Happy May everyone! As we welcome a new month, we’re also welcoming new book releases! How exciting is that? I hope you’re looking for some recommendations because I’ve got some great picks for you this month. Whether you’re interested in self-help, poetry, or mystery and thrillers, I’ve got you covered!
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This list includes books that I’ve finished and ones that are awaiting to be read. For those that I have finished, I’ve included a link to view my review on Goodreads. You can keep an eye out for these titles at your local bookstore, or pre-order a copy on Amazon. I’ve included the pre-order links below as well as their Goodreads page so you can conveniently add these titles to your TBR list. Here are 6 books to look out for in May.
1) Fortunate by Kim Rashidi
Publication Date: May 3, 2022
Genre: Poetry
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From the publisher: This book dives into the world of tarot through delicate and illuminating poetry that stirs the soul. Inside this book, you will find 78 poems, one for each card in the Major and Minor Arcana. An index is included at the back to help readers navigate the poems as primarily this book is intended to be used for “readings,” with blank pages beside each poem for the reader to use however they wish.
2) The Tenant by Angela Lester
Publication Date: May 8, 2022
Genre: Mystery/Thriller
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From the publisher: Kate has always dreamed of a life in music and moves to the city to attend a prestigious college. Needing a place to live, she answers an ad and moves in with Amy. Gradually Amy’s presence becomes more and more stifling. Fearing for her sanity, Kate knows she needs to get some answers and begins to look into the history of the creepy old house she shares with Amy. What she finds is beyond her worst nightmares.
3) Find Your Calm by Jamie Zuckerman
Publication Date: May 10, 2022
Genre: Self-Help
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From the publisher: Stress, worry, and anxiety can make it hard to enjoy your days, and these feelings tend to build up over time. This enjoyable workbook is a colorful, friendly guide that’s written to be straightforward and easily accessible, with the feel of a guided journal rather than a dry clinical tome. Inside, you’ll find a simple toolkit for reducing your anxiety, no matter where it pops up.
4) So, Stranger by Topaz Winters
Publication Date: May 17, 2022
Genre: Poetry
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From the publisher: So, Stranger stands as a fixed mark between the shifting histories and futures of being a daughter, being an artist, and being an immigrant. If its reader begins as a stranger, they end as part of a lineage: one both of grief and glory, of distance and arrival.
5) Blink of an Eye by Louisa Scarr
Publication Date: May 19, 2022
Genre: Mystery/Thriller
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From the publisher: Five friends meet. Only four come home. On Christmas morning, DS Robin Butler has no plans to celebrate. A dog walker at a local beach has discovered five unresponsive people strewn across the shingle. By the time Robin arrives, one is pronounced dead, and the other four are being treated in hospital. A cold case investigation unlocks some answers about the history between the beach-going gang, yet they’re tight-lipped about what prompted them to meet on Christmas Eve.
6) The Bridesmaids by Victoria Jenkins
Publication Date: May 23, 2022
Genre: Mystery/Thriller
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From the publisher: Holly is getting married, but not before a celebration weekend with her closest friends. After a night of arguments, a body is found floating in the swimming pool of their secluded cottage. Holly must face up to the truth – one of her bridesmaids is a killer, but which one? New beginnings. Old rivalries. Best friends. Bad blood. Five bridesmaids. One body.
I hope you enjoyed this list for May releases! Are there any books on here that you’d like to read? Do you have any recommendations of your own? I’d love to hear your thoughts! For more book related posts, visit my tag here. Happy reading everyone!
The Tenant sounds amazing!
I’m glad you think so! Thanks for reading!
We actually haven’t heard of any of these. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for reading! I hope you found some that peaked your interest!
All these books look terrific. I”m intrigued by Finding Your Calm, it’ sounds like something I could use.
It’s such a great workbook, I can’t wait to get my hands on the physical copy. Thank you for reading Wendy! I hope you’re having a great weekend so far!
Great list, and The Bridesmaids looks pretty good
Thank you Kal! I’m currently reading it and am loving it so far. I hope you’re having a great weekend!
You had me at the first book! Love it!
That’s amazing, I’m so happy to hear that. Thanks for reading Nyxie!
Definitely going to add a few of these to my TBR!
So glad to hear that! Thanks for reading Jessi!
Great suggestions! The Bridesmaids looks particularly intriguing to me. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for reading Jodie!
Great post! The Bridesmaids and The Tenant sound intriguing! Although I know I could never read either of them at night!
Crystal | http://www.amazingbaby.app
Hahaha nothing beats a spooky thriller! Thank you for reading Crystal!
Ooh I love your picks here! I love a good mystery and thriller so I’ll have to pick up The Tenant – house mysteries are always really intriguing – and The Bridesmaids, which sounds like an excellent who-dunnit! Thank you so much for sharing x
House mysteries and who-dunnits are my favorite! I’m so happy you love these thrillers, I hope you enjoy! Thank you for reading Ceri!
I really want the ‘Find Your Calm’ book, it sounds like just the workbook I need! x
Lucy | http://www.lucymary.co.uk
It’s incredible and I hope you get a chance to check it out. Thank you for reading Lucy!
The Bridesmaid caught my attention. I’m also interested in So Stranger as well. Thank you for sharing.
Great picks! I hope you enjoy them. Thank you for reading Fadima!
I love a good mystery/thriller and will definitely get my hands on “The Tenant”, “Blink of An Eye” and “The Bridesmaids”. Thank you for this list 😊
There are so many great thrillers releasing this month and I’m so happy you’ll be checking these out! Thank you for reading!
All these books sound great, but I am quite intrigued by The Tenant as I love mysteries and the house does sound creepy. Also, Find Your Calm sounds like a great workbook to help with anxiety.
Find Your Calm is such a great workbook, I highly recommend checking it out! Thank you for reading Karalee!
Ooo, thank you for sharing these picks! I really like the sound of The Bridesmaid, I feel like I need to know what happens and why! Love a good mystery which is probably why I’m drawn to Blink of an Eye and The Tenant ok your list. Definitely going to keep my eye out for these.
I’m currently reading The Bridesmaids and I’m so eager to see what happens as well! Thank you for reading Jordanne. So happy that you love these picks!
Awesome book releases and I want to check the first book on this list because I feel it’s a book I would want to read. Such an amazing list of books. Thank you for sharing!
I really enjoyed Fortunate. I hope you love it as well! Thank you for reading Fransic!
Love the sound of the Tennant, in the blink of an eye and bridesmaids – thanks for sharing I’ll be on the look out for these x
Thank you for reading Sarah! I’m glad you love the thrillers!