Spring has officially sprung and so have the May 2025 book releases! Joe is joined by colleague and fellow book lover Rachel to share their top picks for this May's freshest reads. From swoony romances and thrilling mysteries to heartfelt queer YA and buzzy debuts, they’ve got a little something for every reader. Plus, stick around for Joe’s rapid-fire lightning round of even more May titles you won’t want to miss! Whether you're loading up your Libby shelf or just need help picking your next favorite read, we've got you covered with big book energy and plenty of laughs along the way. 🌸📚 Want to watch the video version of our show? Watch now on the Libby App YouTube channel! Titles mentioned in this episode:  Rachel’s Picks:  The Tenant - Freida McFadden  The Love Haters - Katherine Center  Problematic Summer Romance - Ali Hazelwood One Golden Summer - Carley Fortune Big Dumb Eyes - Nate Bargatze  The Missing Half - Ashley Flowers  Run for the Hills - Kevin Wilson  It's a Love Story - Annabel Monaghan  Joe’s Picks: The Art of Exile – Andrea Max  Death in the Cards – Mia P. Manansala When Love Gives You Lemons – Steven Salvatore  The Thrashers – Julie Soto  The Starving Saints – Caitlin Starling  Disco Witches of Fire Island – Blair Fell  The Dark Maestro – Brendan Slocumb  Karen: A Brother Remembers – Kelsey Grammer  Marsha – Tourmaline  Trans History by Alex L. Combs and Andrew Eakett Shoutouts section: Murder Land – Carlyn Greenwald Everyone Sux But You – K. Wroten  And They Were Roommates – Page Powars  Shampoo Unicorn – Sawyer Lovett  The Rebel’s Guide to Pride – Matthew Hubbard  The Busybody Book Club – Freya Sampson  The Manor of Dreams – Christina Li   Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today’s episode in Libby. Library friends can shop these titles in OverDrive Marketplace. Looking for more bookish content? Check out the Libby Life Blog! We hope you enjoy this episode of the Professional Book Nerds podcast. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! You can follow the Professional Book Nerds on Instagram and TikTok @ProBookNerds. Want to reach out? Send an email to [email protected]. Want some cool bookish swag? Check out our merch store at: https://plotthreadsshop.com/! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices