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Three new must-reads are hitting the shelves today! Sit back, relax, and read on to find out about our new August books ... 

Freshers by Tom Ellen & Lucy Ivison 

Phoebe has been waiting all summer for uni to start and her life to finally begin. And knowing Luke Taylor is going to be there too makes the whole thing even more exciting ...

But Luke’s relationship is secretly falling apart and campus life isn’t proving to be the escape he thought it would be. When the two collide in the madness of Freshers’ Week, everything changes – and they both get sucked into each other’s worlds in the most messy, intense and hilarious ways imaginable ...

Warm, hilarious and so brilliantly authentic, Freshers is a perfectly observed coming-of-age comedy about the first year of uni. Called 'hilarious, heartfelt and honest' by Non Pratt, this is the summer read that you NEED. (Warning: do not read in the quiet carriage. You'll be tutted at for laughing too loudly.)

Simply the Quest by Maz Evans 

Elliot Hooper’s troubles are far from over: his mum’s health worsens, he’s struggling at school, and to top it off a bunch of Greek immortals have moved into his home – including teen goddess Virgo, who’s in trouble with the Zodiac Council. What’s more, death-daemon Thanatos and his scary mum – who might even be worse than he is – are at large. As even more immortal allies and enemies emerge, Virgo and Elliot must learn how to be heroes …

Epic and anarchic, Simply the Quest is just as hilarious and heartfelt as its predecessor, the bestselling Who Let the Gods Out?. Featuring even more Gods (as you've never seen them before!), look no further for a big dose of mythological mayhem.

Confetti & Cake by Laurel Remington

Scarlett’s blog has found success beyond her wildest dreams. A TV appearance is on the cards and the Secret Cooking Club has several new members. What’s more, her mum is getting married, and Scarlett is baking the wedding cake. Everything is perfect … or is it? Her estranged dad arrives in town unannounced, and Scarlett’s friends say fame has gone to her head. As the wedding approaches, she has much more on her mind than the perfect bake …

Confetti & Cake is the second novel in Laurel Remington's truly scrumptious Secret Cooking Club series - warm, cosy and gorgeously written, and the perfect read pre-GBBO. Both junior and senior bakers will love it!

Visit the book pages to read an extract of each of our August books.