# The BEST & WORST Books We Read in May 👀 | Monthly Reading Wrap Up

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Podcast: [Kris and Mads](https://stenobird.com/podcast/kris-and-mads-6973697)
Published: 2026-06-02T20:26:46+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kristen-and-maddie/episodes/The-BEST--WORST-Books-We-Read-in-May---Monthly-Reading-Wrap-Up-e3k8h9e
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## Resource

Welcome back to the show you guys! In today’s video, my sister and I are sharing all 18 books we read in May and giving our full honest thoughts, ratings, reviews, disappointments, and new favorites. From fantasy and classics to romance and literary fiction, this month had a little bit of everything — including some books we absolutely loved and a few that did not work for us at all.We also watched a few book adaptations along the way and chat about whether they lived up to the stories we read!If you’re looking for book recommendations, trying to build your TBR, or just love hearing readers passionately discuss books, grab a drink and come hang out with us for our monthly reading wrap up.✨ Books Mentioned:Margo’s Got Money Troubles by Rufi ThorpeThe Score by Elle KennedyFury Bound by Sable SorensenThe Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre DumasSongs in Ursa Major by Emma BrodieDaughter of the Otherworld by Shauna LawleyYesteryear by Caro Claire BurkeThe Last Contract of Isako by Fonda LeeA Storm of Swords by George R.R. MartinThe Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Vol. 5-8 by Beth BrowerFool’s Errand by Robin Hobb⏱️ Timestamps:0:00 - Intro2:49 - Margo’s Got Money Troubles15:18 - The Score20:18 - Fury Bound26:49 - The Count of Monte Cristo32:41 - Songs in Ursa Major35:31 - Daughter of the Otherworld39:42 - Yesteryear45:08 - The Last Contract of Isako50:23 - A Storm of Swords54:11 - The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion59:18 - Fool’s Errand1:02:47 - Wrap-up#BookTube #ReadingWrapUp #BookReviews #FantasyBooks #RomanceBooks #MonthlyWrapUp #ReadingVlog #BookRecommendations #ReadersOfYouTubeLet’s connect!Join our Patreon read-and-watch club: patreon.com/KrisandMadsSisterhoodHave a business inquiry? Email our manager: nancy@farq-media.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kris.an…

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