Another could be 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee. This novel deals with racial injustice in the American South, seen through the eyes of a young girl, Scout Finch, and her father, a lawyer who defends a black man wrongly accused of a crime.
Well, 'Love Story' was extremely popular. Its simple love story struck a chord with many readers around the world. It was on best - seller lists for a long time.
Some of the books in this list may have strong character development. In a romance novel, the characters need to be relatable and their growth throughout the story, especially in relation to their love interests, is important. For instance, a character might start off as shy and reserved in love but grow to be more confident and assertive.
I think 'The Lord of the Rings' is also very popular. It creates a vast and detailed Middle - earth, with an epic battle between good and evil. The characters like Frodo, Gandalf, and Aragorn are well - loved.
I think 'Sing, Unburied, Sing' by Jesmyn Ward was also quite popular. It's a story about a family in Mississippi and the ghosts that haunt them, both literally and figuratively. It's a powerful exploration of race, family, and the South's history.
I think 'The Goldfinch' was quite popular. It won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2014. Its complex characters and engaging plot made it a favorite among many readers.
The 'The Girl on the Train' was extremely popular in 2015. It had a gripping plot that attracted a wide audience, especially those who love mystery and suspense.
Among the popular ones was also 'The Tiger's Wife' by Téa Obreht. It combines elements of magical realism with a coming - of - age story. The story, set in a war - torn Balkan country, has a unique charm that appealed to many readers with its exploration of family, history, and superstition.
I think 'All the Light We Cannot See' was also highly popular. It not only had a great story but also told it from unique perspectives - that of a blind girl and a German boy during the war. The way it wove together their stories and the historical backdrop made it a favorite among many. The author's detailed descriptions of the settings, like the occupied French town and the German military operations, added to its allure.
I think 'The Immortalists' by Chloe Benjamin was also quite popular. It's about four siblings who visit a fortune - teller as children and learn the dates of their deaths. It's a thought - provoking exploration of fate and free will.