5 books you won't want to miss this week, including Stephen King, John McCain

Jocelyn McClurg | USA TODAY

USA TODAY’s Jocelyn McClurg scopes out the hottest books on sale each week.

1. The Outsider by Stephen King (Scribner, fiction, on sale May 22)

What it’s about: The arrest of a popular Little League coach for the murder of a local boy eventually leads investigators to a very creepy villain.

The buzz: “Nicely executed … wraps a wild, weird tale inside a police procedural,” says Publishers Weekly.

2. Ruthless Tide by Al Roker (William Morrow, non-fiction, on sale May 22)

What it’s about: The Today show’s weather anchor tells the dramatic tale of the 1889 Johnstown, Pa., flood, the deadliest in U.S. history.

The buzz: Roker will do a #BookmarkThis Facebook Live chat with USA TODAY on May 22 at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT.

3. The High Season by Judy Blundell (Random House, fiction, on sale May 22)

What it’s about: Everything falls apart for a museum director whose marriage is already on the rocks when she rents out her beautiful home for the summer.

The buzz: This is the first novel for adults by a National Book Award-winning young-adult author. “Sophisticated and delicious … a perfect beach book,” says Library Journal.

4. The Restless Wave by John McCain with Mark Salter (Simon & Schuster, non-fiction, on sale May 22)

What it’s about: In this memoir, the Arizona senator reflects on his run for the presidency in 2008 and our current political climate.

The buzz: McCain’s son-in-law, Ben Domenech, told CBS' Face the Nation that McCain, who is battling brain cancer, is looking back on his life and legacy in his new book.

5. The Glitch by Elisabeth Cohen (Doubleday, fiction, on sale May 22)

What it’s about: In this Silicon Valley satire, a CEO faces a major meltdown when her company’s product — the Conch, a wearable device that offers users advice throughout the day — goes on the fritz.

The buzz: “Clever, original, and unabashedly silly fun,” says Kirkus Reviews.