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19 of the Best Books of 2021
A bookworm is happiest when they’re surrounded by books — both old and new. Undoubtedly, 2021 was a great year for both fiction and nonfiction, with bestsellers like Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters and Second Place by Rachel Cusk. Whether you read memoirs or young-adult (YA) novels, 2021 was a fantastic year for book lovers. While we can’t squeeze in all of our favorites from 2021, we’ve rounded up a stellar sampling of must-reads. Here’s some of the year’s best books.
“Crying in H Mart: A Memoir” by Michelle Zauner
In her profound memoir Crying in H Mart , Michelle Zauner shares an unflinching view of growing up as a Korean American person — all while reflecting on losing her mother to terminal cancer. Author Dani Shapiro notes that the Japanese Breakfast musician “has created a gripping, sensuous portrait of an indelible mother-daughter bond that hits all the notes: love, friction, loyalty, grief.”
“The Prophets” by Robert Jones, Jr.
In Robert Jones, Jr.’s lyrical debut novel, The Prophets , Isaiah and Samuel are two enslaved young men who find refuge in each other — and their love becomes both sustaining and heroic in the face of a vicious world. Entertainment Weekly writes that “While The Prophets’ dreamy realism recalls the work of Toni Morrison… Its penetrating focus on social dynamics stands out more singularly.” Now that’s a compliment.
“The Hill We Climb” by Amanda Gorman
At President Joe Biden’s inauguration, Amanda Gorman read her electrifying poem, “ The Hill We Climb .” Since then, it has been praised for its call for unity and healing. Vogue captures the feeling of reading the poem well, calling it “deeply rousing and uplifting.”
“Beautiful World, Where Are You” by Sally Rooney
New York Times bestselling author Sally Rooney has returned with a sharp, romantic drama, Beautiful World, Where Are You . Two separate relationships are in chaos, threatening to ruin friendships. Vogue declares that the author has “invented a sensibility entirely of her own: Sunny and sharp.”
“Somebody’s Daughter: A Memoir” by Ashley C. Ford
Ashley C. Ford’s coming-of-age memoir, Somebody’s Daughter , centers on her childhood. Ford, a Black girl who grew up poor in Indiana, recounts how her family was fragmented by her father’s incarceration. With rich, unflinching writing, Ford has penned a debut for the ages. The memoir’s publisher perhaps puts the core of the book best, noting that Ford “embarks on a powerful journey to find the threads between who she is and what she was born into, and the complicated familial love that often binds them.”
“Last Night at the Telegraph Club” by Malinda Lo
Everyone remembers their first all-consuming love — and for Lily Hu, the teenage protagonist of Malinda Lo’s queer YA novel, that love is Kathleen Miller. Set in the 1950s in San Francisco, Last Night at the Telegraph Club is not just one of the year’s best, but one of Lo’s best. O: The Oprah Magazine notes that the novel is “proof of Lo’s skill at creating darkly romantic tales of love in the face of danger.”
“¡Hola Papi!” by John Paul Brammer
In his memoir, ¡H ola Papi!: How to Come Out in a Walmart Parking Lot and Other Life Lessons , advice columnist John Paul Brammer delves into his experiences growing up as a queer, biracial person. The Los Angeles Times writes that “Brammer’s writing is incredibly funny, kind, and gracious to his readers, and deeply vulnerable in a way that makes it feel as if he’s talking to only you” — and we couldn’t agree more.
“Honey Girl” by Morgan Rogers
In Morgan Rogers’ novel Honey Girl , Grace Porter is an overachiever — and certainly not the type of person to marry a stranger in Las Vegas. Or, at least, she didn’t think she was that type of person. As Grace navigates the messiness of adulthood, Rogers takes us on a journey that’s both heartfelt and unflinching, illustrating that love is all about risks — even when it comes to loving ourselves.
“Aftershocks: A Memoir” by Nadia Owusu
Nadia Owusu’s memoir, Aftershocks , reflects on her experience of being abandoned by her parents at a young age. Entertainment Weekly notes that “Owusu dispatches all of this heartache with blistering honesty but does so with prose light enough that it never feels too much to bear.”
“Klara and the Sun” by Kazuo Ishiguro
What if an artificial intelligence (AI) assistant had feelings? In Kazuo Ishiguro’s latest novel, Klara and the Sun , Klara is an Artificial Friend who wonders if friendship is possible. The Financial Times called the Never Let Me Go author’s latest “a deft dystopian fable about the innocence of a robot that asks big questions about existence.”
“100 Boyfriends” by Brontez Purnell
Brontez Purnell’s romantic, intoxicating book, 100 Boyfriends , is a look at the romantic lives of queer men who are striving to find out not just where they belong, but where they can shine. Author Bryan Washington praised the collection, writing that “Each story in 100 Boyfriends is a minor eclipse: stunning in scope, technically blinding, and entirely miraculous.”
“One Last Stop” by Casey McQuiston
In Casey McQuiston’s big-hearted romance novel, One Last Stop , August meets Jane on a New York City subway — but she doesn’t realize just how fateful their chance encounter is at first. New York Magazine called the novel “an earnest reminder that home — whether that means a time, a place, or a person — is worth fighting for,” and we wouldn’t expect anything less from the Red, White & Royal Blue author.
“Afterparties: Stories” by Anthony Veasna So
In Afterparties , Anthony Veasna So weaves together tenderhearted stories about the lives of several Cambodian American characters. Although the stories vary quite a bit in terms of content, author George Saunders writes that they are all “powered by So’s skill with the telling detail,” and are much like “…beams of wry, affectionate light, falling from different directions on a complicated, struggling, beloved American community.”
“Malibu Rising” by Taylor Jenkins Reid
In Taylor Jenkins Reid’s novel Malibu Rising , readers meet four famous siblings as they throw their annual end-of-summer party in Malibu. However, over the course of 24 hours, family drama ensues. The Washington Post calls this read “a fast-paced, engaging novel that smoothly transports readers.”
“Let Me Tell You What I Mean” by Joan Didion
Between 1968 and 2000, award-winning journalist and essayist Joan Didion wrote 12 pieces about a variety of well-known figures, ranging from Ernest Hemingway and Nancy Reagan to Martha Stewart. Now, these works have been gathered in the essay collection Let Me Tell You What I Mean . Bret Easton Ellis writes that Didion’s “prose remains peerless,” so, if you’re a fan of the iconic writer, this is a must-read.
“Intimacies” by Katie Kitamura
Intimacies is Katie Kitamura’s fourth novel, following 2017’s critically acclaimed A Separation . In it, an interpreter for the International Court at the Hague gets drawn into a political scandal after agreeing to translate for a former world leader and potential criminal. The novel is a fascinating investigation into the instability of language and how it influences identity. Dana Spiotta describes Intimacies as “a haunting, precise, and morally astute novel that reads like a psychological thriller.”
“Detransition, Baby” by Torrey Peters
In Detransition, Baby , Torrey Peters tells a witty and nuanced story about partnership, parenthood and identity. About the novel, Ginny Hogan from the New York Times states “[Detransition, Baby upends] our traditional, gendered notions of what parenthood can look like.”
“Second Place” by Rachel Cusk
In Rachel Cusk’s novel Second Place , a follow up to her brilliant Outline trilogy, a woman invites an artist she admires to live in her remote guesthouse for the summer. As the stay unfolds, a series of unexpected events spurs revelations about womanhood, marriage and security. About Second Place , Jenny Singer from Glamour writes “there is mayhem; surprising sweetness and brilliant observations tumble from every page.”
“Sellout: The Major-Label Feeding Frenzy That Swept Punk, Emo, and Hardcore ” by Dan Ozzi
In Sellout: The Major-Label Feeding Frenzy That Swept Punk, Emo, and Hardcore , rock critic Dan Ozzi traces the stories of eleven separate bands that transitioned from the indie scene to achieve mainstream success in the ‘90s. Including interviews and anecdotes from bands like Green Day, Jimmy Eat World and Blink-182, this is a must-read for any music lover.
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THINGS WE HIDE FROM THE LIGHT
by Lucy Score
The second book in the Knockemout series. A woman with some secrets and the chief of police have different ideas about where things are headed.
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19 weeks on the list
IT STARTS WITH US
by Colleen Hoover
In the sequel to “It Ends With Us,” Lily deals with her jealous ex-husband as she reconnects with her first boyfriend.
89 weeks on the list
IT ENDS WITH US
A battered wife raised in a violent home attempts to halt the cycle of abuse.
16 weeks on the list
LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY
by Bonnie Garmus
A scientist and single mother living in California in the 1960s becomes a star on a TV cooking show.
by Mark Greaney
The 12th book in the Gray Man series. Stolen records, the Russian mafia and the C.I.A. complicate things for Court Gentry and his lover.
- Combined Print & E-Book Nonfiction
7 weeks on the list
by Prince Harry
The Duke of Sussex details his struggles with the royal family, loss of his mother, service in the British Army and marriage to Meghan Markle.
IT'S OK TO BE ANGRY ABOUT CAPITALISM
by Bernie Sanders with John Nichols
The Vermont senator depicts the impact capitalism has on key areas of our lives and ways to address this.
131 weeks on the list
THE BODY KEEPS THE SCORE
by Bessel van der Kolk
How trauma affects the body and mind, and innovative treatments for recovery.
29 weeks on the list
I'M GLAD MY MOM DIED
by Jennette McCurdy
The actress and filmmaker describes her eating disorders and difficult relationship with her mother.
15 weeks on the list
THE LIGHT WE CARRY
by Michelle Obama
The former first lady shares personal stories and the tools she uses to deal with difficult situations.
- Hardcover Fiction
42 weeks on the list
22 weeks on the list
TOMORROW, AND TOMORROW, AND TOMORROW
by Gabrielle Zevin
Two friends find their partnership challenged in the world of video game design.
I HAVE SOME QUESTIONS FOR YOU
by Rebecca Makkai
A film professor and podcaster is invited back to teach a course at the boarding school where her roommate was murdered.
3 weeks on the list
SOMEONE ELSE'S SHOES
by Jojo Moyes
Drastic changes and a pair of six-inch high Christian Louboutin red crocodile shoes shake up the lives of two women.
DEMON COPPERHEAD
by Barbara Kingsolver
A reimagining of Charles Dickens’s “David Copperfield” set in the mountains of southern Appalachia.
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2 weeks on the list
WALK THE BLUE LINE
by James Patterson and Matt Eversmann with Chris Mooney
A collection of stories about police officers.
- Paperback Trade Fiction
95 weeks on the list
4 weeks on the list
HEART BONES
After an unexpected death prevents her from going to Penn State and and forces her to move in with her absent father, Beyah Grim has a summer fling with the rich guy next door.
DAISY JONES & THE SIX
by Taylor Jenkins Reid
A fictional oral history charting the rise and fall of a ’70s rock ’n’ roll band.
- Paperback Nonfiction
227 weeks on the list
64 weeks on the list
ALL ABOUT LOVE
by bell hooks
The late feminist icon explores the causes of a polarized society and the meaning of love.
by Isabel Wilkerson
The Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist examines aspects of caste systems across civilizations and reveals a rigid hierarchy in America today.
150 weeks on the list
BRAIDING SWEETGRASS
by Robin Wall Kimmerer
A botanist and member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation espouses having an understanding and appreciation of plants and animals.
351 weeks on the list
THINKING, FAST AND SLOW
by Daniel Kahneman
When we can and cannot trust our intuitions in making business and personal decisions.
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YOUNG FOREVER
by Mark Hyman
170 weeks on the list
ATOMIC HABITS
by James Clear
6 weeks on the list
THE CREATIVE ACT
by Rick Rubin with Neil Strauss
8 RULES OF LOVE
by Jay Shetty
169 weeks on the list
THE BOY, THE MOLE, THE FOX AND THE HORSE
by Charlie Mackesy
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209 weeks on the list
by Alan Gratz
Three children in three different conflicts look for safe haven.
THE HUMAN KABOOM
by Adam Rubin
Six humorous tales, all with the same explosive title.
385 weeks on the list
by R.J. Palacio
A boy with a facial deformity starts school.
142 weeks on the list
THE COMPLETE COOKBOOK FOR YOUNG CHEFS
by America's Test Kitchen Kids
Over 100 kid-tested recipes from America's Test Kitchen.
76 weeks on the list
LITTLE LEADERS
by Vashti Harrison
The biographies of 40 African-American women who made a difference.
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HOW TO CATCH A LEPRECHAUN
by Adam Wallace. Illustrated by Andy Elkerton
This is the year you'll finally catch a leprechaun.
21 weeks on the list
LOVE FROM THE CRAYONS
by Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers
The Crayons show the colors of love.
341 weeks on the list
THE WONDERFUL THINGS YOU WILL BE
by Emily Winfield Martin
A celebration of future possibilities.
36 weeks on the list
PETE THE CAT: BIG EASTER ADVENTURE
by James Dean and Kimberly Dean
A certain rabbit needs Pete's help.
THE GOOD EGG PRESENTS: THE GREAT EGGSCAPE!
by Jory John. Illustrated by Pete Oswald
Good Egg and his pals escape their carton!
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728 weeks on the list
DIARY OF A WIMPY KID
written and illustrated by Jeff Kinney
The travails and challenges of adolescence.
74 weeks on the list
A GOOD GIRL'S GUIDE TO MURDER
by Holly Jackson
Pippa Fitz-Amobi solves murderous crimes.
727 weeks on the list
HARRY POTTER
by J.K. Rowling
A wizard hones his conjuring skills in the service of fighting evil.
26 weeks on the list
THE INHERITANCE GAMES
by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Avery Grambs tries to figure out why an inheritance from a stranger was bestowed upon her.
662 weeks on the list
PERCY JACKSON & THE OLYMPIANS
by Rick Riordan
A boy battles mythological monsters.
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8 weeks on the list
NICK AND CHARLIE
by Alice Oseman
Nick and Charlie question whether their love is strong enough to survive being apart when Nick leaves for university.
13 weeks on the list
FIVE SURVIVE
Six friends on a spring break road trip in an R.V. are the target of a sniper.
THE STOLEN HEIR
by Holly Black
Runaway Queen Suren and Prince Oak embark on a deadly and dangerous mission to the north.
265 weeks on the list
ONE OF US IS LYING
by Karen M. McManus
For five students, a detour into detention ends in murder.
THE FIRST TO DIE AT THE END
by Adam Silvera
In this prequel to "They Both Die at the End," Orion and Valentino attend the premiere of Death-Cast in Times Square.
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The Complete List of New York Times Fiction Best Sellers
Go beyond just the current list of New York Times Fiction Best Sellers to discover every bestselling book listed on the NYT Bestseller List in 2023.
Since 1931, The New York Times has been publishing a weekly list of bestselling books. Since then, becoming a New York Times bestseller has become a dream for virtually every writer.
When I first started reading adult fiction, one of the first places I went for book recommendations was the New York Times Fiction Best Sellers. I wanted to know what books were the most widely read, and start with those.
However, scrolling through the list week by week on The New York Times website is rather annoying. I just wanted all the bestselling fiction books gathered together in one place.
When I couldn’t find it, I decided to create it.
Here are all the New York Times fiction bestsellers from this year. I’ve got the current #1 and this week’s bestselling list, both of which you can find all over the place.
This list also compiles every book that appears on the New York Times Fiction Best Sellers list in 2023 for Hardcover Fiction. Every week I update it so you can get the most accurate view of the year in one place.
Since this is a bit of a sprawling post, feel free to jump to the section that most interests you or take your time scrolling through the complete list of New York Times fiction best sellers.
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Current #1 New York Times Best Seller
Lessons in Chemistry
Bonnie garmus.
(42 Weeks) Elizabeth Zott has always defied stereotyping, especially as the only woman chemist at the Hastings Research Institute in the 1960s. After falling in love with another chemist who sees her for who she is, life throws her a curveball. Now as a single mom, she unexpectedly finds herself the host of a tv cooking show. When Elizabeth’s unusual approach to cooking charms her audience, the women who watch her begin to question the status quo in their own lives, making Elizabeth a target of those who find the change unwelcome.
Publication Date: 5 April 2022 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
Current List of New York Times Best Sellers
A scientist and single mother living in California in the 1960s becomes a star on a TV cooking show.
Two friends find their partnership challenged in the world of video game design.
A film professor and podcaster is invited back to teach a course at the boarding school where her roommate was murdered.
Drastic changes and a pair of six-inch high Christian Louboutin red crocodile shoes shake up the lives of two women.
A reimagining of Charles Dickens’s “David Copperfield” set in the mountains of southern Appalachia.
At the McMasters Conservatory for the Applied Arts, students learn how to “delete” someone.
The 12th book in the Gray Man series. Stolen records, the Russian mafia and the C.I.A. complicate things for Court Gentry and his lover.
The 17th book in the Cotton Malone series. Malone and Daniels battle adversaries in Bavaria.
An aspiring writer goes on a writing retreat that might have life-changing or life-ending outcomes.
Seven years after witnessing her best friend drop dead, May returns to her Berkshires hometown to piece together what happened.
Two childhood friends follow in their fathers’ footsteps, which puts them on opposite sides of the law.
A high school kid inherits a shed that is a portal to another world where good and evil are at war.
After returning to her hometown, Olivia McAfee’s son gets accused of killing his crush.
Nora Seed finds a library beyond the edge of the universe that contains books with multiple possibilities of the lives one could have lived.
A widow working the night shift at the Sowell Bay Aquarium is aided in solving a mystery by a giant Pacific octopus living there.
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Previous #1 New York Times Fiction Best Sellers
The Midnight Library
(105 Weeks) In the Midnight Library, there are two books – one book for the life you’ve lived and one for the one you could have lived. Nora Seed must decide which book to choose from. What if she had made different choices? Would her life truly have been better?
Publication Date: 29 September 2020 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
The Last Thing He Told Me
(65 Weeks) Before Owen Michaels disappeared, he smuggled a note to his new wife Hannah: Protect her . Hannah knows he’s referring to his sixteen-year-old daughter Bailey, but Bailey doesn’t want anything to do with Hannah. As Owen’s boss gets arrested and the FBI come knocking, Hannah and Bailey must come together to discover Owen’s secrets.
Publication Date: 4 May 2021 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
Stephen King
(25 Weeks) Seventeen-year-old Charlie is used to being on his own until he befriends Howard, an old recluse, and his beloved dog Radar, who live in a large house on the hill. After Howard dies, he leaves Charlie a note about a magical portal to a parallel world where good and evil are at war. Now, it’s up to Charlie and Radar to save both worlds.
Publication Date: 6 September 2022 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
The Boys from Biloxi
John grisham.
( 19 Weeks ) In the 1960s, Keith and Hugh were best friends and baseball all-stars. But as they grow older, their lives take different trajectories. Keith’s father becomes a legendary prosecutor determined to clean up Biloxi and Hugh’s dad works his way up to become the head of the local mob. As both boys follow in their father’s footsteps, they find themselves on opposite sides of the law in Grisham’s latest legal thriller.
Publication Date: 18 October 2022 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
Nicholas Sparks
(17 Weeks) After tragedy ruins his dream of becoming a musician, Colby Mills settles into the life of a small-town farmer. When he spontaneously takes a gig at a bar in Florida, Colby falls in love with Morgan, an ambitious up-and-coming singer. As Colby and Morgan fall head over heels, their lives are changed when they meet a woman fleeing an abusive husband.
Publication Date: 20 September 2022 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
Colleen Hoover
(10 Weeks) Struggling writer Lowen Ashleigh receives the chance of a lifetime when Jeremy Crawford hires her to complete the bestselling book series of his injured wife, Verity. However, in Verity’s study, Lowen stumbles upon an unpublished autobiography full of dark confessions. As Lowen falls in love with Jeremy, she debates whether to show Jeremy Verity’s writing. Although originally published in 2018, Verity has become a fan favorite on TikTok and was recently reprinted with a brand new chapter.
Publication Date: 7 December 2018 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
Desert Star
Michael connelly.
(6 Weeks ) LAPD Detective Renée Ballard and Harry Bosch team up to finally hunt down the killer of Bosch’s entire family. Returning to the police force to work the cold case unit, Ballard convinces Bosch to volunteer so he can use the task force’s resources to search for his family’s killer. While Ballard is working on solving the rape and murder of a teen girl, Bosch finds his focus fractured and they two must hunt down two killers at once.
Publication Date: 8 November 2022 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
A World of Curiosities
Louise penny.
( 6 Weeks ) In the 18th book in the series, Armand Gamache and Jean-Guy Beauvoir are worried when the children of a murdered woman return to Three Pines. Why are they back and has their mother’s murder damaged them beyond repair? Meanwhile, Gamache discovers a 150-year-old letter from a stone mason about a bricked-up attic. When the room is discovered, the villagers open it up to find a room of curiosities and hidden messages.
Publication Date: 29 November 2022 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
R. F. Kuang
(7 Weeks) In 1828, Robin Swift, an orphan, is brought from Canton to London by the mysterious Dr. Lovell. For years he trains in different languages to be accepted to Oxford’s Royal Institute of Translation, known as Babel. Learning to translate, and the magic that comes with it, soon puts Swift on a collision course between loyalty to his homeland and his adopted company when Britain starts a war with China.
Publication Date: 23 August 2022 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
Leigh Bardugo
( 3 Weeks ) In a sequel to the dark academia fantasy, Ninth House , Alex Stern is back and determined to rescue Darlington from purgatory. Without the aid of Ninth House, Alex and Dawes must dive into the society’s deepest secrets to find a portal to the underworld. When Yale faculty members begin to die, Alex realizes that something more is going on in New Haven.
Publication Date: 10 January 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
Encore in Death
(2 Weeks) At a glittering Hollywood event, celebrity couple Eliza Lane and Brant Fitzhugh were the toast of the room. Until Brant fell dead, poisoned by his glass of champagne which was originally intended for Eliza. Now Eve Dallas must investigate the murder without being caught up in the media circus surrounding the case.
Publication Date: 7 February 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
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Heavyweights (10+ Weeks on the NYT Bestseller List)
Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow, gabrielle zevin.
( 22 Weeks ) On a bitterly cold day, Sam Masur runs into Sadie Green on a train platform and they renew their childhood friendship bonding over video games. Together, they create Ichigo, a blockbuster game that changes their lives. Over the next three decades, their friendship is tested as their success leads them to money, fame, love, and betrayal. More a heartrending story about friendship than video games, Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow is an unputdownable read with complex character development.
Publication Date: 12 July 2022 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan
( 21 Weeks ) Olivia McAfee’s picture-perfect life is shattered when she finds out her husband’s dark secrets. Now divorced, she moves to her quiet New Hampshire hometown with her teenage son Asher. When Asher’s girlfriend dies and he’s the prime suspect, Olivia knows he must be innocent. Yet as more of Asher’s secrets are revealed, she begins to wonder if he’s more like his father than she thought.
Publication Date: 4 October 2022 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
Demon Copperhead
Barbara kingsolver.
(19 Weeks) In a modern-day version of David Copperfield set in the American South, Demon Copperhead speaks of how institutional poverty damages young boys today. A child of a single mother living in a single wide trailer, young Demon must survive foster care, child labor, poor schools, addiction, success, and failure in this epic tale.
Geraldine Brooks
(10 Weeks) In 1850, an enslaved groom leads a thoroughbred horse to a series of stunning victories. When the Civil War breaks out, a young artist fighting for the Union encounters the groom and his horse under dangerous circumstances. In 1954, a gallery owner becomes obsessed with a mysterious 19th century equestrian painting and, in 2019, a scientist and an art historian are brought together to uncover the secrets of the horse and its groom.
Publication Date: 14 June 2022 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
Fan Favorites (5+ Weeks on the New York Times Bestseller List)
No Plan B by Lee Child and Andrew Child
Amazon | Goodreads (9 Weeks) The 27th book in the Jack Reacher series. Reacher goes after a killer but is unaware of the bigger implications.
Triple Cross by James Patterson
Going Rogue by Janet Evanovich
The house in the pines by ana reyes.
The House of Wolves by James Patterson and Mike Lupica
Remarkably bright creatures by shelby van pelt.
Amazon | Goodreads | More Info (6 Weeks) A widow working the night shift at the Sowell Bay Aquarium is aided in solving a mystery by a giant Pacific octopus living there.
Honorable Mention (2-4 Weeks on the New York Times Bestseller List)
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Top 20 Best Selling Books Right Now
Posted on Last updated: March 1, 2023
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Explore the best selling books right now to quickly and easily decide what to read next based on what everyone else is loving at the moment.
It can actually be tough to figure out what books are best sellers right now because the various retailers and sources use varied metrics plus often break the lists down into different categories. So, what I have done is scoured the following lists of the most popular books right now to figure out which books were most common to all of these sources:
- Barnes & Noble
- Bookshop.org
- New York Times
- Publishers Weekly
It actually became quickly clear which books rose to the top overall, and that’s exactly what you’ll find below.
A few important things to note:
First, I ONLY included adult titles, both fiction and nonfiction, based on what I believe readers of this website are most likely looking for in this type of article.
And, when in doubt, I gave a bit more weight to the list of Publishers Weekly , which is based on the data of NPD BookScan , which covers about 85 percent of trade print books sold in the United States through direct reporting from major retailers.
Additionally, I will keep this list of the top selling books right now as updated as possible over time. You can always check the “last updated” date at the top of this post for reference.
This list begins with the ten best books right now based on an analysis of the resources cited above, followed by the ten best selling books right now on The Literary Lifestyle.
I always keep track of what books that readers of this site are buying most often so I can recommend these popular books more often to readers, who are likely similar in taste. And I thought this particular combination of data would be a helpful resource for readers to refer back to over time.
There’s some overlap in the two groupings, but I think that’s a good thing because it can help you further see what books are the most universally “hot” at this time. The goal here is simply to help you find a great book to read next based on the most trending books right now.
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Top 10 Best Selling Books Right Now
Below are the top ten best selling books (fiction and nonfiction) based on an analysis of data from major retailers and resources (in alphabetical order):
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus: (now over 1 million copies sold) This GMA book club pick was also one of my top reads of 2022, and it was also a really fantastic debut novel, both fresh and engaging, as it follows the life of Elizabeth Zott, a 1960s chemist whose unpredictable life leads her to become a single mother and the star of a cooking show, where she changes the status quo.
It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover: This BookTok sensation (and best selling Colleen Hoover book ) is the emotional, raw, and real love story of Lily, a woman trapped in a bad relationship, thinking about a more protective man from her past. While it’s as fast-paced as all of Hoover’s books, the dramatic situations and plot twists Lily faces make it all the more gripping.
Also bestselling is It Starts With Us by Colleen Hoover: This is the second book in the It Ends With Us book series .
Atomic Habits by James Clear: Perhaps the New Year (and the resolutions that come with it) has given an added boost to this mega-bestselling self-help book that’s been the “habits Bible,” so to speak, for several years now. Atomic Habits is a must-read for everyone that’s filled with both insightful and truly practical advice to actually make positive changes in your life.
Spare by Prince Harry: This memoir had the best selling first week of a nonfiction book EVER in January 2023. It’s best listened on audio, as he himself narrates his own very personal and unprecedented story of grief, fame, royalty, family dysfunction, and true love. Is it worth it? 100% yes.
Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin: This Fallon Book Club pick received several “Book of the Year” awards, including my own. It’s the epic saga of friendship and video games that will leave you breathless. And, trust me, you do NOT need to like video games in order to love this masterpiece!
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid: Readers worldwide are still loving this beloved bestseller from a popular author. When an aging actress decides to share the story of her salacious life and infamous seven husbands, shocking secrets are revealed. It’s contemporary fiction with twists that deliver. One of my top reads of the past decade!
Verity by Colleen Hoover: My personal favorite of Colleen Hoover’s books is this twisted and jaw-dropping thriller about a woman hired to ghostwrite for a bestselling author, who has been severely injured and has left behind what appears to be either a factual letter or fictional manuscript detailing a very sinister story. It will shock you and then leave you debating whether it was real.
The Light We Carry by Michelle Obama: This former First Lady is a pillar of strength in many ways and, in this book, she draws upon her experiences to overcome all kinds of obstacles, find strength and confidence, and make meaningful changes in our lives and communities. If you still “go high” when others go low, based on her advice, you will likely love this book.
I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy: It’s hard to deny the popularity of this former Nickelodeon star’s memoir of her stage mom and everything from eating disorders to child predators. Yes, it really is THAT good. You’ll turn the last page wanting to talk to someone about it ASAP.
Top 10 Best Selling Books Right Now on The Literary Lifestyle
Below are the ten best-selling books right now with readers of this website. Most readers are women of all ages from the United States.
In addition to the books already referenced above, below are a few more details about the books unique to this listing:
Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover: If you like the more emotional, heart-tugging books by Colleen Hoover, you will probably like Ugly Love . It’s a “no strings attached” relationship that becomes complicated when one person wants more and the other is coping with an incredibly painful past.
November 9 by Colleen Hoover: This romance novel explores the relationship between two young adults, a writer and his muse, who was scarred in a house fire, over the course of five November 9 s, a day on which they agree to reconnect each year. But there’s so much more to the significance of this date in both of their lives, and the truth may make them or break them. I personally loved this book of hers!
Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover: In this Hoover novel, a woman released from prison struggles to reconnect with her daughter and rebuild her life, when she meets a local bar owner who offers her hope. It’s one of the more gripping and emotionally complex love stories she’s written, with themes of grief, redemption, and forgiveness.
Slammed by Colleen Hoover: In this debut novel, eighteen-year-old Layken becomes the rock for her mother and her younger brother after their patriarch unexpectedly dies. Inside, however, she’s losing hope. Then, she meets her new neighbor Will, whose passion for poetry enthralls her. Everything’s great until a shocking discovery challenges the relationship. Only poetry may save them.
Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver: This recent Oprah’s Book Club selection hails from a popular author, and it’s premised upon the work of another bestselling author. Based on David Copperfield by Charles Dickens, this particular story is set in modern-day Appalachia, and it’s at the top of my wish list.
Beartown by Fredrick Backman: The first in a series of three, this is definitely one of the best books (and best selling books) from this popular author. For fans of Friday Night Lights , it’s a community drama about a Swedish town obsessed with hockey and how this obsession affects the community. It’s one of my favorite books of the past decade, so I am thrilled readers are loving it too.
Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell: Historical fiction about the death of William Shakespeare’s 11 year old son, Hamnet, from the Black Plague, which is said to have inspired his play, Hamlet . It’s a literary work of art, with lush prose and meticulously crafted sentences and storylines. It’s slow, heavy, hard, and… totally worth it. I’m so glad readers have been inspired to pick it up, as I’ve been talking about it a lot.
Those are the best selling books right now based upon my unique data analysis to help you find your next great read. I will continue to update it over time!
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