIE EDELMAN
BY HARRIETT DE MESQUITA
Evie struggles to find independence, seeking to break free from the expectations of her parents, synagogue, and tight-knit (sometimes overbearing) community. A standout debut about a Yorkshire-lass-come-witch.
£9.99. Published by uclanpublishing. Available here.
DEAR FUTURE ME
BY DEBORAH O’CONNOR
Did you ever write a letter to your future self? What would you think if you received it now? In Dear Future Me, long-forgotten letters begin to drop through letterboxes, each one revealing something unexpected. For some, they bring regret; for others, they unearth the deepest betrayals. Compulsive and effortlessly readable, this is the perfect mystery for summer. From the North Yorkshire author of The Dangerous Kind and The Captive.
£9.99. Published by Zaffre. Available here.
IT’S ALL GREEK TO ME
BY ANDREA CHRISTODOULOU
Don’t forget to pack this delightful romantic comedy from a Liverpudlian author with Greek roots! Disillusioned with the corporate grind, drowning her thirties in cocktails, and dodging her mother’s relentless matchmaking, Isme flees to Greece in search of freedom—only to find her family has other plans. Hilarious, heartwarming, and uncomfortably relatable, this light-hearted escape is a must-read for your summer holiday.
£9.99. Published by uclanpublishing. Available 17th July. Preorder here.
NorthernLife June/July/Aug 25
