The weather has improved, holidays are on the horizon – and a fresh batch of books are on the shelves ready to complement both. All the better, then, that this May brings a solid line-up of new reads across a range of genres.

A new month means new books! Here are some of the most anticipated Canadian titles for May 2025. If you're interested in poetry, the 2025 CBC Poetry Prize is accepting submissions until June 1. You can submit an original, unpublished poem or collection of poems of a maximum of 600 words (including titles).