They also often had strong character development. In 'Go Set a Watchman', the main character Scout was further explored from her childhood in 'To Kill a Mockingbird'. This continuation of a well - known character attracted fans of the original work and also new readers who were interested in seeing the character's growth and evolution.
One of the international best sellers in 2015 fiction was 'Go Set a Watchman' by Harper Lee. It was highly anticipated as a follow - up to 'To Kill a Mockingbird'.
Some of the best - selling fictions in 2018 included 'Educated' by Tara Westover. It's a memoir - like novel that tells the story of her journey from a survivalist family in Idaho to getting an education at Cambridge. Another was 'Where the Crawdads Sing' by Delia Owens. It combines mystery and nature writing as it follows the story of a girl growing up alone in the marshes of North Carolina.
Some of the 2015 best sellers in fiction included 'Go Set a Watchman' by Harper Lee. It was highly anticipated as a follow - up of sorts to 'To Kill a Mockingbird'.
Another popular 2018 fiction best - seller was 'The Woman in the Window' by A.J. Finn. It's a psychological thriller. The story is about an agoraphobic woman who believes she witnessed a crime in a neighboring house. It has lots of twists and turns that keep readers on the edge of their seats.
Another notable best - seller in 2016 fiction was 'When Breath Becomes Air' by Paul Kalanithi. This memoir, which was also part - fiction in the sense of how he imagined his future, was deeply moving as it explored life, death, and what it means to be alive in the face of terminal illness.
Well, 'The Four Winds' by Kristin Hannah is also among the current best sellers in fiction. It's a historical novel that vividly portrays the struggles during the Great Depression. The story is very moving and the characters are well - developed. And then there's 'Normal People' by Sally Rooney. It's a modern love story that has captured the hearts of many readers with its honest and relatable portrayal of relationships.
One of the best - selling 2020 historical fictions is 'The Vanishing Half' by Brit Bennett. It tells the story of twin sisters who grow up in a small, southern black community and then take very different paths in life, exploring themes of race, identity, and family against the backdrop of historical America.
Ruskin Bond is a beloved Indian author. His simple yet profound fictional works, often set in the hills of India, have a wide readership. Books like 'The Blue Umbrella' are popular for their charming stories that capture the essence of rural India and the innocence of childhood.
Some of the top best sellers in 2017 fiction were 'The Handmaid's Tale' by Margaret Atwood. It's a dystopian novel that explores themes of female oppression in a totalitarian society. Its popularity was boosted by the TV adaptation which brought the story to a wider audience.