Summer Reading Recommendations from Mark Haddon, Samantha Harvey, Zadie Smith, and More

Renowned Authors' Summer Reading Picks

The Guardian has gathered a list of summer reading recommendations from celebrated authors such as Mark Haddon, Samantha Harvey, and Zadie Smith. The article features a diverse range of book suggestions, offering something for every reader.

Zadie Smith's Recommendations

Zadie Smith praises Margaret Busby's Part of the Story: Writings from Half a Century as a beautiful collection. She also recommends Black Bag by Luke Kennard, calling it the funniest and smartest novel she's read in a while.

Mark Haddon's Picks

Mark Haddon suggests metaphorical summer travel with Taiwan Travelogue by Yáng Shuāng-zǐ, translated by Lin King, which won the International Booker prize. He also recommends The Director by Daniel Kehlmann, On Earth As It Is Beneath by Ana Paula Maia, and She Who Remains by Rene Karabash.

Nina Stibbe's Suggestions

Nina Stibbe recommends Prestige Drama by Séamas O'Reilly, a darkly funny debut novel. She also suggests The Daffodil Days by Helen Bain and Go Gentle by Maria Semple.

Stephen Grosz's Picks

Stephen Grosz recommends A Month in the Country by JL Carr and The World of Yesterday by Stefan Zweig.

Virginia Evans' Suggestions

Virginia Evans recommends Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter and I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith.

Joe Dunthorne's Picks

Joe Dunthorne suggests The Rest of Our Lives by Benjamin Markovits and To Rest Our Minds and Bodies by Harriet Armstrong.

Sarah Waters' Recommendations

Sarah Waters recommends Ghost Stories by Siri Hustvedt, Story of a Murder by Hallie Rubenhold, and Patricia Highsmith: Her Diaries and Notebooks.