I read 15 books in May. Those blog tour deadlines definitely concentrate the mind and it helped that it was a long month. Links from each title will take you to my full review. You can find a list of the books I’ve read so far in 2022 here. If we’re not already friends on Goodreads, send me a friend request or follow my reviews.
Devorgilla Days by Kathleen Hart (Two Roads) – An unflinchingly honest memoir charting the author’s recovery from serious illness whilst at the same time being a wonderfully uplifting book about the power of the human spirit, the role of nature in our health and wellbeing, and the importance of community.
Only May by Carol Lovekin (Honno) – A beautifully written, character-led story about a young woman’s discovery that her family have kept secrets from her.
The White Girl by Tony Birch (HarperVia) – A powerful and enthralling story of unconditional love and courage in the face of prejudice, set in 1960s Australia.
Portable Magic: A History of Books and their Readers by Emma Smith (Allen Lane) – A fascinating and erudite examination of the history of books as objects not just as repositories of words.
Young Women by Jessica Moor (Zaffre) – A thought-provoking novel that explores issues of consent, the imbalance of power in society and the extent to which there is a responsibility to speak out.
What were your favourites books in May? Have you read any of my picks?
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