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What we're reading: writers and readers on the books they enjoyed in July
Max Porter, Daisy Johnson, Avni Doshi and Guardian readers discuss the titles they have read over the last month. Join the conversation in the comments
TL;DR
- Max Porter enjoyed 'Gaining Ground' by Joan Barfoot and 'Robert Frost' by Robert Frost and Stacy Skolnik, recommending 'End Times Fascism' by Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor.
- Richard, a Guardian reader, praised CJ Leede's horror novel 'Headlights' for its connection to Stephen King and its environmental message.
- Daisy Johnson is recommending Sylvia Townsend Warner's 'The Corner That Held Them' and Olga Tokarczuk's 'The Empusium'.
- Sarah, a Guardian reader, highlighted fiction like 'Tamarin' and 'Under Water', non-fiction like 'My Cantopop Nights', and the hybrid 'Said the Dead', all featuring women facing challenges.
- Avni Doshi found 'Colour' by Victoria Finlay informative, enjoyed Andrea Bajani's 'The Anniversary', and highly recommends 'A Splintering' by Dur e Aziz Amna for its ruthless protagonist.