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.
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.
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.
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.
Some of the 2018 top selling fiction books include 'The President Is Missing' by Bill Clinton and James Patterson. It was a high - profile thriller that attracted a lot of readers due to the combined star power of the authors. Another popular one was 'Educated' by Tara Westover. Although it's a memoir which some might consider a bit different from traditional fiction, it has fictional - like elements in its storytelling and was widely read in 2018.