Top Selling Fiction Books: Which Ones Are the Most Popular?

'The Miniaturist' by Jessie Burton was also a best - selling historical fiction in 2014. It is set in 17th - century Amsterdam. The story focuses on a young bride who moves into her new husband's house and discovers a miniaturist whose creations seem to have an uncanny knowledge of the secrets within the household. The richly detailed setting of 17th - century Amsterdam and the mystery surrounding the miniaturist attracted many readers.

Some of the best - selling UK fiction books in 2015 included 'Go Set a Watchman' by Harper Lee. It was highly anticipated as a sequel of sorts to 'To Kill a Mockingbird'. Another popular one was 'The Girl on the Train' by Paula Hawkins. Its thriller - like plot kept readers hooked from start to finish.

A top - selling Christian fiction book is 'This Present Darkness' by Frank E. Peretti. It gives readers a fictional look at the spiritual battle that is constantly going on around us. It shows angels and demons at war over a small town, and how the prayers of the believers can make a difference. 'The Mark of the Lion' series by Francine Rivers is also highly regarded. It is set in ancient Rome and follows the story of a young Christian woman, exploring themes of faith, persecution, and love.

The 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien is extremely popular. It has a vast and detailed fantasy world with different races like hobbits, elves, and dwarves. The story of the quest to destroy the One Ring is full of adventure, heroism, and moral dilemmas, making it great for a book report.

One of the best - selling true story books in 2019 was 'Educated' by Tara Westover. It's a memoir that tells the story of her growing up in a strict and isolated Mormon family in Idaho and her journey to educate herself and break free from that world.

One of the top - selling 2016 fiction audiobooks was 'The Girl on the Train' by Paula Hawkins. It was extremely popular due to its suspenseful plot that kept listeners on the edge of their seats. The story, told from multiple perspectives, added to the mystery and intrigue.

One of the best - selling 20th - century fiction books is 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee. It's a powerful story that deals with themes of racial injustice and moral growth in the American South.

Among 2017 fiction, 'Lincoln in the Bardo' had a notable impact. Its experimental writing style challenged readers and showed that literature can be innovative while still dealing with important historical and human themes. It also got a lot of critical acclaim, which made more people interested in it.

I think 'All Quiet on the Western Front' is really popular. It's been widely read and studied for its portrayal of the futility of war. 'Catch - 22' is also very popular due to its unique and humorous take on military life and bureaucracy. Another popular one is 'The Red Badge of Courage' as it was one of the first books to really explore the inner thoughts of a soldier in battle.

I think 'The Fault in Our Stars' by John Green is a must - mention. It's a heart - wrenching love story that really captured the hearts of many in the 2010s. The way it deals with themes of love, illness and mortality is very poignant. Also, 'Americanah' by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is great. It offers a deep look into race, identity and love across different cultures.