Welcome to May! This is one of the best months of the year, as things start turning green and the sun starts to remember to hang out with us. Plus, it’s a Friday. A lot to be excited about today, including all of the new books coming out this May 1st.
The Dead Room by Catriona McPherson
After the death of her husband, Lindsay Hale returns to her childhood home in a quiet Scottish town, hoping familiarity will help her heal. Surrounded by family, old friends, and a kind neighbor, she tries to rebuild her sense of normal. But something feels deeply wrong. Strange shadows flicker at the edge of her vision, and the comfort she expected begins to unravel.
When an elderly friend disappears and no one else seems to notice, Lindsay’s unease grows. She starts recognizing strangers while forgetting those closest to her, and her dreams twist into something terrifying. In The Dead Room by Catriona McPherson, grief blurs with fear as buried secrets surface and reality itself becomes uncertain, leaving Lindsay to question whether she is losing her mind or uncovering something far more sinister.
Immortal Connections by Tao Wong (Celestial Cataclysms Series)
After achieving immortality, Long Wu Ying discovers that the heavenly realm is far more complex and restrictive than he expected. His desire to elevate his lover clashes with powerful rules, while chaos spreads across the mortal world as kingdoms struggle for control. His allies are left to navigate war, scarcity, and shifting power without him. As tensions rise in both realms, the balance between duty and personal desire is tested. Fate, power, and loyalty shape a struggle that reaches across worlds. Immortal Connections by Tao Wong is the first book in the Celestial Cataclysms Series.
Down & Dirty: Zeke by Jeanne St. James (Dirty Angels MC: Next Gen Series)
Zeke Jamison struggles to lead his motorcycle club while stepping out of his father’s shadow and dealing with the consequences of his past mistakes. Determined to change, his plans are shaken when the only woman he ever cared about returns, bringing unresolved emotions and new complications. As tensions rise within his personal life, an unexpected threat puts the club at risk. In Down & Dirty: Zeke by Jeanne St. James, loyalty, redemption, and second chances collide as Zeke fights to protect what matters most.
Here is a list of all of the new books releasing today:
New Book Releases for May 1st, 2026
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Vince is the Entertainment Editor at Book Notification. His first book was Green Eggs & Ham by Dr. Seuss, and his passion for reading took off from there. He'll read just about anything, but can usually be found re-reading his favorite Pynchon novels and Seattle Mariners box scores.