The 20 best books of 2022 so far, according to Amazon editors
At the end of every year, we look forward to the awards and "best of" lists that annually solidify our favorite books, movies, songs, and more, but waiting so long to find a great recommendation can feel like an eternity.
Fortunately, Amazon has released its list of the top 20 books of the year so far, so you can find a great new read hand-picked by its editorial team.
Amazon releases monthly book selections but in early summer, its editorial team votes for the best books published from January to June. While some are from its "best books of the month" lists, others are customer favorites, bestsellers, or little-known picks that pack a literary punch. Whether you're looking for a gripping nonfiction read or an emotional historical fiction journey, here are the best books of the year, according to Amazon.
"Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby Van Pelt
"Remarkably Bright Creatures," available at Amazon and Bookshop, $17.76
Chosen as the best book of 2022 so far for its cast of lonely characters who form something unexpected together, "Remarkably Bright Creatures" follows Tova Sullivan who works the night shift at the aquarium, staying busy to keep her mind off her husband's death and her son's mysterious disappearance 30 years prior. As Tova forms an unlikely but remarkable friendship with a giant octopus named Marcellus, he soon uncovers what happened the night of her son's disappearance and must figure out how to communicate the truth to Tova.
"What My Bones Know: A Memoir of Healing from Complex Trauma" by Stephanie Foo
"Remarkably Bright Creatures," available at Amazon and Bookshop, $23.99
Stephanie Foo seemed perfectly successful on paper when she was diagnosed with complex PTSD after years of panic attacks, uncontrollable anxiety, and years of wondering what was "wrong" with her. This personal and researched read is part psychology book and part memoir as Foo investigates the effects of generational immigrant trauma while healing from her past.
"All My Rage" by Sabaa Tahir
"Remarkably Bright Creatures," available at Amazon and Bookshop, $9.05
Salahudin and Noor were once closer than best friends, but a terrible fight has destroyed their bond and forced each of them to face some of the hardest times in their lives alone. Salahudin is left trying to save their family's motel in the wake of his mother's passing and his father's debilitating grief while Noor hides her college applications in an attempt to escape her brutal uncle. When it seems they can take no more, Noor and Salahudin must decide the value of their friendship in this breathtaking and heart-wrenching young adult novel.
"The Maid" by Nita Prose
"The Maid," available at Amazon and Bookshop, $16.90
"The Maid" is a mystery read about Molly Gray, a hotel maid who struggles with social skills but excels in her work because of her obsessive love of cleaning. One day, Molly finds a hotel guest dead in his bed and her life is turned upside down when she becomes the lead suspect in his murder investigation — until her friends unite to search for clues, solve the murder, and prove Molly's innocence.
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