Today, the availability of different book titles that range from a wide array of categories and writing styles has drawn many readers and bookworms to read more than ever. It can be difficult to keep up with which titles are great reads and which aren’t worth checking out. Many of us only get to have so much time sometimes and we want to spend this on quality reading. From the most popular authors to writers who are just starting to get their voices heard out there, it is the job of the readers to appreciate their work of art.
I love all kinds of books. I’ll read any genre as long as the story is good, but my all-time favorites are fiction and mystery thrillers. There’s nothing quite like being on the edge of your seat until you know what’ll happen next! So to my fellow fiction-lovers out there, here are some of the best-selling titles for literature and fiction as well as suspense and thrillers. Take a pick and let us know how you think the books did!
Literature and Fiction
- Gone Girl: A Novel – the new story by author Gillian Flynn finally takes the top spot in the Fiction category after another famous title (Fifty Shades of Grey) has reigned supreme for almost five months.
- Fifty Shades Freed – this is the final installation in the three-book series popularized by author E.L. James.
- Fifty Shades Darker – the second book in the Fifty Shades Trilogy by E.L. James makes it to the top three.
- Fifty Shades of Grey – of course, the one that started it all – the first book off of the famous trilogy that has taken the world (of women) by storm.
- Slammed – Colleen Hoover’s novel debut novel which is a New York Times Best-Seller is also the Amazon Number 1 Drama and Romance title.
- Gone Girl: A Novel – Gillian Flynn’s Fiction best-seller also makes it at the top of the Mystery charts. The book has received positive reviews from both editors and customers.
- Our Husband – Stephanie Bond’s “humorous romantic mystery” is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars. Spending almost a month now in the top 100 titles for this category, it has been attracting some reader hype.
- Dark River Road – Virginia Brown’s novel is one of the newcomers in this list and looks like it’s going to be here for a while.
- Deep Down: A Jack Reacher Story – Lee Child’s mystery thriller is also a #1 New York Times Best-Seller and has spent some time in the top 100 list.
- I, Michael Bennett – James Patterson co-authors the new novel with Michael Ledwidge in this anticipated suspense thriller.
Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Non-Fiction Best Sellers
We all have our own preferences, even with books. If you prefer non-fiction reads, here are some interesting book titles that have been making waves:
- How To Tell If Your Cat is Plotting to Kill You – The Oatmeal’s latest publication has entered the top 100 best sellers list before it was even physically released.
- Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Sixth Edition – A title that is out of the literature and fiction genre makes it to the best sellers list. The book is a manual on non-fiction prose writing for students, professors, writers, and editors.
- Young House Love: 243 Ways to Paint, Craft, Update & Show Your Home Some Love – Sherry Petersik and John Petersik authored this DIY book, based on the viral success of their site, YoungHouseLove.com.
These are only some of the many titles I’m sure you will enjoy reading. Surely, there is nothing better than a few moments spent browsing through pages and pages of alternate worlds and character we can relate to. How about you? What are your favorite genres? What did you think of this list? Are there books you think should be up in these lists, too?