Another great one was 'The Dutch House' by Ann Patchett. It tells the story of a brother and sister and their relationship with a grand house that has a big impact on their lives. The characters are well - developed, and the story is both heartwarming and sad at times.
One of the best - selling 2018 fiction books was 'Educated' by Tara Westover. It's a memoir that reads like a novel, telling the story of her journey from a strict and isolated upbringing in rural Idaho to getting an education at Cambridge. Another was 'Where the Crawdads Sing' by Delia Owens. It combines a mystery set in the marshes of North Carolina with a coming - of - age story of a young girl named Kya.
Definitely. 'The Water Dancer' by Ta - Nehisi Coates. It's a story that combines history, magic, and the fight against slavery. The main character has a special power related to water, and the story unfolds as he uses this power within the context of the antebellum South and the Underground Railroad.
The Hunger Games series was also extremely popular in 2012. Suzanne Collins created a dystopian world where a young girl, Katniss Everdeen, has to fight for her life in a televised battle. The books are full of action, adventure, and themes of survival and sacrifice. The story is so engaging that it has also been made into successful movies.
Sure. 'The Goldfinch' by Donna Tartt was a best - seller. It's a long and immersive novel that follows the life of a young boy who survives a terrorist attack at an art museum and becomes involved with a small Dutch painting called 'The Goldfinch'.
Sure. 'Lessons in Chemistry' was a best - seller. It's about a female chemist in the 1960s facing gender discrimination in a male - dominated field and her journey to break barriers.
Yes, 'The Midnight Library' by Matt Haig. It's about a woman named Nora who finds herself in a library between life and death. Each book in the library represents a different life she could have had. It's a thought - provoking book that makes you think about the choices we make and how they shape our lives.
Yes, 'Where the Crawdads Sing' by Delia Owens was also a best seller in 2020. This book combines mystery and nature beautifully. It tells the story of a girl growing up alone in the marshes, and there's a murder mystery that unfolds as well. The vivid descriptions of the natural setting make it a very engaging read.
Yes, 'The Testaments' by Margaret Atwood was also among the 2019 fiction best sellers. It's a follow - up to 'The Handmaid's Tale'. This book further explores the dystopian world that Atwood created, delving deeper into the lives of the characters and the complex power structures in that society.
Well, 'Project Hail Mary' by Andy Weir was also among them. It's a science - fiction thriller. The story is about an astronaut who wakes up on a spaceship with no memory and has to figure out how to save the Earth. It has an engaging plot full of unexpected twists and turns. The scientific concepts are explained in an easy - to - understand way, which makes it appealing to both science - fiction fans and those who are new to the genre.
Well, 'The Book of Longings' by Sue Monk Kidd is also a great choice. It imagines the life of a woman named Ana, who is married to Jesus. It's set in the first century AD and is full of historical details about the region, the culture, and the religious beliefs of the time.