Despite the team's somewhat complex relationship with the idea of ‘summer’, this episode is full of seasonal recommendations. Andy previews Intermezzo, the new Sally Rooney (out in September) and enjoys A Body Made of Glass: A History of Hypochondria by the guest on our Agatha Christie show, Caroline Crampton. John chooses Ex-Wife by Ursula Parrott, a re-issue of a controversial 1929 bestseller from Faber Editions and A Spell of Good Things, the latest chronicle of modern Nigerian life by Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀ while Nicky enjoys Daunt Books reissue of Ann Schlee’s 1981 Booker shortlisted novel, Rhine Journey and ends with a general appreciation of David Nicholls, and his latest bestseller, You Are Here, in particular. Enjoy your summers and thank you for your support!

A reminder, our next live event at Foyle Books Charing Cross Road is Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler with Una McCormack and Salena Godden on Wednesday 25th September. We look forward to seeing you there! You can purchase your tickets here: https://www.foyles.co.uk/events/backlisted-parable-sower

Books mentioned
Sally Rooney - Intermezzo
Caroline Crampton - A Body Made of Glass: A History of Hypochondria
Ursula Parrott - Ex-Wife
Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀ - A Spell of Good Things
Ann Schlee - Rhine Journey
David Nicholls - You Are Here
Octavia Butler - Parable of the Sower