It’s the start of a new month, which means that new books are coming to our Library’s shelves. Below is a list of what titles you can look forward to borrowing from the Library this May. Please note that descriptions are taken from the publisher. 

The River is Waiting by Wally Lamb | May 6th 

Corby Ledbetter, grappling with addiction, prison life, and the tragedy that shattered his family, finds unexpected kindness and connection behind bars, as he seeks redemption and hopes for forgiveness from those he’s hurt the most.

My Name is Emilia Del Valle by Isabel Allende | May 6th 

In 1800s San Francisco, young writer Emilia, daughter of an Irish nun and a Chilean aristocrat, journeys to South America with talented reporter Eric to uncover the truth about her father—and herself.

South of Nowhere by Jeffrey Deaver | May 6th 

When a levee collapses in Northern California, Colter Shaw and his disaster response specialist sister, Dorion, race to locate a missing family and uncover whether sabotage, not nature, threatens the town’s survival.

Children of Eve by John Connnolly | May 6th 

When private investigator Charlie Parker is hired to find Wyatt Riggins, who vanished after a cryptic message, he uncovers a sinister web involving the abduction of four children linked to relentless killers, a cartel boss, and the chilling truth about the enigmatic Children of Eve.

The Tenant by Freida Mcfadden | May 6th 

Blake Porter, desperate to keep his life afloat after losing his job, rents a room to the seemingly perfect Whitney, but as strange occurrences escalate and secrets unravel, he realizes too late that she’s woven a deadly trap within his own home.

Where the Rivers Merge by Mary Alice Monroe | May 13th 

The first of two epic novels celebrates one intrepid woman’s life across multiple generations in the American South.

Marble Hall Murders by Anthony Horowitz | May 13th 

Back in England, editor Susan Ryeland is working on a continuation novel called Pünd’s Last Case, in which writer Eliot Crace has concealed clues about his grandmother’s death by poison, but when another murder follows, Susan becomes the number one suspect.

Clive Cussler: The Iron Storm by Jack Dubrul | May 13th 

Detective Isaac Bell faces the horrors of the Great War while battling a mysterious anarchist group intent on bringing brutality to the shores of America in the next thrilling adventure in this #1 New York Times bestselling series from Clive Cussler.

Going Home in the Dark by Dean Koontz | May 20th 

Three childhood friends reunite in their hometown after a fourth falls into a coma and uncover a dark, forgotten past that threatens to consume them all in the new novel by the New York Times best-selling author of Odd Thomas.

Night Shade by Michael Connolly | May 20th 

Introducing Detective Stilwell: a cop relentlessly following his mission in the seemingly idyllic setting of Catalina Island.

My Friends by Fredrick Backman | May 20th 

​​Jarrod has felt distanced from his daughter Liv since the death of Jarrod’s partner Charlie, but when Liv finds boyfriend Zel murdered, Jarrod rushes to her aid and they comb for clues across the Coachella Valley while a killer’s on the loose.

Hidden Nature by Nora Roberts | May 27th

Surviving a near-fatal shooting, injured police officer Sloan Cooper moves back to her quiet hometown and investigates a string of mysterious disappearances across three states in the new novel from the New York Times best-selling author. 

Martha’s Vineyard Beach and Book Club by Martha Hall Kelly | May 27th 

In 2016, grieving Mari Starwood visits Martha’s Vineyard and uncovers a surprising connection to the Smith sisters, who, during World War II, balanced family struggles, romance, and whispers of espionage while running a farm and forming a transformative book club.

Never Flinch by Stephen King | May 27th 

With a killer on a revenge mission, Buckeye City Police Detective Izzy Jaynes turns to friend Holly Gibney for help; meanwhile, a vigilante targets controversial feminist activist Kate McKay, and Holly is hired as bodyguard.

Which of these reads are you looking forward to reading the most? We hope to see you at the Library soon!

-Jessica, Head of Adult Services & Acquisitions