5 books to read this month
May is set to be a big month for bookworms, with eagerly-awaited historical fiction titles, thrillers, dramas, cookbooks and short story collections all arriving this month. Here are five of the most exciting new books.
1. Dunstan by Conn Iggulden
From the highly-acclaimed and best-selling British author Conn Iggulden comes a thrilling new tale set in tenth century England. The divided country is ruled by minor kings and Viking lords, but there is one man with the power to unite England. Both a priest and a murderer, a liar and a visionary, a traitor and a kingmaker, Dunstan tells the story of the man who changed the course of British history.
2. Into the Water by Paula Hawkins
For those desperate for another story from The Girl on the Train author, Paula Hawkins, the wait is over. Into the Water is her latest psychological thriller, set in a town where two women are found dead in the local river under suspicious circumstances in a matter of months. Suddenly, the disturbing secrets behind their deaths begin to reveal themselves…
3. The Stars are Fire by Anita Shreve
It’s 1947, and fires are ravaging the coast of Maine, USA. Five months pregnant, Grace Holland, her best friend Rosie and Rosie’s children are forced to spend the night in the ocean – the only place safe from the blaze. Miraculously, they live through the night, but soon find themselves confronted with a terrifying new reality.
4. Men Without Women by Haruki Murakami
From the author of the international bestseller 1Q84 comes a stunning collection of short stories. Through seven bite-sized tales, Murakami uses his trademark wit to examine the lives of lonely men. The stories involve everything from vanishing cats and smoky bars to baseball and the Beatles, and each one has a poignant statement to make.
5. Cooking for Family and Friends by Joe Wicks
In the last few years, Joe Wicks has made a name for himself as “The Body Coach,” transforming the lives of hundreds of thousands unfit and unhealthy clients. In his latest book, the Lean in 15 author shares 100 of his tastiest, healthiest and easiest crowd-pleasers. From BBQ ribs to tandoori chicken thighs, these recipes will bring everyone together.