What kind of books were the best-selling books this year and last year?

The best-selling books on marketing in the past year were: Brand Revolution ( ·Brin): This book presents a strategy called "Brand Revolution" aimed at increasing sales and profits by building brand awareness and loyalty. Superbrands (Morris): This book discussed all aspects of brand establishment and management, including brand positioning, brand image, brand extension and brand management. 3 A Strange Life (Bezos): This book tells the story of how Amazon's founder, Bezos, created an online retail giant from scratch. The book also included discussions on e-commerce and cloud computing. Proficient in Advertising (Ogilvy): This book discussed advertising theory and practice, including advertising positioning, advertising strategy, advertising creativity, and advertising management. <strong></strong><strong></strong></strong><strong></strong> These books covered all kinds of theories and practices related to marketing. They were very useful reference books for those who wanted to study marketing in depth.

The Fault in Our Stars also sold really well. It had a huge following among young adults and also appealed to a broader audience. Its emotional story and relatable characters made it a must - read for many, and this led to great sales figures.

One of the best - selling fiction books in 2007 was 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows' by J.K. Rowling. It had a huge following and was highly anticipated. The final installment in the series brought closure to many fans.

One of the best - selling fiction books in 2009 was 'The Lost Symbol' by Dan Brown. It was highly popular due to Brown's signature style of mixing mystery, history, and conspiracy theories. Another was 'Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn' by Stephenie Meyer which had a huge fan base among young adults, especially those who were into the vampire - human love story concept. Also, 'The Help' by Kathryn Stockett was a big hit. It told a powerful story about race relations in the American South, which resonated with a wide range of readers.

Some of the best - selling fiction books in 2006 included 'The Da Vinci Code' by Dan Brown. It was extremely popular worldwide, with its thrilling mystery and controversial themes that attracted a large audience.

'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' was also a best - seller in 2011 fiction. This book had a unique and complex mystery plot. The character of Lisbeth Salander was especially interesting, with her edgy and independent personality. It had a global appeal due to its dark and thrilling nature.

'A Dance with Dragons' by George R.R. Martin was also a bestseller in 2011. It's part of the 'A Song of Ice and Fire' series. Fans were eager to get their hands on this new installment as Martin's complex world - building, political intrigue, and large cast of characters had already drawn a huge following.

One of the best - selling fiction books in 2015 was 'Go Set a Watchman' by Harper Lee. It was highly anticipated as it was a follow - up of sorts to 'To Kill a Mockingbird' and attracted a great deal of attention from both old fans of the classic and new readers.

One of the best - selling fiction books in 2012 was 'Fifty Shades of Grey' by E. L. James. It was extremely popular due to its steamy and controversial storyline that attracted a wide range of readers. Another popular one was 'The Hunger Games' by Suzanne Collins. The post - apocalyptic world she created, along with the strong - willed protagonist Katniss Everdeen, really appealed to both young and adult readers. And 'The Fault in Our Stars' by John Green also sold well. It told a heart - wrenching love story of two teenagers with cancer, which was very moving and relatable.

Some of the best - selling fiction books in 2016 included 'The Girl on the Train' by Paula Hawkins. It was a psychological thriller that had a huge following. Another popular one was 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' which brought back the beloved wizarding world to fans all over the world.