Top reads for all the family over summer

Whether you’re looking for something to pack in your beach bag, or something to read curled up on the sofa with a cuppa, here are some top books just right for any situation.

Get your head buried in some books this summer and find them all at Festival Place Waterstones.

Take a page out of our book and head in store to find some fantastic deals and discounts. You are bound to find something you love!

Eject! Eject! (£20)– John Nichol

If you are a fan of historical fiction, this bestselling book from Waterstones is just for you! John Nichol reveals the remarkable tale of how the ejection seat was first invented in WW2. Since then, the invention has saved thousands of lives across the world.

The book is drawn from interviews with aircrew, including the first British pilot to eject back in 1949. Follow the story of the brave men who risked their lives testing the early devices.

Happy Place (£14.99)- Emily Henry

You will fall head over heels in love with this feel-good romance! From the bestselling author of Book Lovers and Beach Read, enjoy her new bestselling book Happy Place.

Follow the story of a couple which broke up months ago, pretending to be together for their annual weeklong vacation with their best friends.

Bored of Lunch: The Healthy Air Fryer Book (£10) – Nathan Anthony

Looking to spruce up your meals? Nathan Anthony can help you with his book Bored of Lunch! Save some oil by purchasing this book, as he tells you how to cook 80 new healthy and speedy recipes.

It features a variety of dishes including Honey Chilli Beef, Sweet Potato Katsu Curry and Buffalo Chicken.

Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind (£12)- Yuval Noah Harari

If you are looking for a heavier read this summer, then get your head stuck into Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari.

This #1 international bestseller explores who we are, how we got here and where we're going, from Stone Age to present day. It is also a summer reading pick for President Barack Obama, Bill Gates, and Mark Zuckerberg. This book will redefine your understanding of what it means to be “human.”

The Case of the Lighthouse Intruder: Di Island Crew Investigates (£6.49)- Kereen Getten

Try out Waterstones children’s book of the month by Kareen Getten!

The book features budding detective Fayson and her friends, as they investigate a mysterious shadow appearing in the island's lighthouse.

The Breakfast Club Adventures: The Ghoul in the School (£6.99) – Marcus Rashford

Follow the thrilling and fast-paces story of Marcus and his friends, whilst they investigate the mysterious curse which has been put on the school basketball team.

Written by Marcus Rashford, international footballer and food poverty campaigner, and Alex Falase-Koya.

Go one step further and check out the other instalments of The Breakfast Club Adventures, such as The Beast Beyond the Fence and The Phantom Thief!

Surviving to Drive: A jaw-dropping account of a year inside Formula 1 (£14.99) – Guenther Steiner (£14.99)

Do you love Formula One? There couldn’t be a better choice!

Guenther Steiner, Haas Formula 1 boss and show-stealing star of Netflix's Drive to Survive, takes readers through a full F1 season.

Read all the details of the entertaining realities of Formula One, including hiring and firing drivers, pre-season preparation to the race calendar itself.

Everything I Know About Love (£10.99)- Dolly Alderton

Journalist and author of Ghosts gives us a hilarious, relatable and brilliant guide to the trials and triumphs of getting older and growing stronger.

Enjoy an emotional rollercoaster of wit, insight, heart and humour, as she includes personal stories, satirical observations, a series of lists and recipes in her intimate memoir.

The Bullet That Missed: The Thursday Murder Club (£9.99)- Richard Osman

Enjoy the third book in Richard Osman’s The Thursday Murder Club, with another captivating mystery blended with witty, fast-paced and intricate plotting.

If you enjoy this one, then be ready for The Last Devil to Die, which you can pre-order now at Waterstones for September 14.

That gives you plenty of time to catch up with the rest of the series!

Yellowface (£16.99)- R.F. Kuang

Enjoy a brand-new read from the bestselling author of Babel, where she delivers a literary thriller investigating ambition, greed and white privilege.

This fast-paced and biting commentary on racism highlights serious and pressing topics, perfect for those of you who are ready to invest into an immersive book.