What are the top selling literary fiction books in recent years?

One of the fastest selling fiction books is 'Fifty Shades of Grey'. It had a huge impact on the market with its unique storyline that combined elements of romance and a bit of BDSM themes, which attracted a large number of readers. Another could be 'The Da Vinci Code'. Its mystery - filled plot about secret societies and religious conspiracies had people all over the world eager to read it. Also, 'Harry Potter' series was extremely fast - selling. The magical world created by J.K. Rowling, with its detailed characters, Hogwarts School, and various magical creatures, captured the hearts of millions, both young and old.

Well, many recent best - selling fiction books often have relatable characters. For example, in 'Where the Crawdads Sing', Kya is a character that readers can empathize with. They also tend to have engaging plots. In 'The Midnight Library', the concept of exploring different lives through the library is really captivating. Another characteristic is that they might touch on current social issues. Like 'The Vanishing Half' which deals with race and identity.

J.K. Rowling's 'Harry Potter' series is, without a doubt, among the top selling novels ever. The magical world she created, with its detailed characters like Harry, Hermione, and Ron, and the complex wizarding society, has enchanted generations of readers. The themes of friendship, courage, and the battle between good and evil are universal and have contributed to its huge success.

One recent best - selling historical fiction is 'The Nightingale' by Kristin Hannah. It tells a powerful story about two sisters in France during World War II.

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.

Some of the top selling 2017 fiction books were 'La Belle Sauvage' by Philip Pullman. It was a much - anticipated new work from Pullman. 'Turtles All the Way Down' by John Green was also on the list. Green has a large following, and this book with its exploration of mental health and teenage experiences was well - received. And 'Norwegian Wood' by Haruki Murakami continued to sell well as his works are always in demand for their unique storytelling and exploration of human nature.

One of the 2017 top selling fiction books was 'It' by Stephen King. It's a horror novel that managed to terrify readers with its creepy clown, Pennywise. The story, set in a small town, has a great deal of depth and character development. King is known for his ability to create vivid and terrifying worlds, and 'It' is no exception. It was very popular, both among his long - time fans and new readers.

One of the top 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 lot of attention from readers old and new.