10 new books Amazon's editors say you'll want to read in May, and beyond

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• In times where at-home activities are on the rise, consider reaching for one of Amazon's Best Books of the Month.
• The stories spanning May's picks include the story of a man pursuing his dreams in the culinary arts, Jane Austen fans uniting over their mutual love and trauma, and music helping a man find his way out of a cult.

There is no better feeling than reading a book in a cozy spot with a cup of tea in hand. Currently, for better or worse, there is plenty of time to sit back and do exactly that.

If you are trying to find great new books, or titles you may not have considered reading, Amazon's Best Books of the Month section has some enticing options that won't fail to entertain, teach, and inspire your imagination.

May's picks include the prequel book to "The Hunger Games" recounting all that happened leading up to the famous series, as well as a mystery novel that follows a disgraced journalist who digs into the life and death of a photographer who may have been murdered.

Captions have been provided by Erin Kodicek, editor of books, and Kindle at Amazon.com.