Amazon's Top 20 books of the year so far
USA Today • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Amazon Books editors annually curate a "Best Books of the Year So Far" list, highlighting standout titles published from January to June, based on editorial judgment rather than sales data.
- This year's top picks explore themes of identity and being seen, particularly how individuals are perceived by friends, family, and online audiences.
- The Top 5 books include "Kin" by Tayari Jones, praised for its emotional depth; "London Falling" by Patrick Radden Keefe, a true crime story with social commentary; "Yesteryear" by Caro Claire Burke, noted for genre-blurring; "Strangers" by Belle Burden, a memoir on love and loss; and "Night Objects" by Eli Raphael, a moody boarding school mystery.
- The editors also released a broader Top 20 list featuring diverse genres such as nonfiction, romance, history, and sci-fi, with notable titles like "Land" by Maggie O’Farrell and "American Men" by Jordan Ritter Conn.
- The curated list aims to offer readers meaningful, memorable books that resonate deeply and spark conversation beyond typical bestseller rankings.