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What we’re reading: writers and readers on the books they enjoyed in June
Candice Carty-Williams, Patrick Freyne and Guardian readers discuss the titles they have read over the last month. Join the conversation in the comments

TL;DR
- Ollie recommended 'Wimmy Road Boyz' by Sufiyaan Salam, praising its blend of violence and vulnerability.
- Candice Carty-Williams enjoyed 'Trapped Life' by Ebony Reid, 'All Consuming' by Ruby Tandoh, and 'Victorian Psycho' by Virginia Feito.
- Sarah discussed 'Annie Bot' by Sierra Greer, a story about a robot girlfriend seeking agency.
- Patrick Freyne shared his enjoyment of Tessa Hadley's 'The Party', Séamas O’Reilly's 'Prestige Drama', and rereading James Joyce's 'Ulysses'.
- Fabiana found joy in children's and YA fiction, recommending 'I Am Rebel' by Ross Montgomery, 'Six Weeks' by Matt Goodfellow, and 'The Explorer' by Katherine Rundell.