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May's Hottest New Releases
This month the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Guns, Germs, and Steel returns with a look at how societies succeed or fail, the Hugo Award–winning fantasy author Seanan McGuire spins a tale of power and alchemy, and Helen Hoang is back with her follow-up to the beloved romance The Kiss Quotient.
Each month the Goodreads Editorial team takes a look at the books that are being published in the U.S., how early reviewers are rating them, and how many readers are adding these books to their Want to Read shelves (which is how we measure anticipation). We use the information to curate this list of hottest new releases.
Fresh off her 2018 Goodreads Choice Award for romance, Hoang delivers a heartwarming tale of modern love as an autistic man's mother sets out to find him the perfect bride. Instead she finds Esme.
Release date: May 7
In this mystery from the author of All Is Not Forgotten, two sisters uncover long-buried secrets when an internet date spirals out of control.
Release date: May 14
In this YA debut novel from a popular YouTube "BookTuber," Shane commits to a semester of adventure, moving to London on a whim to make new friends and fall in love.
Release date: May 7
Read our interview with Christine Riccio here.
Each month the Goodreads Editorial team takes a look at the books that are being published in the U.S., how early reviewers are rating them, and how many readers are adding these books to their Want to Read shelves (which is how we measure anticipation). We use the information to curate this list of hottest new releases.
The Alex, Nebula, and Hugo award-winning author introduces readers to a world of amoral alchemy, shadowy organizations, and impossible cities in this standalone fantasy.
Release date: May 7
Read our interview with Seanan McGuire here.
Release date: May 7
Read our interview with Seanan McGuire here.
This novel is about two neighboring families in a suburban town, the friendship between their children, and a tragedy that reverberates over four decades.
Release date: May 28
Read our interview with Mary Beth Keane here.
Release date: May 28
Read our interview with Mary Beth Keane here.
Fresh off her 2018 Goodreads Choice Award for romance, Hoang delivers a heartwarming tale of modern love as an autistic man's mother sets out to find him the perfect bride. Instead she finds Esme.
Release date: May 7
In this mystery from the author of All Is Not Forgotten, two sisters uncover long-buried secrets when an internet date spirals out of control.
Release date: May 14
In this YA debut novel from a popular YouTube "BookTuber," Shane commits to a semester of adventure, moving to London on a whim to make new friends and fall in love.
Release date: May 7
Read our interview with Christine Riccio here.
The Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Guns, Germs, and Steel is back with a new theory of how and why some nations recover from trauma and others don't.
Release date: May 7
Listen to our podcast interview with Jared Diamond here.
Release date: May 7
Listen to our podcast interview with Jared Diamond here.
Stay Sexy & Don't Get Murdered: The Definitive How-To Guide
by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark
by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark
From the hosts of the hit podcast My Favorite Murder comes this frank, funny reflection on true crime, formative life events, and the importance of valuing personal safety over being "nice."
Release date: May 28
Get true-crime recommendations from Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark here.
Release date: May 28
Get true-crime recommendations from Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark here.
Which new releases are you looking forward to reading? Let's talk books in the comments!
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I'm so excited by these reads!
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I'm looking forward to The Vanishing Season by Dot Hutchison (Butterfly Garden book 4) on 21st May 😁
I am waiting for these I have Preordered
May 4 - None So Deadly: A Cullen and Cobb Mystery by David A. Poulsen
May 11 - Turning Secrets: A Stonechild and Rouleau Mystery by Brenda Chapman
May 21 - A Deceptive Devotion (A Lane Winslow Mystery Book 6) by Iona Whishaw
May 4 - None So Deadly: A Cullen and Cobb Mystery by David A. Poulsen
May 11 - Turning Secrets: A Stonechild and Rouleau Mystery by Brenda Chapman
May 21 - A Deceptive Devotion (A Lane Winslow Mystery Book 6) by Iona Whishaw
Looking forward to the release of Last Day by Domenica Ruta! The "holiday" in the book, Last Day, is the same as its release date: May 28th. I am still working on my review of it, and am really excited to see what the Goodreads community makes of it. I having a feeling individuals will either hate it or or love it.
Ann (Inky) wrote: "Looking forward to the release of Last Day by Domenica Ruta! The "holiday" in the book, Last Day, is the same as its release date: May 28th. I am still working on my review of it, and am really ex..."
I actually just finished reading it. I am stuck in the middle like some of the characters really had me scratching my head...
What did you think of it?
The vanishing season. Dot HutchisonTurning secrets. Brenda Chapman
Lenoire wrote: "I actually just finished reading it. I am stuck in the middle like some of the characters really had me scratching my head..."Lenoire, it is hard to say without spoiling anything for others, but the ending affected me deeply. The novel as a whole was far from what I expected, and it required a lot of patience, but I really did get a lot of out reading it. A spectrum of emotions, including frustration at some of the characters.
What about you?
(Feel free to message me if you want to discuss!)
I haven't read The Bride Test yet but I do have an ARC. I need to get to it soon!
I am just wondering if Ask Again, Yes and The Bride Test are interesting and what ages they would be recommended for
I’m looking forward to the new Meg Cabot book Bridal Boot Camp, feels like a long time since we’ve had something new from her. Also the book of Alex Rider short stories comes out later this month from Antony Horowitz
Madison wrote: "I am just wondering if Ask Again, Yes and The Bride Test are interesting and what ages they would be recommended for"They are both written for adults I believe. I've read Hoang's previous book and it has very descriptive sex scenes.
A Deceptive Devotion (A Lane Winslow Mystery Book 6) by Iona Whishaw was released today, May 7/19 which is the first delay date by the publisher and not May 21 which was the second delay date announced! High on my TBR now. Would love to read Louise Penny's "A Better Man" but $15.99 is a bit steep for an eBook even a Louise Penny and especially after the slight deterioration in some of her later books.
Looking so forward to The Sentence is Death by Anthony Horowitz!! Can't wait!
