What we’re reading: writers and readers on the books they enjoyed in July

The Guardian’s latest roundup highlights books that writers and readers loved in July, with a special shoutout to Nicci Cloke’s Her Many Faces—a twisty, multi-perspective thriller disguised as a breezy read. Its short chapters make it perfect for distracted modern readers, but don’t be fooled: it’s packed with enough surprises to turn a dreaded long trip into a page-turning escape.