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First Summer

Ekin Oklap

A hazy and transformative summer unfolds as two young women stand on the brink of adulthood. This Turkish debut captures the intensity of first love and the quiet shifts that shape who we become.

Simon & Schuster Ltd, £16.99, 21 May 2026, 9781398551589

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Natasha Onwuemezi

Natasha Onwuemezi

Tasha Onwuemezi is associate editor of The Bookseller and a freelance writer and editor.

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