Clear your TBR here’s May’s biggest books
Are you counting down the days until the sun is shining brightly and there’s sand between your toes? May not only brings warmer weather, but sunnier vibes too. It’s that sweet spot where everything feels a little lighter, and your reading mood starts to shift with the season. Longer days, brighter mornings, and just enough breeze to justify a book in hand. May’s new releases are packed with juicy debuts and buzzy page-turners. Go on, make some room on that holds list on Libby!
Frida Slattery As Herself
by Ana Kinsella
A chance meeting in Dublin sparks a creative partnership that spans years and continents. As ambition grows, so do blurred lines between art, desire and control. Their connection is as complicated as it is enduring.
Give Me Everything You've Got
by Imogen Crimp
A rising director is invited into her idol’s glamorous, unsettling world. At a remote country house, mentorship quickly turns into something far more dangerous. The power dynamics are impossible to ignore.
The Greatest Game
by Tara Sexton
A determined coach faces her toughest rival yet on and off the pitch. With her job on the line, she can’t afford distractions. One wrong move could cost her everything.
Honey
by Imani Thompson
One small act of revenge spirals into something far darker. Bored and brilliant, Yrsa discovers the thrill of taking control. It’s intoxicating, and increasingly hard to stop.
The Rainshadow Orphans
by Naomi Ishiguro
In a city ruled by corruption, a group of outsiders fight back. A stolen dragon pearl sets off a chain of dangerous events. Nothing will stay the same after this.
The Repentants
by Kate Foster
Two women bound by shame form an unlikely alliance. Exiled to Iceland, survival becomes their only goal. Trust proves far more fragile than expected.
The Secrets from the Deep
by Satu Rämö
A long-forgotten disappearance resurfaces decades later. As new clues emerge, past and present begin to collide. The truth edges closer with every discovery.
Solace House
by Will Maclean
A group of students uncover eerie journals in a crumbling mansion. What begins as curiosity turns into obsession. Some doors are better left unopened.
Someone Your Own Age
by Alex Neve
A newly single woman finds unexpected connection with a younger man. What starts as a secret affair soon becomes something deeper. The rules she once followed begin to blur.
Tell Tale
by Claire Parkin
How do you catch a serial killer when no-one believes you’re telling the truth? A notorious gossip becomes the only witness to a murder. Determined to uncover the truth, she digs into buried secrets. No one is quite as innocent as they seem.
How to Kill a Language
by Sophia Smith Galer
A personal loss opens the door to a global crisis. Across continents, languages are disappearing at an alarming rate. What’s lost goes far beyond words.
How to Resist Guilt
by Mona Chollet
A sharp look at why guilt shapes so many women’s lives. From quiet self-blame to societal pressure, it runs deep. Letting go might be the boldest move of all.
This Dark Night
by Deborah Lutz
A vivid portrait of Emily Brontë’s life and creative world. Drawing on new archival material, it reimagines the woman behind the myth. Her story feels more alive than ever.
This is Also a Love Story
by Sally Hayden
Stories of love emerge in the most unexpected places. Across the globe, people hold onto connection through conflict and loss. It’s a powerful reminder of what endures.
This Little World
by Nandini Das
A fresh take on Tudor and Stuart England reveals a connected nation. Merchants, migrants and travellers reshape a familiar history. The past feels far more expansive than expected.
*Title availability may vary.
Whether you’re reading in the sun, on the sofa, or sneaking in a few pages on the go, May’s line-up is full of titles worth your time. Found one that’s calling your name? Head to Libby, place your hold, and let your next great read come to you!
Published Apr 09, 2026
Kiki Faison
Kiki Faison has dreamed of being a writer for as long as she can remember, and today she’s living that dream. When she's not working or volunteering locally, she enjoys exploring nature with her daughter and pup, getting lost in suspense novels, and hunting for treasures while thrifting.