Best Seller Book List Historical Fiction: What are some of the top books in this genre?

Some of the well - known best - sellers in 2013 fiction could be 'The Goldfinch' by Donna Tartt. It was a very popular book that year, with a complex story about a young boy's life after a tragic event at a museum. The characters were vividly drawn and the plot was engaging.

Some of the best sellers in 2017 fiction might include 'The Handmaid's Tale' by Margaret Atwood. It's a very popular and thought - provoking book that delves into themes of a dystopian society where women's rights are severely restricted. Another could be 'Big Little Lies' by Liane Moriarty which has complex characters and a gripping plot full of secrets and lies in a suburban setting.

Some of the popular ones might include 'Go Set a Watchman' by Harper Lee. It was highly anticipated as a follow - up to 'To Kill a Mockingbird' and generated a lot of buzz in 2015.

One of the popular books on the historical fiction best seller list is 'The Pillars of the Earth' by Ken Follett. It vividly depicts the building of a cathedral in 12th - century England, with complex characters and a detailed look at the society of that time.

Definitely 'I, Claudius'. It gives a unique perspective on the Roman Empire from the point of view of Claudius. It has influenced many subsequent historical fiction works about ancient Rome. Another is 'The Good Earth' which introduced Western readers to Chinese rural life in a bygone era. It has been a benchmark for historical fiction set in Asia.

One such book could be 'All the Light We Cannot See' by Anthony Doerr. It's a beautifully written story set during World War II, exploring the lives of a blind French girl and a German boy. Another is 'The Nightingale' by Kristin Hannah, which also takes place during the war and tells the story of two sisters in France. 'The Underground Railroad' by Colson Whitehead is a powerful take on the Underground Railroad as an actual railroad in a fictionalized version of history.

There were also books like 'The Testaments' by Margaret Atwood. It's a sequel to 'The Handmaid's Tale' and continues to explore the dystopian world she created, with complex characters and a thought - provoking plot that delved deeper into the society's structure and the fight for change.

One of the books that might be on the list is '1984' by George Orwell. It presents a dystopian future where the government has total control over people's lives. There's also 'The Lord of the Rings' by J.R.R. Tolkien. This epic fantasy series is full of adventure, heroism, and complex characters. It has been a favorite among readers for decades.

Another notable book from the 2019 fiction best seller list is 'The Testaments' which is a sequel to 'The Handmaid's Tale'. It further explores the dystopian world created in the first book, delving deeper into the lives of the characters and the oppressive society they live in. It's a thought - provoking read that sparked a lot of discussions about women's rights and totalitarian regimes.

Some of the popular ones could be 'The Midnight Library' by Matt Haig. It's a thought - provoking novel that takes readers on a journey through different lives. Another might be 'Where the Crawdads Sing' by Delia Owens, which combines mystery and nature themes beautifully.