The Summer Job

LIZZY DENT (VIKING, £12.99)

Elizabeth Finch, aka Birdy, is a 31-year-old mess. With no career, no ambition and a deadbeat boyfriend, she’s been trying to find her place in life. So, when a job opportunity at a Scottish hotel is presented, she takes it without thinking of the consequences. Only thing is, Birdy’s pretending to be her best friend Heather, who is an expert sommelier and knows nothing of her plans – while Birdy herself knows nothing about wine. It sounds like a recipe for disaster, but can Birdy pull it off without losing everything? With likeable characters, this is a fun, light-hearted read. ★★★