Readers and Writers Share Favorite Books of May

Authors and Readers Share Their Favorite Reads of May

In a recent article, The Guardian shared recommendations from writers and readers on the books they enjoyed in May. The list includes a diverse range of titles that have captured the hearts of readers.

Recommendations from Madeleine Thien

Madeleine Thien, author of 'The Book of Records', shared her favorite reads, including:

• Dorothy Tse's 'City Like Water', a novel translated from Chinese by Natascha Bruce
• Karen Hao's 'Empire of AI'
• Hsiao-Hung Pai's 'Scattered Sand: The Story of China's Rural Migrants'
• Hannah Lillith Assadi's 'Paradiso 17'
• Michael Ondaatje's selected poems, 'The Distance of a Shout'

Stephen's Recommendation

Stephen, a Guardian reader, recommended:

• Francis Spufford's 'Nonesuch', a mystical and captivating read set in early wartime London

Sufiyaan Salam's Recommendations

Sufiyaan Salam, author, shared his favorite reads, including:

• Monika Radojevic's 'Strangerland', a story about immigrant parents' love story in pre-smartphone London
• Alan Moore's 'From Hell', a graphic novel weaving together London's past, present, and future
• The Oxford Shakespeare, for its insight into the playwright's life and times

Sue's Recommendation

Sue, a Guardian reader, recommended:

• Lisa Ridzén's 'When the Cranes Fly South', a moving story about love, friendship, and the end of life