The 10 must-read books of March, according to Amazon's editors

Buy it here >> "An American Summer" briskly details the slaughter and pain that has plagued Chicago over the past twenty years. Kotlowitz delves deep into a summer in the city, writing about the violence, pain, and thrill surrounding gun violence in America.

Buy it here >> Author, Mark Synnott, adds his own perspective on the culture and ethos of climbing in his novel, "The Impossible Climb." The story is described as an emotional drama driven by people exploring the limits of human potential and seeking a relationship with nature.

Buy it here >> This 1972 account of a mother of ten is tragic, gripping, and wonderfully written. The story tells of the conflict in Northern Ireland and how one family navigates post-war society filled with violent guerrilla warfare.

Buy it here >> Heller’s novel, "The River," tells the tale of two college students on an adventure that took a dangerous turn. Readers say that the book was suspenseful while capturing the evocative descriptions of nature’s splendor and brutality.

Buy it here >> Samantha Shannon is an international best selling author and continues to receive great reviews on her new book, "The Priory of the Orange Tree." The story is a saga of heroism, romance, friendship, and excitement.

Buy it here >> A story about the quick rise of Daisy Jones, a young L.A. girl who had a dream of singing rock n’ roll. Reese Witherspoon raved about the novel and said that the storyline of the now famous star captured her heart.

Buy it here >> Serpell’s novel, "The Old Drift," tells the story of a small African nation and the heartbreak, troubles, and triumphs that come with living among other families in the area. The plot details our yearning to create and cross borders and the symphony about what it means to be human.

Buy it here >> This fast-paced novel details the excitement, tragedy, and mystery leading to a young girl’s death — along with the consequences and lessons that followed. Lindsay, a friend of the victim, eventually uncovers details that cause her to confront demons of her own violent history to bring the truth to the surface.

Buy it here >> This Brooklyn-based novel tells the story of a 17-year-old girl who finds herself in the unforgiving grasp of an arranged marriage. While slowly discovering her past and the history of her family, she struggles to do what is best for those she loves.

Buy it here >> This is a story about finding friendship and family where you least expect it, while dealing with the discomfort and fear that comes with creating connection. Boyle’s novel tells about a mob widow named Rena Ruggiero, who runs away with her mother realizing its her only way out of the life she hates.