Summer is approaching and you're probably wondering what books to take away with you.

Before you load up your e-reader or head on down to your local bookshop, here's a list of alternative choices for summer reads, books that have been released this year that would make for a great holiday companion, wherever you're going. A mixture of magical and literary fiction, of comedy, of non-fiction, of thriller, from prize winners and nominees to debuts and short story writers, this diverse list of books will help you wile away time on any beach.