The out of offices are flying in, the mercury is rising and the luggage queues at Heathrow are now stretching the 19-ish miles into central London. Which can only mean one thing: it is officially pool loungers and rosé-at-10am-cos-why-not season. But sunny holidays aren’t an excuse to let your brain go soft: the perfect companion to every holiday is a stack of sizzling reads (at least one of which you might actually finish). Phoebe Luckhurst has your guide to what to pack in your carry-on

From swerving fashion faux pas to sneaking into the hottest secret sets, Phoebe Luckhurst shares her top Worthy Farm tips

Are you a listless intellectual malcontent or just run of the mill?

In this four-hander, the romantic chemistry between Joe Alwyn’s Nick and Alison Oliver’s Frances doesn’t quite convince

This central city hotel is pure luxury - with a sense of fun, says Phoebe Luckhurst

From buzzy debuts to taut thrillers, acerbic millennial love stories to moving memoirs, Phoebe Luckhurst picks the books to add to your shelf now

A new two-parter aims to tell the troubled footballer’s story, but it could have done with digging a bit deeper

A luxury bolthole for exploring the cultural side of the city, says Phoebe Luckhurst

Today is officially the most depressing day of the year - this is how to get through it. By Phoebe Luckhurst

Phoebe Luckhurst wrote a novel in lockdown. Try it, writing might become the most rewarding thing you do