My book of the month

We Are Not Like Them by Christine Pride & Jo Piazza (HQ, £14.99)

A powerful read that will lead to important conversations. Riley and Jen have been friends since they were children. Riley is Black and Jen is white. Their friendship is pushed to the max when Jen’s policeman husband is involved in the shooting of an unarmed Black teenager. A must-read for your book clubs to debate and discuss. 14 October