The 10 best books of 2020 so far, according to Amazon's editors

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• 2020 is officially more than halfway over, and Amazon's editors have chosen their favorite reads of the year so far.
• The editors' picks run the gamut, including everything from a prequel to the infamous "Hunger Games" series to a memoir detailing a Vietnamese-American's childhood in his Pennsylvania hometown.
• Check out the top 10 picks below, with short summaries provided by the Editorial Director of Amazon Books, Sarah Gelman.

The first half of 2020 has been unpredictable, to say the least. As we approach month five of social distancing and each day seems to get a bit longer (despite the fact that the longest day of the year has come and gone), reading remains a constant source of education, entertainment, and release.

If you've already checked off most of your reading list thanks to more time spent at home, Amazon's book editors are here to provide you with some new inspiration. The editors compiled a list of their top 10 reads of the year so far, and the books encompass a wide array of genres, voices, and perspectives.

The editors' choices include engaging novels from "Oona Out of Order," which tells the story of a 19-year-old woman trapped in the body of a 51-year-old, to books like "Hidden Valley Road," the story of the Galvin family and their six children diagnosed with Schizophrenia.

The resulting list is sure to have something for just about every type of reader, whether you're a historical non-fiction lover or looking for a lighter summer novel.

Captions have been provided by Sarah Gelman, Editorial Director of Books at Amazon.com.