Books you absolutely have to read in June

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This month's book club has you covered; with everything from killer new releases to a must-read on how animals think. Keep scrolling for our top suggestions for June!

Somebody I used to know by Wendy Mitchell and Anna Wharton

RRP $24.99 | bloomsbury.com/au

A real life Still Alice, Wendy was diagnosed with Young Onset Dementia in July 2014 at the age of 58. Since then, Wendy has spent her time raising awareness about dementia and encouraging others to see there is life after diagnosis. For readers of When Breath Becomes Air and Still Alice.

Something in the water by Cat Steadman

We've got the perfect beach read for you! @reesewitherspoon's June book pick is #SomethingInTheWater by @catsteadman-it's out June 5th, but we just couldn't wait. (You can pre-order it now.) It starts with a beautiful honeymoon that turns into a web of intrigue. When Erin and Mark find something in the water in Bora Bora and try to pull off what they think is the perfect crime, each choice they make has unforeseen consequences. You won't want to put this story down... so take it with you on vacation, to the pool, or-with @audible_com-anywhere else you go! #HelloSunshineonAudible

What it’s like to be a dog by Gregory Burns

RRP $27.99 | bloomsbury.com/au

New York Times best selling author Gregory Burns applies the tools of neuroscience to understand how animals think. His team discovered what makes dogs individuals with varying capacities for self-control, different value system , and a complex understanding of human speech. This is essential reading for animal lovers.

The love that I have by James Maloney

RRP $27.99 | Harper Collins

From award-winning Australian author James Moloney, comes a fresh and compelling story about love, loss and profound bravery.

The Favourite sister by Jessica Knoll

$29.99 | Pan Macmillan

From the author of the bestselling debut novel of 2015 Luckiest Girl Alive comes Jessica Knoll’s new thriller, The Favourite Sister, featuring a pair of competitive and uber-successful sisters whose secrets and lies result in murder.

Livia Gamble

Based in Sydney, Livia Gamble will not sleep until she has discovered every possible way to use bi-carb soda and vinegar. When she isn’t reporting on ways to improve your home and garden, she can be found knitting socks (by choice) and will never say no to pizza.