From romance novels to edge-of-your-seat thrillers, here are the best new books to read in May 2022
Happy May! Summer is slowly making its way to Hong Kong and it’s time to start planning your summer reading list. This month, there are plenty of new books across various genres that are hitting the bookshelves.
If you’re looking for a lighthearted read, Emily Henry’s Book Lovers is a must. For those who are more into edge-of-your-seat reads, try This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub, City of Orange by David Yoon or Hide by Kiersten White.
Looking for more books to read this month? Read on to find out what our top picks are.
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1. Book of Night by Holly Black
Renowned young adult writer Holly Black makes her adult debut with the Book of Night, a dark fantasy set in a world where shadows can be altered and manipulated for entertainment purposes or to gain power or influence. But doing so comes with a cost—it takes hours or days from your life.
The novel follows Charlie Hall, a low-level con artist who distances herself from the powerful yet dangerous underground world of shadow trading. But things change when a figure from her past returns. Determined to survive, she must navigate the secret world that she’s desperately trying to run away from.
Release: May 3