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With summer officially underway, people are getting ready to spend more time outdoors soaking in the sun. The cool wind and bonfires alone are perfectly good reasons to rush down to your local beach and decompress, but it’s also a great place to pick up your favorite book and enjoy some outdoor reading.  

Whether you’re a fan of cozying up on your favorite park bench during a lunch break or sunbathing with a beach read, reading is a wonderful way to cut down on screen time while staying entertained. The only problem? There are so many books to choose from. Even focusing on new releases hardly narrows the scope. So to help you out, we’ve rounded up a list of some of the most insightful and compelling bestsellers to consider diving into this summer. 

It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover

To varying degrees of success, many of us have faced the dilemma of balancing our professional life. For some of us, the balancing act has been successful and for others — not so much.

In Colleen Hoover’s NY Times bestseller It Ends With Us , workaholic protagonist Lily faces the same dilemma of balancing her work life with her love life. While running her own business, she runs into an impossibly handsome neurosurgeon named Ryle and falls head over heels for him. They eventually fall for each other until Atlas; Lily’s ex and first love, suddenly reenters her life. Now juggling her business, relationship with Ryle, and old feelings for Atlas, Lily must decide for herself what’s worth keeping and what’s worth ending.

Comedy Comedy Comedy Drama by Bob Odenkirk

For many fans, Saul Goodman of AMC’s Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul is one of the best characters in both shows as well as in television in general. His quick wit, determination to get what he wants, and unwavering faith in himself are all characteristics that many fans admire. This character wouldn’t have the pop culture impact that he has if not for Bob Odenkirk; Goodman’s actor, and his brilliant performance.

New York Times bestseller Comedy Comedy Comedy Drama is a memoir by the Breaking Bad / Better Call Saul alum and in it, he expertly details his rags to riches story. From humble beginnings performing stand-up in hole-in-the-wall clubs in Detroit to working his way to starring in Emmy winning shows and critically acclaimed movies, Odenkirk’s story is bound to motivate and inspire anyone who picks it up.

Why Not You? by Ciara and Russell Wilson

Grammy-Award winning pop singer Ciara and Super bowl champion quarterback Russel Wilson are no doubt two very busy people. Going on tour, running drills from dusk till dawn, etc. time is no doubt of the essence for them. But what if we told you they both sat down and wrote a children’s picture book?

Why Not You? is a children’s picture book authored by the power couple that’s designed to motivate and inspire children to be the best version of themselves. Moreover, the book also encourages children to apply themselves, have fun, and never give up on their dreams.

No One Is Talking About This by Patricia Lockwood

A dreamy new novel from Patricia Lockwood, No One Is Talking About This  is inventive and generative — as well as an insightful look at the impact the internet has on us all. The book follows a woman who, notorious for her social media postings, begins to tour the world to interact with her fans. But as she feels her conscious altering through what she calls “the portal,” her life is thrown even more off-kilter by surprising news from her mother. 

Needless to say, her reality begins to shift entirely. And, as a result, our protagonist must cope with fresh grief, a newfound sense of compassion, and an ever-twisting grip on her identity. Witty and empathetic, Lockwood’s NY Times bestseller is one of the greatest works to take on the all-too-complicated impacts of digital media on one’s self to date. 

Aftershocks by Nadia Owusu

This stunning bestselling memoir from Nadia Owusu is a testament to the strength of the human spirit. And, although it deftly depicts the ways that trauma shapes one’s experience, the memoir also shows that trauma need not define one’s life. 

Here, Owusu tells the story of her youth, one marked by an absent mother and a dad who kept her moving from place to place. As she aged, she grew used to her nomadic lifestyle and developed a deeper connection to her caring father. However, after Owusu’s dad passes away when she’s just 13, the writer must learn to navigate life as a young woman in the alienating rush of New York. Equal parts heavy and hopeful, Aftershocks  explores race, identity, and familial relationships, and illustrates what it takes to survive in the wake of losing those who you depend on most.

Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro

This touching novel, from the bestselling author of Never Let Me Go and The Remains of the Day ,  explores love, connection, and humanity through the eyes of a machine. Intrigued? You should be. 

Klara and the Sun  follows the titular Klara, an Artificial Friend who is eager to be adopted by a passing customer. The observant A.I. reflects on the passersby around them with longing and curiosity, thus confronting the boundaries of techno-compassion, all through Ishiguro’s signature enchanting prose. Klara and the Sun  is an essential read for sci-fi lovers and for those who grapple with their own questions surrounding existence and purpose.

The Prophets by Robert Jones Jr.

This intense yet lyrical novel is a stunning debut for author Robert Jones Jr. , the curator of the social media community Son of Baldwin. Set on a plantation in the Antebellum South,  The Prophets  tells the story of Samuel and Isaiah, two enslaved men who fall in love and find intimacy in a place void of compassion. 

When another man threatens to blow up their secret connection, the future of their bond — and their community — hangs in the balance. The Prophets captures the pain and trauma of enslavement, while also showing the immense power of radical love. This breakout book, which The New York Times noted was the “Black queer love story [Jones Jr. himself] longed to read,” certainly won’t be the last bestseller from this must-read author. 

The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah

From the NY Times bestselling author of  Firefly Lane , which was recently adapted into a series by Netflix, comes The Four Winds , a gripping tale that depicts one woman’s survival during the tumultuous Texas Dust Bowl. 

The novel follows Elsa Wolcott as she fights to keep her family alive through the perilous and conflict-ridden years of the mid-1930s in one of the driest, poorest regions in the country. The Four Winds  brings human faces to the devastation of the Great Depression, all while depicting the weight of sacrifice as well as the necessity of both hope and resilience.

Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas

NY Times bestselling author of The Hate U Give , Angie Thomas ‘ latest novel, Concrete Rose , follows the story of 17-year-old Maverick Carter (later, the father of Starr in The Hate U Give ) as he navigates balancing school work with supporting his family. 

Committed to raising his child, Maverick works to break his complicated ties with the King Lords gang, all while exploring the newness of fatherhood and all that comes with it.  Concrete Rose gives space to the full experience of Black boyhood, and underscores the unshakeable strength that it takes to set your own course when the odds are stacked against you.

My Year Abroad by Chang-Rae Lee

From award-winning author Chang-Rae Lee comes a fresh new novel that’s as intriguing in its narrative as it is in style. My Year Abroad  glimpses into the life of a listless American college student named Tiller and a Chinese American entrepreneur named Pong Lou as they embark on a whirlwind trip through Asia. 

The transformation of Tiller from an unmotivated student into a talented and insightful young man is what gives this book its wings, as well as its deep and thoughtful exploration of topics such as the American identity, stereotypes, mental wellbeing, and more. The shifting course of the novel’s plot will keep you on your toes, and, without a doubt, what you glean from  My Year Abroad  will linger long past the bestseller’s conclusion.

Whereabouts by Jhumpa Lahiri

Whereabouts   is the first book from bestselling author Jhumpa Lahiri in nearly a decade — and, without a doubt, the highly-anticipated novel is a stellar return for this celebrated author of  Interpreter of Maladies . 

The story here is told from the point of view of an unnamed woman as she interacts with strangers, family, and friends, attempting to fight the sense of dislocation that seems to follow her everywhere. Filled with insight and charm, this immersive book is visually striking and emotionally intimate. And, in true Lahiri fashion, the novel expertly showcases the power of the small yet transformative connections that are made in one’s day-to-day life.

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The second book in the Empyrean series. Violet Sorrengail’s next round of training might require her to betray the man she loves.

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In a sequel to “The Firm,” Mitch McDeere, who is now a partner at the world’s largest law firm, gets caught up in a sinister plot.

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After the death of her mysterious uncle, a graphic designer receives an inheritance that stipulates she must live in a haunted Victorian house for at least three years.

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LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY

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The actions of an 11-year-old boy help facilitate the delivery of Jewish residents, including his family, to Auschwitz.

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Secrets held by the residents of a dilapidated neighborhood come to life when a skeleton is found at the bottom of a well.

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The private detective Holly Gibney investigates whether a married pair of octogenarian academics had anything to do with Bonnie Dahl’s disappearance.

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The 30th book in the Stephanie Plum series. Plum tracks a local jeweler’s former security guard and has an overnight stakeout with relatives.

RESURRECTION WALK

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The seventh book in the Lincoln Lawyer series. Haller and Bosch team up to prove the innocence of a woman in prison for killing her husband.

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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

Rebecca Yarros

( 3 Weeks ) Rebecca Yarros took the bestseller list by storm this summer with her captivating fantasy romance Fourth Wing . In the highly anticipated sequel, Violet Sorrengail returns for her second year at Basgiath War College. No one expected her to survive this long, much less bond with one of the strongest dragons in existence. Now that she knows the secret the nation has been hiding, it will take all her wits to survive her second year, especially with the new vice commandant determined to make her betray the man she loves. 

Publication Date: 7 November 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info

Current List of New York Times Best Sellers

The second book in the Empyrean series. Violet Sorrengail’s next round of training might require her to betray the man she loves.

Violet Sorrengail is urged by the commanding general, who also is her mother, to become a candidate for the elite dragon riders.

In a sequel to “The Firm,” Mitch McDeere, who is now a partner at the world’s largest law firm, gets caught up in a sinister plot.

After the death of her mysterious uncle, a graphic designer receives an inheritance that stipulates she must live in a haunted Victorian house for at least three years.

A scientist and single mother living in California in the 1960s becomes a star on a TV cooking show.

The actions of an 11-year-old boy help facilitate the delivery of Jewish residents, including his family, to Auschwitz.

Secrets held by the residents of a dilapidated neighborhood come to life when a skeleton is found at the bottom of a well.

The private detective Holly Gibney investigates whether a married pair of octogenarian academics had anything to do with Bonnie Dahl’s disappearance.

The 32nd book in the Alex Cross series. When a jet is gunned down, Cross goes back into action.

The second book in the 6:20 Man series. Travis Devine investigates the murder of the C.I.A. operative Jenny Silkwell in rural Maine.

The 30th book in the Stephanie Plum series. Plum tracks a local jeweler’s former security guard and has an overnight stakeout with relatives.

The seventh book in the Lincoln Lawyer series. Haller and Bosch team up to prove the innocence of a woman in prison for killing her husband.

Four young women are invited to an event, which may change their lives, at the Palace of Versailles in the summer of 1959.

The 28th book in the Jack Reacher series. It’s 1992 and Reacher looks into the cause of a string of mysterious deaths.

A reimagining of Charles Dickens’s “David Copperfield” set in the mountains of southern Appalachia.

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Previous #1 New York Times Fiction Best Sellers

The Midnight Library

(106 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

Lessons in Chemistry

Bonnie garmus.

(81 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

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

Fourth Wing

( 29 Weeks ) Violet is forced by the Commanding General to join the dragon riders instead of the scholars even though she is completely ill-suited and even though the Commanding General is her mother. Now she must see if she can avoid death long enough to succeed, because once you enter, there are only two ways out:  graduate or die.

Publication Date: 2 May 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info

Stephen King

(27 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.

( 20 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

Happy Place

Emily henry.

( 19 Weeks ) Harriet and Wyn have been the perfect couple since they began dating in high school. Except they broke up six months ago and still haven’t told anyone. Thus, at their group’s annual Maine vacation, they find themselves faking a relationship. With the cottage for sale, they don’t want to ruin everyone’s last time there. They’d been together for a decade, how hard can it be to fake another week?

Publication Date: 25 April 2023 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

Ann Patchett

( 15 Weeks ) In 2020, three grown daughters return to their family orchard in Michigan to isolate with their mother. They beg her to tell them about a story from her youth when she fell in love with famous actor Peter Duke while they performed together at the Tom Lake Theater Company. As Lara ponders her life, her daughters begin to wonder about their own choices.

Publication Date: 1 August 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info

The Five-Star Weekend

Elin hilderbrand.

(11 Weeks) A popular food blogger, Hollis Shaw’s life is not as picture-perfect as it seems. When her husband is killed in a car accident after an argument and her daughter pulls away, Hollis decides to try a “Five-Star Weekend.” She gathers her best friend from her teens, 20s, 30s, and midlife together for a weekend on Nantucket. But the perfect weekend turns sour when her friends don’t all get along and her childhood friend invites Hollis’s first love along.

Publication Date: 13 June 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info

(12 Weeks) Holly is meant to be on leave due to the myriad of personal struggles she is facing, but something about the plea to find a missing daughter is impossible to turn down. Mere blocks from where the girl disappeared live a respectable couple who harbor a chilling secret in their basement, and Holly must outwit and outmaneuver them in this frightening new novel from Stephen King.

Publication Date: 16 May 2023 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

Simply Lies

David baldacci.

( 9 Weeks ) A single mom and a former detective, Mickey Gibson is trying to balance life with two small children and her work for ProEye, a global investigation firm focused on tax and credit fraud. When a woman pretending to be a colleague sends Mickey to investigate a vacant home, Mickey discovers the body of a former mob boss who was in Witness Protection. Soon Mickey is caught in a game of cat-and-mouse with an unknown woman who has a deadly endgame in mind.

Publication Date: 18 April 2023 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

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

Nora Roberts

( 6 Weeks ) Morgan Albright is finally settling in to her new home in Baltimore. When Morgan and her roommate Nina throw their first dinner party, Morgan invites Luke, a cute IT guy she met at a bar. After Nina is murdered and their apartment vandalized, Morgan learns that Luke is a deadly con artist, who steals identities and murders victims. Except Nina wasn’t his target, Morgan was. As Morgan retreats to her family’s house in Vermont, she starts to rebuild a life, always worried that Luke will return to finish what he started.

Publication Date: 23 May 2023 Amazon | Goodreads

Storm Watch

(5 Weeks) In the 23rd novel of the series, Wyoming game warden Joe Pickett investigates a murder at a secretive high-tech facility. While hunting down a wounded elk, Picket discovers the car and the mutilated body of a missing University of Wyoming professor. But his investigation is hampered by federal agents, extremists and even the governor, pulled into a movement determined to secede from the US.

Publication Date: 28 February 2023 Amazon | Goodreads

I Will Find You

Harlan coben.

( 5 Weeks ) Five years after a tragedy, David Burroughs is serving a life sentence for the murder of his son, and his ex-wife Cheryl has since remarried. Yet, one day Cheryl’s sister shows up at the prison with an impossible claim – a current photo of David’s son in the background. Now David must break out of prison to discover the truth of what really happened that night.

Publication Date: 14 March 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info

The Exchange

(6 Weeks) In a sequel to his debut thriller, The Firm , John Grisham returns to tell you what happened to Mitch and Abby McDeere after they exposed the crimes of his corrupt Memphis law firm. Fifteen years later, Mitch and Abby are living in Manhattan where Mitch is a partner in the world’s largest law firm. When Mitch gets caught up in another sinister plot with worldwide implications, he must do all he can to stay one step ahead of his enemies.

Publication Date: 17 October 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info

Dirty Thirty

Janet evanovich.

(4 Weeks) Bounty hunter Stephanie Plum returns in her thirtieth book searching for a jewel thief. While searching for a fugitive accused of robbing a jewelry store, the owner wants her to also search for the security guard he thinks was really responsible. With her boyfriend out of town and Ranger hanging around, Stephanie must play a little dirty to solve the truth with the help of her mother and grandmother.

Publication Date: 31 October 2023 Amazon | Goodreads

John Sandford

(3 Weeks) After her impressive display of  skills, the Department of Homeland Security and the NSA task Letty Davenport with infiltrating a group of hackers. Posing as free-spirited programmers, Letty and her NSA counterpart embark on a cross-country road trip to the Ordinary People’s headquarters in California. They deeper they go, the more they suspect there is a mole in the government who might have already betrayed their assignment.

Publication Date: 11 April 2023 Amazon | Goodreads

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

Only the Dead

( 2 Weeks ) In 1980, a freshman Congressman was shot in Rhode Island, a murder that would affect generations to come. In today’s world an elite global group is ready to seize control in the wake of a weakened United States now that their biggest enemy is locked in solitary confinement. But Navy SEAL James Reece will overcome any odds to fight this global conspiracy in the sixth addition to the Terminal List series.

Publication Date: 16 May 2023 Amazon | Goodreads

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)

Demon copperhead, barbara kingsolver.

(56 Weeks) In a modern-day version of David Copperfield set in the Appalachian Mountains, Demon Copperhead speaks of how institutional poverty and the opioid epidemic damaged an entire generation of children. 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 perfect for book clubs who love thought-provoking topics.

Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow

Gabrielle zevin.

( 48 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

Remarkably Bright Creatures

Shelby van pelt.

( 28 Weeks ) After her husband died, Tova Sullivan began working the night shift at the Sowell Bay Aquarium. Thirty years ago, Tova’s son Erik disappeared on a boat in the Puget Sound, and cleaning the aquarium helps her cope. When she befriends Marcellus, the aquarium’s giant octopus, Marcellus discovers what happened to Erik and must find a way to show Tova the truth before it’s too late.

Publication Date: 3 May 2022 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info

The Covenant of Water

Abraham verghese.

(28 Weeks ) At the turn of the century, a twelve-year-old girl grieving her father is sent by boat to meet her 40-year-old husband. Eventually she becomes to be known as Big Ammachi, the matriarch of a family particularly cursed to have one member of each generation die by drowning. From 1900-1977, Big Ammachi sees unimaginable changes to her Christian community on South India’s Malabar coast.

Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan

( 26 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

Hello Beautiful

Ann napolitano.

( 22 Weeks ) After a childhood of being ignored by his family, William Waters finds refuge playing basketball in college. When William meets Julia Padavano, a lively girl extremely close to her parents and three sisters, he quickly becomes a part of the close-knit Padavano family. Although cracks start to appear in the family, William never imagined he’d be the wedge to drive them apart. A homage to Little Women , Hello Beautiful gorgeously describes family and sisterhood, mental health, and forgiveness, in such a way that you will never forget this story.

The Hill We Climb

Amanda gorman.

(14 Weeks) In 2021, Amanda Gorman became the youngest presidential inaugural poet in US history when she read her poem, “The Hill We Climb,” at President Biden’s inauguration. A special edition hardcover copy of her inaugural poem with a foreword by Oprah Winfrey.

Publication Date: 30 March 2021 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info

The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store

James mcbride.

(14 Weeks) Secrets held by the residents of a dilapidated neighborhood come to life when a skeleton is found at the bottom of a well.  When the truth is finally revealed the real lesson learned is that even in dark times, it is love and community-heaven and earth-that sustain us.

Publication Date: 8 August 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info

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

Someone Else’s Shoes by Jojo Moyes

Amazon | Goodreads | More Info (8 Weeks) Drastic changes and a pair of six-inch high Christian Louboutin red crocodile shoes shake up the lives of two women.  

Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson

Yellowface by R. F. Kuang

Amazon | Goodreads | More Info (7 Weeks) June Hayward, a struggling writer, must conceal the fact that she stole Athena Liu’s just-finished masterpiece after Liu’s sudden death.  

The House of Wolves by James Patterson and Mike Lupica

I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai

Hang the Moon by Jeannette Walls

None of This is True by Lisa Jewell

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The Armor of Light by Ken Follett

The 23rd Midnight by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro

Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See

Cross Down by James Patterson and Brendan DuBois

The Only One Left by Riley Sager

The secret by lee child and andrew child.

Amazon | Goodreads (5 Weeks) The 28th book in the Jack Reacher series. It’s 1992 and Reacher looks into the cause of a string of mysterious deaths.    

Honorable Mention (2-4 Weeks on the New York Times Bestseller List)

One Hit Wonders (1 Week on the New York Times Best Seller List)

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