If you’re looking for some hot new books to sink your teeth into, TopMob has got you covered.
Here’s a list of the best new books to add to your reading list! This week features a new novel by the author of The Help, called The Calamity Club. It’s a compelling story about a group of friends whose rebellious act leads to unexpected and serious trouble.
Matt Haig’s novel, The Midnight Train, is equally compelling. It tells the story of a man facing death who gets a chance to revisit his past, and realizes all the things he would have done differently if he had the chance.
If you’re looking for a change of pace, a classic romance novel is always a good choice – especially one with passionate scenes, a charming love interest, and unexpected plot twists. Elsie Silver, known as the “Queen of Cowboy Romance,” delivers just that with Fever Dream, a story about Emmett Bush and his surprising path to love.
Without further ado, read on for the best books released this week.
1. Hunger and Thirst– Claire Fuller (Fiction Reading, Radio 4)
In 1987, sixteen-year-old Ursula takes a job at a local art school, hoping for a fresh start after a difficult childhood. She begins to thrive until she befriends the unpredictable Sue, whose increasingly dangerous requests lead Ursula to make a fateful and regrettable decision. This single act has repercussions that last for decades. Thirty-six years later, Ursula is a successful artist living under an assumed name when a true crime documentary threatens to reveal her past. Forced to confront the trauma she’s long avoided, she must finally come to terms with who she was and discover who she is now.
Hunger & Thirst, Penguin Books Ltd, out now
2. Weimar – Katja Hoyer (Book of the Week, Radio 4)
Weimar, Germany, is a city with a complex past, representing both democratic ideals and the rise of dictatorship. It was a hub for influential thinkers like Nietzsche and the birthplace of the Weimar Republic after World War I. However, it also became a place where fascism gained traction. Historian Hoyer uses extensive archival research to tell the story of Weimar and its citizens between 1919 and 1939, detailing their lives during the years of the republic and the subsequent rise of Hitler.
Weimar, Penguin Books Ltd, out now
3. The Calamity Club – Kathryn Stockett
Set in 1933 Mississippi, this novel follows 11-year-old Meg Lefleur as she struggles after her mother disappears. Her life changes when she meets Birdie, a woman who wants to help, but whose own past may be deceptive. As another grieving woman enters the picture, these three find a surprising connection amidst the secrets and lies of a small, judgmental town where even a small act of rebellion can have serious repercussions. This captivating and sweeping story comes from the acclaimed author of The Help, and showcases the talent of one of today’s most gifted writers.
The Calamity Club, Penguin Books Ltd, published 21 May
4. The Midnight Train – Matt Haig
Matt Haig, the author of The Midnight Library, returns with a deeply moving new story. In The Midnight Train, Wilbur finds himself reflecting on his life as he nears its end, and he longs for Maggie, the woman he loves. He’s given a chance to revisit key moments from his past on a mysterious train, and begins to consider what he would do differently. This insightful novel will leave readers contemplating their own lives and appreciating every day.
The Midnight Train, Canongate Books, published 21 May
5. Take Me with You – Steven Rowley
Steven Rowley’s novel is a moving and funny love story about Jesse del Ruth, a professor whose husband, Norman, mysteriously vanishes in a flash of light. Jesse struggles to come to terms with Norman’s disappearance and rebuild his life, wondering if Norman will ever return or if he should embrace a fresh start. With relatable characters and a unique premise, Rowley’s writing is both heartwarming and deeply emotional, guaranteed to evoke laughter and tears.
Take Me with You, GP Putnam’s Sons, published 19 May
6. Inheritance – Jane Park
Anne Kim, a New York lawyer, has always intentionally distanced herself from her past. But when her father passes away, she’s forced to return home and discovers a hidden truth about him that upends her understanding of everything. Through old letters between her father and uncle, Anne revisits her childhood in the 1980s and 90s, remembering the hardships her parents faced as immigrants. Park’s Inheritance is a powerful and moving novel that explores themes of immigration, inherited trauma, and the sacrifices families make.
Inheritance, Pegasus Books, published 21 May
7. Fever Dream – Elsie Silver
Fever Dream, Little Brown Book Group, published 19 May
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Helen Daly is TopMob’s Deputy Digital Editor, where she leads new projects and manages commercial work. Before joining TopMob, she was Deputy TV Editor for a national magazine. She holds a BA in English Literature and a Master’s degree in Media & Journalism from Newcastle University.
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