Happy Friday, book lovers! 📚 As we step into the weekend, it’s the perfect time to explore some of the most exciting new releases in fantasy, science fiction, and literary fiction. Whether you’re in the mood for epic quests, speculative futures, or profound human stories, May 2025 has something special for you.
Here are some standout titles that have just hit the shelves:
🧙♀️ The Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig
Release Date: May 20, 2025
From the New York Times bestselling author Rachel Gillig comes a gothic, mist-cloaked tale of a young prophetess forced on an impossible quest with the one knight whose future is beyond her sight. Perfect for fans of Jennifer L. Armentrout and Leigh Bardugo.
🛡️ The Devils by Joe Abercrombie
Release Date: May 6, 2025
Bestselling author Joe Abercrombie offers a new epic fantasy. Brother Diaz is sent to Sacred City, where he finds a congregation made up of murderers, monsters, and magic practitioners. He will need their help to achieve his mission, as hungry elves lurk and greedy princes rule.
🚀 The Incandescent by Emily Tesh
Release Date: May 13, 2025
Emily Tesh’s latest novel, The Incandescent, is a highly anticipated science fiction release. While specific details are scarce, Tesh’s previous works have been praised for their lyrical prose and imaginative storytelling, making this a must-read for sci-fi enthusiasts.
📖 The Original Daughter by Jemimah Wei
Release Date: May 6, 2025
In this dazzling debut, Stegner Fellow Jemimah Wei explores the formation and dissolution of family bonds in a story of ambition and sisterhood in turn-of-the-millennium Singapore.
🧠 The Devil Three Times by Rickey Fayne
Release Date: May 13, 2025
Rickey Fayne’s debut novel, The Devil Three Times, is a literary fiction work that delves into complex themes and narratives. Details about the plot are limited, but the book is already generating buzz for its anticipated depth and storytelling.
🌊 The Book of Records by Madeleine Thien
Release Date: May 2025
The sublime, long-awaited, major new novel from the beloved author of the Governor General’s Literary Award-winning, Booker Prize-shortlisted bestseller Do Not Say We Have Nothing. The Book of Records opens inside “The Sea,” a mysterious shape-shifting enclave, a staging-post for waves of migrants coming and going, a building made of time where pasts and futures converge.
Whether you’re in the mood for a dark fantasy adventure, a thought-provoking sci-fi tale, or a moving literary journey, these new releases offer a wealth of stories to explore. Which of these titles are you most excited to read? Share your thoughts and let’s discuss!
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