Books Read in May 2026

I read nine books in May, more than I expected to, but it is a good thing, because with only 3 days left in June, I have only read three books. Plus I thought all of the books read in May were very good reads.Graphic novel, NonfictionMy Cat is Such a Weirdo, Vol. 1 (2023) by Tamako Tamagoyama (Writer and Artist)This is the first in a manga series about cats. In this case the stories are true, based on the author's blog, and the emphasis on the weird behavior of the author's cats. We thought our latest cat was pretty crazy, in comparison to previous cats we had owned, but really some of his weirdness could be due to his age, about 4 years old, acting much like a teenager. One chapter in the manga was about the cats her parents had, and that one was especially good.FictionDept. of Speculation (2014) by Jenny OffillThis is the story of a marriage in vignettes. It is novella length, in 46 short chapters. The man and woman are not young when they marry and they suffer through some trials…