05/06/2026
Here are our adult fiction top 5 titles for May 2026:
The Housemaid by Freida McFadden
A dark, addictive thriller that pulls you straight into a house full of secrets 😱
The story follows a housemaid trying to rebuild her life while working for a wealthy family, but things quickly feel off.
Strange behaviour, hidden truths, and a growing sense of danger make this impossible to put down.
Packed with shocking twists, it’s perfect for fans of tense, suspenseful reads.
There Are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak
A beautifully layered story that connects lives across centuries and continents 💙
From Victorian London to modern-day Turkey and London, the narrative follows three very different characters whose lives are linked in surprising ways.
Rich in emotion and history, the book explores identity, displacement, and connection through the symbolism of water.
Thoughtful, moving, and unforgettable.
It’s Not What You Think by Clare Mackintosh
A gripping domestic thriller that keeps you guessing until the very end 🔍
Nadeeka is convinced her husband is having an affair, but when she returns home to confront him, everything changes and the story takes a dark turn.
What follows is a fast paced mystery where nothing is quite as it seems.
Full of tension, twists, and surprises!
A Deadly Episode by Anthony Horowitz
A clever and entertaining mystery with a unique twist 🕵️♂️
The story blends fiction and reality as a murder occurs on a film set, and the victim is playing a detective based on a real one!
As the real detective investigates, the story becomes a fun, layered puzzle full of humour, intrigue, and classic whodunit vibes.
A must for mystery lovers.
Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid
An inspiring and emotional story about ambition, love, and reaching for the stars 🌌
Following Joan, a physics professor who joins NASA’s early space shuttle program, the story explores her journey through intense training, new friendships, and unexpected love.
Set against the backdrop of space exploration, it’s both uplifting and deeply emotional, especially as everything changes during a mission.
