What were the popular fiction books in 2016?

One of the popular fiction books in 2018 was 'Circe' by Madeline Miller. It's a retelling of the story of the sorceress Circe from Greek mythology. The book was loved for its vivid descriptions and strong female lead.

The book 'Matrix' by Lauren Groff was popular in 2021. It's a reimagining of the life of a 12th - century nun. It has rich descriptions of the historical setting and complex characters.

The book 'The Girls' by Emma Cline was also very popular in 2016. It was based on the Manson Family murders and told from the perspective of a young girl who gets involved with a cult - like group. It was a fascinating look at the allure of such groups and the naivete of youth.

The novel 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' was also quite popular in 2009. It was a dark and gritty mystery that introduced the world to the complex characters of Lisbeth Salander and Mikael Blomkvist. It had a really engaging plot that kept readers hooked.

A popular 2013 fiction book was 'The Interestings' by Meg Wolitzer. It's about a group of friends who meet at a summer camp and then follows their lives over the years. It shows how their relationships change, and the different directions their lives head in, which is quite relatable for many readers.

One of the popular fiction books in 2016 was 'The Girl on the Train' by Paula Hawkins. It was a gripping psychological thriller that had readers hooked with its unreliable narrator and mysterious plot twists.

One of the popular fiction books in 2015 was 'Go Set a Watchman' by Harper Lee. It was highly anticipated as it was a sequel of sorts to 'To Kill a Mockingbird'.

Well, 'The Mirror & the Light' by Hilary Mantel was quite popular in 2020. It's the final part of her Cromwell trilogy, and it offers a detailed look at the last days of Thomas Cromwell. Mantel's writing is so vivid that you feel like you're right there in Tudor England.

Another popular 2017 fiction book was 'Lincoln in the Bardo' by George Saunders. It's a very unique book that combines historical elements with a rather experimental narrative structure. The story's setting in the afterlife and its exploration of the characters' states of being made it stand out and attracted a lot of readers.

One of the popular fiction books in 2014 was 'The Goldfinch' by Donna Tartt. It had a captivating story that followed a young boy's journey through life after a tragic event. Another popular one was 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn. It was a psychological thriller that had readers on the edge of their seats with its complex characters and unexpected plot twists.