Top 10 For May!

It's so easy to get caught up in life but it's just as important for me to take time to do the things that matter to me the most. Reading is a large part of my life and I'm starting to implement it in a more mindful way. The books I have chosen for this month are perfect send offs for winter and they're great to read in the sun that's finally coming out! Feel free to leave a comment with suggestions for next month!

1. IT by Stephen King

An oldie but one that will still have you nervously looking around your dark room at night swearing that coat on the hook is actually Mrs Kersh from chapter 11. Make sure you grab King's epic thriller before the new movie comes out (although you may need to pull a few all-nighters with the whopping 1111 pages). Definitely worth the scares!

2. The Prettiest Horse in the Glue Factory by Corey White

The Prettiest Horse in the Glue Factory is a memoir of trauma and survival that will break your heart and then show you how to rebuild it. It is a powerful, lyrical and darkly funny debut from one of Australia's brightest young comedians. This memoir is the perfect way to send off the cold weather, laughs and tears!

3. Three Women by Lisa Taddeo

This one is a cracker. Taddeo brings the story of three women (shocking) together to create a masterpiece that discusses sex, feminism and all thats great about being a woman. A book that blazes, glitters and cuts to the heart of who we are. I'm not sure that a book can do much more.

4. The Adults by Caroline Hulse

4 adults. 2 ex's. 1 child. 1 imaginary rabbit. 1 holiday lodge. Magical Christmas time. What could possibly go wrong? In this witty little contemporary drama, Hulse explores relationships in an enjoyable way. Can we really stay civilised with our ex-partners? I really liked this book.

5. On Chesil Beach by Ian McEwan

McEwan delivers once again. Forever being one of my favourite authors, McEwn uses his beautiful imagery and descriptive sentences to tell his readers a story of two young lovers, a beach and what cracks show up over time. Please give this one a go!  

6. I Invited Her In by Adele Parks

“ Imagine the worst thing a friend could ever do”

“This is worse”

Intrigued yet? Well you should be. This was a brilliantly crafted character study! Adele Parks has skillfully constructed A story about the ultimate betrayal. This is not a story full of twists and turns nor is it supposed to be. It is a story about master manipulation and the motivations behind it.

7. The Chestnut Man by Soren Sveistrup  

Although this one was released earlier. I had to add Sveistrup's thriller to the list. It should be on every months top ten! The Chestnut Man is drenched in dark atmosphere, moody protagonists and a Nordic background to top it all off. And that's all before the killer!

8. Helter Skelter by Vincent Bugliosi

 With Tarantino's latest blockbuster 'Once Upon A Time... In Hollywood' just released, it's only fitting that Bugliosi's dynamic insight into the Manson Cult was included. Read up on the disturbed story that started it all... but make sure you leave the light on at night if you do!

9. Les Miserables by Victor Hugo

Okay... I know this isn't exactly a new release (hello 1862) but isn't this one a great way to end Winter. Snuggle up on the lounge and dive into this beautiful treasure because why not? If you're feeling extra check out the Barnes and Noble Classic Bound version!

10. Cari Mora by Thomas Harris 

Gourmand serial killer Hannibal Lecter may be off the menu, but now his creator, Thomas Harris, has added a new dish of terror. “Cari Mora” is Harris’s first novel since “Hannibal Rising” appeared 13 years ago. Thomas Harris does what he does best - takes us on a spine-tingling, edge-of-your-seat ride steeped in intrigue and nail-biting suspense. You will not sleep. You will not eat. This book screams to be devoured in one sitting.