Welcome to The Readerista podcast! As someone who has always loved getting lost in books—and talking about them just as much—I wanted to create a podcast that feels like an intimate, cozy conversation over coffee with a friend. I’ll dive into my all-time favorites, explore my ever-growing reading list, and reflect on how certain books surprise, comfort, or challenge me along the way. Beyond my own reading life, I’m especially excited to sit down with authors to talk about their work—discussing upcoming releases, inspirations, and the creative process that brings stories to life.

Today I’m sharing the top 5 books on my May TBR. Yes, my to-be-read list is quite long, but these are the top 5 books publishing this month that have been on my radar. Based on their summaries and early reviews, I feel like these titles will be wins for me.

Books referenced:

The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett

The Things We Never Say by Elizabeth Strout

The Forgotten Midwife by Laura Anthony

The Burning Side by Sarah Damoff

The Midnight Train by Matt Haig

What book(s) are at the top of your May TBR?

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