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Last updated: February 28, 2021 by Emma Robinson

Best new books of 2020

Because of the 2020 lockdown and quarantine time, people had an extended vacation period and a chance to turn to reading books. This is true. According to American national surveys, regular readers have doubled the amount of time they typically devote to reading.

If you are curious about which books were popular last year, find a list of the best books of 2020 so far. The selection includes must-read bestsellers that span various genres and will be interesting for men, women, teenagers, and young readers.

Every year, readers’ interests, as well as a selection of the top picks of the year, vary. This list of the best books in 2019 reflects last year’s choices of book lovers, which have got multiple positive testimonials.

List of Top Books to Read in 2020

ReviewNameAuthorGenreCountry
The Vanishing HalfThe Vanishing Half

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Brit BennettHistorical fiction/Family sagaUSA
The Midnight LibraryThe Midnight Library

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Matt HaigScience fiction/Time travelUnited Kingdom
American DirtAmerican Dirt

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Jeanine CumminsLiterary fiction/Psychological thrillerUSA
The Guest ListThe Guest List

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Lucy FoleyPsychological thriller/Murder mysteryUnited Kingdom
Deacon King KongDeacon King Kong

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James McBrideHistorical fictionUSA
HamnetHamnet

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Maggie O’FarrellBiographical historical fictionUnited Kingdom
The Girl with the Louding VoiceThe Girl with the Louding Voice

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Abi DaréCultural heritage fictionNigeria/United Kingdom
Clap When You LandClap When You Land

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Elizabeth AcevedoTeen & young adult fictionUSA
Midnight SunMidnight Sun

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Stephenie MeyerTeen & young adult vampire fictionUSA
The Ballad of Songbirds and SnakesThe Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

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Suzanne CollinsTeen & young adult fiction/AdventureUSA
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRueThe Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

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V. E. SchwabHistorical fantasy/AdventureUSA
House of Earth and BloodHouse of Earth and Blood

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Sarah J. MaasPost-apocalyptic science fiction/AdventureUSA
To Sleep in a Sea of StarsTo Sleep in a Sea of Stars

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Christopher PaoliniColonization science fiction/FantasyUSA
Ready Player TwoReady Player Two

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Ernest ClineDystopian fiction/Sci-fi adventureUSA
A Promised LandA Promised Land

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Barack ObamaMemoir/U.S. state & local historyUSA
GreenlightsGreenlights

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Matthew McConaugheyMemoir/Success self-helpUSA
UntamedUntamed

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Glennon DoyleMemoir/Happiness self-helpUSA
Hidden Valley Road: Inside the Mind of an American FamilyHidden Valley Road: Inside the Mind of an American Family

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Robert KolkerMedical professional biography/BiologyUSA
Caste: The Origins of Our DiscontentsCaste: The Origins of Our Discontents

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Isabel WilkersonNon-fiction/Slavery & emancipation historyUSA
His Truth Is Marching On: John Lewis and the Power of HopeHis Truth Is Marching On: John Lewis and the Power of Hope

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Jon MeachamBiography/Black & African American historyUSA
The Room Where It Happened: A White House MemoirThe Room Where It Happened: A White House Memoir

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John BoltonMemoir/U.S. state & local historyUSA
The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the BlitzThe Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz

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Erik LarsonNon-fiction/Historical biographyUSA
If Then: How the Simulmatics Corporation Invented the FutureIf Then: How the Simulmatics Corporation Invented the Future

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Jill LeporeNon-fiction/Computer & technology biography/Computer simulationUSA
No Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of ReinventionNo Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention

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Reed Hastings, Erin MeyerNon-fiction/Business literature/Entertainment industryUSA
Leadership Strategy and TacticsLeadership Strategy and Tactics

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Jocko WillinkNon-fiction/Motivational self-helpUSA
Think Like a Monk: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every DayThink Like a Monk: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every Day

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Jay ShettyNon-fiction/Self-helpUnited Kingdom
Breath: The New Science of a Lost ArtBreath: The New Science of a Lost Art

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James NestorNon-fiction/Self-developmentUSA
Get Out of Your Head: Stopping the Spiral of Toxic ThoughtsGet Out of Your Head: Stopping the Spiral of Toxic Thoughts

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Jennie AllenNon-fiction/Self-development/Christian self-helpUSA
Forgiving What You Can't ForgetForgiving What You Can't Forget

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Lysa TerKeurstNon-fiction/Self-development/Christian self-helpUSA
The IckabogThe Ickabog

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J. K. RowlingChildren’s fantasy/Fairy taleUnited Kingdom
The One and Only BobThe One and Only Bob

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Katherine ApplegateFiction/Children’s zoo bookUSA
The Deep End (Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book 15)The Deep End (Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book 15)

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Jeff KinneyHistorical fiction/Children’s travel book/Graphic novelUSA
Dog Man: Grime and PunishmentDog Man: Grime and Punishment

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Dav PilkeyChildren’s adventure comics/Graphic novelUSA
Modern Comfort Food: A Barefoot Contessa CookbookModern Comfort Food: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook

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Ina GartenCookbookUSA
The Happy in a Hurry Cookbook: 100-Plus Fast and Easy New Recipes That Taste Like HomeThe Happy in a Hurry Cookbook: 100-Plus Fast and Easy New Recipes That Taste Like Home

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Steve Doocy, Kathy DoocyCookbookUSA
Do you remember readers’ choices in 2018? The collection of the best books in 2018 will remind you about popular authors and widely discussed topics that year.

Interesting Facts

Interesting facts about books

Behind each great book, there is some inspirational story or a biography fact. Discover some interesting facts, which motivated the authors to put the above-mentioned stories to words.

  • Hidden Valley Road: Inside the Mind of an American by Robert Kolker is a true story about the Galvin family from Colorado. That mid-century American family with 12 kids became the subject of multiple medical researchers. Six children from the family were diagnosed with schizophrenia. The author interviewed some of the family members to understand the genetic origin of the disorder.
  • The Think Like a Monk book is based on Jay Shetty’s own experience of living as a Vedic monk in India for 3 years and training with the International Society for Krishna Consciousness.
  • Jocko Willink, the author of Leadership Strategy and Tactics, has 20 years of service in the Navy SEALs. He achieved the rank of lieutenant commander and was honored for combat actions in the Iraq War. Now, he works as a jiu-jitsu instructor and is a co-founder of a management consulting firm. Impressive post-Navy career, isn’t it? In addition, this strong man is an author of some children’s books!
  • The Ickabog by J. K. Rowling is her first children’s book since the last Harry Potter book was published. The plot is not set in the Harry Potter universe. It was written as a gift for her children and underwent minor changes after feedback from her kids. During the 2020 lockdown, the author released the book online for free. The version had over 5 million views! Rowling donated her royalties from the book to charity.
  • Dav Pilkey, the author and illustrator of Dog Man: Grime and Punishment, was diagnosed with dyslexia and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as a kid. As he was disruptive in class, his teachers made him sit at the desk in the hallway. At that desk, he created and drew characters for his future books. So, his stories are semi-autobiographical.
  • The One and Only Bob (another name The One and Only Ivan) written by Katherine Applegate was inspired by a true story of a gorilla (1962-2012) who was captured from the wild as a baby, lived in captivity, and was displayed to the public at the shopping center for 27 years. Thanks to local animal welfare organizations, he was released and adopted by Zoo Atlanta. The book was adapted into a 2020 film.
Those readers who have no time for traveling are welcome to pay attention to this list of cool adventure books. Fascinating stories told in over 100 presented picks range from time travel to wild jungles and sea voyages.

Conclusion

These new 2020 books have got multiple positive reviews from literary critics and Amazon readers. The recommended picks will capture your attention and leave no one indifferent. The choice is overwhelming – from marketing and leadership to true crime and race. Hurry up to swallow and digest masterpieces from this top collection before a new 2021 list is coming out. With BooKKooks, you’ll always find a good and heart-touching book to read.

This selection of the top baby books has been approved by caring parents and caught the fancy of young readers. Your toddlers will surely enjoy captivating stories and colorful illustrations that will help them understand a big surrounding world.

References

  • What Books Are on Your “to Read” List for 2020? – https://www.quora.com/
  • Hidden Valley Road – https://en.wikipedia.org/
  • Jay Shetty – https://en.wikipedia.org/
  • Jocko Willink – https://en.wikipedia.org/
  • The Ickabog – https://en.wikipedia.org/
  • Dav Pilkey – https://en.wikipedia.org/
  • The One and Only Ivan – https://en.wikipedia.org/
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Emma Robinson

About Emma Robinson

Hi there, my name’s Emma - I’m a professional journalist and I adore reading books. Actually, they are my source of appeasement and daily energy. My personal achievement is my contribution to my friends’ willingness to develop through books. Thus, I have a huge list of the best books to be read and reviewed. Stay up-to-date with me and BooKKooks! You may also want to visit my page on Facebook - I would be glad to see new followers there, so I can share my recent reviews.

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  • List of Top Books to Read in 2020
  • Interesting Facts
  • Conclusion

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