Whether you’re soaking up the sun on a beach holiday or enjoying a staycation at home, there’s no time like the lazy summer months to lose yourself in a great book. From the latest edge-of-your-seat thriller to an all-time romantic summer classic, here’s our gallery of the 10 ultimate summer reads you won’t be able to put down.

The erotic must-read: 50 Shades of Grey by E. L. James

If you haven't devoured it already (and 20 million copies have been sold so far, so chances are you might have), then 50 Shades of Grey is undoubtedly the must-read book of summer 2012. Dubbed 'mommy porn', 50 Shades of Grey is the first in a trilogy of books documenting the passionate BDSM affair between literature student Anastasia Steele and millionaire entrepreneur Christian Grey. For stealth reading we recommend you download the electronic version...and practice your nonchalant face!