PEOPLE's Best Books of May 2026: Marilyn Monroe Photos, New Novels from Elizabeth Strout and Douglas Stuart
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PEOPLE magazine's Books editorial team presents their curated list of the best books releasing in May 2026, featuring highlights such as a collection of Marilyn Monroe's final photographs, new fiction from acclaimed authors Elizabeth Strout and Douglas Stuart, celebrity memoirs, and other long-awaited novels. The article serves as a seasonal reading recommendations roundup for book enthusiasts.
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See PEOPLE's selections for the best books of May 2026, so far — including new celebrity memoirs, long-awaited novels and more.
See PEOPLE's selections for the best books of May 2026, so far — including new celebrity memoirs, long-awaited novels and more.
