May 2025: What I read

I enjoyed the month of May - reading wise. I didn't push myself too hard. I mostly stuck with books that I either knew I would love, or I knew wouldn't tax my little grey cells. I had a rough month workwise, and so I wanted ease of reading and a great story. 

Always Home, Always Homesick by Hannah Kent and The Ladies Guide to Utter Ruin by Alison Goodman were absolutely my favourite books of the month. Both of which I had pre-ordered and read as soon as they were released. I was lucky enough to see Hannah Kent speak at the Sydney Writer's Festival about her memoir Always Home, Always Homesick and was even able to have her sign a copy of The Good People, the last of her books that I have yet to read. And The Ladies Guide to Utter Ruin – what can I say, so much fun this series. I can't wait for the next one.

The Lost Man by Jane Harper and The Nowhere Child by Christian White are both Australian crime / mystery books. Jane Harper is such a reliable author. You can be sure that you will read an engaging mystery that will keep you page turning until the end, and The Lost Man was no exception.

The Nowhere Child is Christian White's debut novel and is the story of a woman who discovers that she was kidnapped as a child from a small US town and taken to Tasmania to live a new life with new parents. This is the story of her discovery and exploration of what her true story is. I had read quite a few good reviews of this book. For me, I would say it was OK. I mean, I read it. It was harmless. But it didn’t really do it for me.

The Constant Wife by W Somerset Maugham - I read this for the new Literary Wives book club that I have joined. It's been that long since I read a play - it was actually a really enjoyable new experience. Review pending as part of the book club. 

Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince by JK Rowling - this was my insomnia read for the month of May. A reliable read I know I love and can just as easily pick it up and put it down in the middle of the night as I fight my demons and search for sleep.