I’m excited to share some of the new fiction books coming out in May. We have a wide variety to choose from, including cozy fantasy, historical fiction, some sci-fi and even a book about a ladies motorcycle and flying club. Check out these LibraryReads favorites from library staff across the country:
“The Last Murder at the End of the World” by Stuart Turton
After a deadly fog decimates most of humanity, the small population that’s left lives on an island. As one villager begins investigating a murder, what once seemed like utopia begins to reveal dark secrets that no one could have predicted. Turton raises tantalizing social questions, presents an inventive world structure, and keeps readers intrigued and surprised throughout the novel.
~Sharon Layburn, South Huntington Public Library, NY
“The Ministry of Time” by Kaliane Bradley
An employee of the Ministry of Time becomes a “bridge,” helping an Arctic explorer adjust to modern life after being rescued from the lost Franklin expedition of 1845. But as she begins to grow closer to him, she finds herself wondering who she can trust, what the real reason for pulling people out of time may be, and whether her life might be in danger. Totally gripping, with great character development.
~Mara Bandy Fass, Champaign Public Library, IL
“Daughters of Shandong” by Eve J. Chung
At times both heartbreaking and uplifting, this novel follows the journey of the women of the Ang family from their farm in rural China to Taiwan during the horrific land reforms of 1948-1950. With this story based on Chung’s grandmother’s experience of a turbulent era, readers will be riveted from page one by the mother/daughter bonds and their will to survive.
~Martha DiVittorio, Bellmore Memorial Library, NY
“Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea” Rebecca Thorne
This book is so cozy, readers will want to snuggle under a heap of blankets with a delicious cup of tea. Kianthe and Reyna were the perfect opposites-attract couple — determined to make things work no matter the obstacles. Lots of humor with a serious amount of heart. Perfect for fans of Legends & Lattes.
~Laura Eckert, Clermont County Public Library, OH
“The Hazelbourne Ladies Motorcycle and Flying Club” by Helen Simonson
Constance, companion to an elderly woman, meets Poppy, a young woman trying to start a business for women motorcycle riders. Constance gets drawn into the circle of friendship and independence the motorcycle ladies enjoy. Readers will love the characters, the setting, and the portrayal of life after The Great War.
~Linda Quinn, LibraryReads Ambassador
The rest of May’s LibraryReads:
- “Savor It” by Tarah DeWitt
- “This Summer Will be Different” by Carley Fortune
- “Lies and Weddings” by Kevin Kwan
- “When Among Crows” by Veronica Roth
- “Long After We Are Gone” by Terah Shelton Harris
