Every summer we ask our readers one simple question: What book couldn’t you put down?
This year, the answer came back loud and clear.

After a poll across our social media channels and plenty of in-store chats, Second Time Round by Melissa Cunningham has been voted our customers’ number one holiday read.

Set against a backdrop of second chances, changing seasons, and quietly powerful moments, this novel struck a chord with readers looking for a story that feels both comforting and thought-provoking. Many told us it was the kind of book best enjoyed slowly -on a beach, in a garden, or with a cup of tea after a long day exploring.

What really stood out was how often customers came back to tell us they’d already passed their copy on to someone else. For us, that’s always the sign of a great book.

If you’re searching for a summer read that feels familiar yet fresh, Second Time Round comes highly recommended -not by critics, but by the people who know books best: fellow readers.

Available now in-store and online at Buy Bye Books.