11 best books of December, according to Amazon's editors

Looking for a holiday read for yourself or a gift for a voracious reader? These are the best new titles this month, hand-picked by Amazon's editors. Amazon’s editorial director of books and Kindle Sara Nelson tells us why they were chosen.

8. 'Too Bright to Hear Too Loud to See,' by Juliann Garey

In Garey’s debut novel, successful Hollywood studio exec Greyson Todd leaves his wife and family to travel the world for a decade. As he explores the wonders of Rome, Thailand, and Uganda, he is forced to delve into his own bipolar disorder, kept hidden until now, and the unraveling of his own father. Nelson calls it a brilliant, fresh look at mental illness. “In terms of really getting inside the head of someone having a breakdown, this really is very strong.”

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