May is here, bringing warmer days, blooming flowers, and the perfect excuse to get lost in a good book. Whether you're reading under the sun, by a window with a cup of tea 🍵, or curled up before bed 🛏️, we’ve gathered some great titles to spark your imagination. This month’s picks are like a fresh breeze for your bookshelf, full of stories to explore, lessons to learn, and characters to remember. Let the pages take you somewhere new! 🌞📖
1. "Slags" by Emma Jane Unsworth
In the 1990s, fifteen-year-old Sarah was obsessed with boy bands, booze, and her teacher. Now at forty-one, she is the last of the party girls but the fun is starting to fade. To shake things up, she heads off on a wild campervan trip across Scotland with her sister Juliette. As they hit the road, old memories and long buried secrets begin to surface, forcing them to face the past and question what really makes them who they are.
Find it here: Slags
2. "Wild & Wrangled" by Lyla Sage
Camille Ashwood is a single mom who lives by the power of a good plan. But when she is left at the altar and suddenly without a place to live, life throws her a curveball. Moving into her dream home back in her hometown sounds like a fresh start, until she finds out her next-door neighbor is Dusty Tucker, the one who got away. They both try to keep things casual, but the past has a way of showing up uninvited. As old feelings return and hearts reopen, they start to wonder if their first love might be their forever one.
3. "When We Break" by Kristen Proby
Beckett is immediately drawn to Skyla, the stunning Irish redhead who just arrived in Bitterroot Valley, Montana. He is steady, loyal, and quietly determined to win her heart. Skyla, a former ballerina running from a painful past and the shadow of a dangerous stalker, finds safety and passion in Beckett’s arms. But as their connection grows stronger, the past begins to close in. Can their love survive what is still chasing her?
4. "The Pumpkin Spice Café" by Laurie Gilmore
When Jeanie inherits the Pumpkin Spice Café in the quaint town of Dream Harbor, it feels like the perfect fresh start. But her sunny energy throws local farmer Logan off balance. He likes his routine quiet and his feelings buried. Still, no matter how hard he tries, he cannot ignore the girl with the lattes and the laugh that lingers. As sparks fly and walls come down, Jeanie starts to wonder, can she win over the town's grumpiest heart, or is Logan the one person she cannot warm up?
5. "Marigold Mind Laundry" by Jungeun Yun
In the village of Marigold, old Jieun runs a magical Mind Laundry that cleanses painful memories from her customers’ hearts, turning them into red petals on T-shirts. Through five unique stories, from a filmmaker to a bullied delivery man, Jieun helps heal old wounds. As she works, she uncovers surprising truths about memory, pain, and healing. Marigold Mind Laundry invites us to discover the magic within ourselves and asks: which bad memories would you like to wash away?
6. "The Tenant" by Freida McFadden
Blake Porter’s life unravels after losing his marketing VP job and struggling to pay the mortgage. When Whitney, a charming woman looking for a room, moves in, things take a dark turn. Strange noises, unsettling neighbors, and a creeping sense of danger make Blake fear his darkest secrets are about to be exposed. But by the time he realizes the truth, the trap is already set.
7. "Too Soon" by Betty Shamieh
Arabella, a 35-year-old New York theatre director, gets an unexpected chance at love and career when offered to direct a bold Shakespeare adaptation in the West Bank. With the help of her mother Naya and grandmother Zoya, who also have their own secrets and plans, Arabella navigates complex relationships and family history. Too Soon is a funny, moving story of three generations confronting love, identity, and the struggle to find freedom across decades and continents.
8. "Pucking Around" by Emily Rath
Rachel Price walked away from a perfect stranger after one magical night, only to find out he’s the star playboy on the Jacksonville Rays hockey team, and she’s his new physical therapist. As she navigates tricky teammates, including his best friend and a stubborn goalie, Rachel faces challenges both on and off the ice. With three men testing her limits, can she keep her heart in the game, or will love score the winning goal?
9. "Binding 13" by Chloe Walsh
Johnny Kavanagh is a popular rugby star hiding a painful injury that could end his career and can’t afford distractions, especially not a girlfriend. Shannon Lynch, shy and bullied, starts fresh at Tommen College, where an unexpected meeting with Johnny sparks a complicated friendship and undeniable chemistry. As their connection grows, Johnny is determined to fight for Shannon, no matter the cost.
10. "Onyx Storm" by Rebecca Yarros
Still topping the charts, The Onyx Storm takes us deeper into the heart of the war. After nearly eighteen months at Basgiath War College, Violet Sorrengail knows the real battle has begun. With threats both inside and outside their walls, she must leave the safety of Navarre to find new allies. On this dangerous journey, Violet must use all her strength and cunning to protect what she loves, her dragons, her family, her home, and the one she holds dear. But with a powerful secret and a looming storm, survival isn’t guaranteed and the truth may change everything.
Find it here: Onyx Storm
