Get into the good books

Nina Pottell picks her favourite page-turners

THE WISDOM OF

SALLY RED SHOES by Ruth Hogan (Two Roads, £14.99)

A tragedy 12 years ago changed Masha. But when she meets two women, Kitty at the lido and Sally Red Shoes on her walks in the cemetery, these vibrant characters show Masha that a new beginning is possible. Out 3 May GRACE AFTER HENRY by Eithne Shortall (Corvus, £12.99) Grace sees Henry everywhere she goes, except it’s not him, because Henry died two months ago. So who is this stranger called Andy who’s the spitting image of him? And is it wrong that Grace wants to be with him? A tender, warm-hearted read. Out 3 May THE CLIFF HOUSE by Amanda Jennings (HQ, £12.99)

In 1986, 16-year-old Tamsyn watches the family that live in The Cliff House. She is in awe of their dazzling life, and makes friends with the daughter Edie. A story of adolescence, obsession, and finding out that maybe the perfect life doesn’t exist after all. Out 17 May THE LIES WE TOLD by Camilla Way (Harpercollins, £7.99) Beth is scared of her daughter Hannah; she knows there’s something wrong. Luke is the perfect son, and his girlfriend Clara is stricken when he disappears. But how are they linked? Clara’s determined to find out. You’ll be kept guessing with this compelling plot. Out 3 May THE OLD YOU by Louise Voss (Orenda, £8.99)

Lynn Naismith’s world is turned upside down when Ed, her husband of 10 years, is diagnosed with early-onset dementia. She gave up so much for him, and now their future seems frightening. But something doesn’t feel right. Is Ed really ill? An adrenaline-filled read. Out 15 May CROSS HER HEART by Sarah Pinborough

(Harpercollins, £12.99) Lisa wants her daughter Ava to be safe after they left her abusive father. She started a new life in a new town, has a job she loves and a good friend, Marilyn. Then Ava’s photo appears in the media and secrets begin to pour out. Out 17 May