One of the top selling fiction books in 2013 was 'The Goldfinch' by Donna Tartt. It had a captivating story that followed a young man's journey through life after a tragic event, with themes of art, loss, and redemption that really resonated with readers.
Definitely, 'The Hunger Games' trilogy by Suzanne Collins is among the top - selling fiction works. It's set in a post - apocalyptic world and has a strong - willed female protagonist. 'The Chronicles of Narnia' by C.S. Lewis is a beloved series that takes readers into a magical world of talking animals and epic battles. 'Twilight' by Stephenie Meyer also sold a great number of copies, especially among young readers interested in the vampire - human love story.
I know that 'The Kite Runner' was quite popular in 2004. Its heart - wrenching story about Amir and Hassan in Afghanistan really captured the readers' hearts. It was widely read and sold many copies.
In 2010, among the top selling fiction books was 'The Lost Symbol' by Dan Brown. Fans of his previous works like 'The Da Vinci Code' flocked to this one for its mix of mystery and historical elements. Also, 'Cutting for Stone' by Abraham Verghese was popular. It was a story about family, medicine, and love that spanned different continents and generations.
In 2012, 'The Hunger Games' was a top seller. It was set in a post - apocalyptic world where children are forced to fight to the death in an arena. It appealed to a wide range of readers. 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn was also among the top. It had a complex and twisty plot that kept readers on the edge of their seats. And 'The Casual Vacancy' by J.K. Rowling was a well - received fiction book that year.
Another popular fiction book in 2014 was 'All the Light We Cannot See' by Anthony Doerr. It told a beautiful and poignant story set during World War II. The unique perspectives of the two main characters, a blind French girl and a German boy, and the vivid descriptions of the war - torn landscapes made it a remarkable read.
Well, I'm not entirely sure of all of them, but 'Twilight' by Stephenie Meyer started to gain popularity around that time, although it might not have been as big a seller in 2005 as it later became. And books by authors like John Grisham were also likely to be among the best - selling fiction. His legal thrillers always have a large audience.
The top fiction books in 2017 included 'The Power' by Naomi Alderman. It had an interesting concept of women developing a physical power that changed the power dynamics in society. One more was 'Manhattan Beach' by Jennifer Egan. It was set in New York and had a great story with complex characters.
Well, 'Becoming' by Michelle Obama, though it's a memoir, had elements that were very fictional - like the way she told stories about her life. It was a best - seller in 2019. In the realm of pure fiction, 'The Institute' by Stephen King was also among the top selling. It had King's signature horror and mystery elements, and the story about a secret institute and the children there was really engaging.
Another popular 2023 fiction book is 'Happy Place' by Emily Henry. It combines elements of romance and self - discovery. The characters are well - developed, and the story takes readers on an emotional journey, which is a big reason for its high sales. Henry has a knack for creating relatable and lovable characters that draw readers in.
One of the top selling fiction books in 2016 was 'The Girl on the Train' by Paula Hawkins. It was a psychological thriller that had a gripping plot and complex characters which attracted a wide readership.