1. Confessions by Catherine Airey
   A moving transatlantic family saga exploring women’s rights and coerced adoption.
   
2. Universality by Natasha Brown
   A sharp literary critique of British media and truth—perfect to discuss over a summer.
   
3. The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong
   A poetic, emotionally rich novel released May 13, following a caretaker bond—hailed as a “messy but worthy exploration.”
   
4. Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid
   This 1980s space-shuttle-set romance is a gripping beach read.
   
5. Mud Season by Jeff Kramer
   A media-world satire about a journalist’s identity crisis, blending humor and attention to digital culture.
   
6. The Last Ferry Out by Andrea Bartz
   A suspenseful YA mystery set on an island—great for young adult readers or thriller lovers.
   
7. One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune
   Romantic, scenic, and widely loved on BookTok—ideal for summer escapism,
   
8. A Murder for Miss Hortense by Mel Pennant
   A cozy murder mystery featuring a retired nurse detective—gentle intrigue, perfect for relaxing afternoons,
   
9. The Country Under Heaven by Frederic S. Durbin
   A “weird Western” gem mixing supernatural tension with rich adventure,
   
10. Dengue Boy by Michel Nieva (trans. Rahul Bery)
    A grotesque eco-dystopia starring a mosquito-human hybrid—excellent for speculative-fiction fans.
    
    Here is a selection of Amazon’s Best Books of the Month.

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🧭 Quick Takeaways

• Fiction & Literary: Ocean Vuong, Natasha Brown, Catherine Airey, Taylor Jenkins Reid.
• Mystery & Thriller: Andrea Bartz, Mel Pennant, Jeff Kramer.
• Speculative & Adventure: Durbin’s weird Western, Nieva’s eco-dystopia.
• Romance & YA: Carley Fortune’s fan-favorite romance.

This mix offers both weighty narratives and breezy escapes.

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