Did you know that May is National Get Caught Reading Month? This month is all about people of all ages spreading their love of reading and helping to promote literacy. The idea for this month was created in 1999 by the Association of American Publishers, which decided to promote reading by sharing photos of celebrities caught reading a book.
Compiled below is a list of 5 books that are perfect to get caught up reading this May!
The Kill Factor by Ben Oliver
Fifty kids from prisons from a variety of locations will enter a game show that will, quote on quote, reform them. Upon arrival, they find out that the one winner will be pardoned from their prison sentence upon winning. To win, though, they will have to compete in mental and physical challenges while blogging their experiences. Little do they know that the blogs and the views they get will decide if they stay or go to jail forever.
Goodreads rating- 3.78/5
Life’s Too Short by Abby Jimenez
Travel YouTuber, Venessa Price, is trying to live her life to the fullest due to the 50% chance that she will inherit ALS. ALS has killed many of her family members before they turned 30, and she is currently 29. When the custody of her niece is thrown on her, she doesn’t know what to do. With the help of her grumpy next-door neighbor and his even grumpier dog, she is able to manage the newborn. Along the way, despite all the ups and downs, they find that true love will hit you at the most random times.
Goodreads rating- 4.14/5
Not Quite Dead Yet By Holly Jackson
27-year-old Jet Mason finds herself getting brutally attacked and somehow survives. While she survives, she is told that she has a week to live because she suffered a fatal brain injury from her attack. Instead of taking the risky route of surgery, Jet decides to use her last 7 days to investigate who attempted to murder her. Along the way, she and her friend Billy start to uncover secrets in their small Vermont Town.
Goodreads rating: 3.99/5
Lulu and Milagro’s Search for Clarity By Angela Velez
Lulu and Milago are two Peruvian-American sisters who are completely different. Lulu is the overachiever with plans to go to Stanford, while Milagro is completely rebellious and doesn’t care about college. While forced on a road trip from Baltimore to San Francisco, they fix their broken bond, find themselves, and go beyond family expectations. Told through both girls’ points of view, this novel offers a funny and emotional look at people on life’s journey.
Goodreads rating: 3.89/5
Just Friends by Haley Pham
Blair and Declan were childhood best friends until they found themself wanting to be more than that. As soon as the romance started, it ended. Now, 4 years later, Blair moves back to town to care for her sick aunt and applies to work at a local coffee shop. To her surprise, it is run by no other than Declan. With their paths continuing to cross, will the couple have a second try or even a chance at being just friends?
Goodreads rating: 3.55/5
