I guess there really is a first for everything. My two favorite books of May were both romances. It has to be a first for this thriller lover.
I have noticed that I seem to read more romances in the summer. Maybe I want something a little lighter to read as I’m floating around the pool?
Regardless of why, it seems to happen, and it worked in May.
My Favorite Books of May 2024
I read 15 books in May. Of those, I gave two perfect grades. Both of them are from authors that I’ve read and loved before.
Funny Story
She’s won me over. If Emily Henry writes it, I’m going to read it. I just love her quirky writing style. Her examples and descriptions are so spot-on.
Because I love Henry, like so many people, I couldn’t wait for Funny Story to release. It didn’t disappoint.
Daphne thought she was about to marry the man of her dreams. Then he suddenly announced that he was in love with his best girl friend and leaving her so they could be together.
So, Daphne, who had uprooted her life and moved to his small town, finds herself without a home (his), friends (they were his), or family nearby.
The only thing she really has is a love for her job at the local library and some loose connections to people she and Peter once knew. Is that enough to stick around and try to form a life there?
In case you were wondering, here are my Top 3 Henry books in order:
- Book Lovers
- Happy Place
- Funny Story
This Summer Will Be Different
Spoiler: This summer won’t be different. Neither will reading another Carley Fortune book. I sobbed when I read This Summer Will Be Different, just like I did when I read Every Summer After.
Lucy loves her annual trips to Prince Edward Island with her best friend, Bridget. The island and Bridget’s family’s traditions there are comfortable and wonderful to Lucy.
Lucy and Bridget are the closest of friends, with just one rule. Lucy is not allowed to fall in love with Bridget’s younger brother, Felix. Falling for Felix would be the ultimate betrayal in a one-of-a-kind, once-in-a-lifetime friendship.
I bet you can’t guess what happens?
Happy Reading!
Two romances in one month. Not too bad, huh?
If you haven’t dove into either of the author’s books, I highly recommend them both.
As always, happy reading!
