Top 10 Selling Novels of 2010
With the rising popularity of the Sony e-Reader and similar electronic ways to read books, the written word, or the printed word for that matter is still relevant in today's society.
From beach trash to great American novels, books have been around for centuries and have taught us a great deal, and made the authors of bestselling novels plenty of cash. Here is a list of bestsellers that have dominated the charts so far this year.
The Help
By Kathryn Stockett
In her extremely well reviewed debut novel, Stockett explores issues of race and class in Jackson, Mississippi during the civil rights movement. Poignant, authentic and excellently executed, this best seller deserves its spot at the top of the list.
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
By Stieg Larsson, translated by Reg Keeland
This expertly paced thriller is the first in a trilogy about a has-been financial journalist who attempts to save his name by agreeing to aid in the research of an unsolved disappearance with the help of a body-molded lady computer hacker. Plot twists keep the reader guessing in this never dull page turner.
Dear John
By Nicholas Sparks
From the popular writer of 'The Notebook' and 'A Walk to Remember', 'Dear John' tells a romantic tale of two early twenty-somethings who prove the adage "opposites attract." But with a title like 'Dear John', can the reader realistically expect a happy ending? This novel has already been adapted to the screen, and the movie starring Amanda Seyfried debuted this year.
The Lost Symbol
By Dan Brown
A conspiracy thriller set in our own backyard, 'The Lost Symbol' explores possible dark elements of America's history. Brown, author of 'The Da Vinci Code', creates a lot of excitement for returning character Robert Langdon, who (in true Dan Brown form) solves riddles, unearths clues, and seeks to defeat the madman villain.
The Shack
By William P. Young
The aftermath of the kidnapping and possible brutal murder of a man's young daughter is the focus of this enthralling novel. When the man finds a bizarre note that supposedly is from God, he follows its directive to visit the shack where his daughter's murder may have taken place. Well written and compelling, this book has been called "transformative" and has been hailed by reviewers.
Breaking Dawn (The Twilight Saga, Book 4)
By Stephanie Meyer
Bella is still torn between the love of her vampire paramour and werewolf suitor. For many, this fourth installment in the Twilight series feels like filler. Nevertheless, 'Breaking Dawn' remains popular with readers both young and old and sales are continually bolstered by the popularity of the movie franchise.
Eclipse (The Twilight Saga, Book 3)
By Stephanie Meyer
Only slightly slower selling than its follow up, the third book in the series follows the love life of high school student Bella Swan, whose potential mates include a vampire and a werewolf.
Let the Great World Spin: A Novel
By Colum McCann
This exquisite novel lets the reader peek in on ten very diverse lives in 1974 New York. It's all precariously connected by the tightrope walking feat of Philippe Petit, who walked between the WTC towers on a cable in late summer of 1974.
The Girl Who Played with Fire
By Stieg Larsson
The follow up to 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' focuses on the Swedish sex trade.
Sarah’s Key
By Tatiana de Rosnay
This riveting historical novel discusses regrettable French behavior regarding the arrest of Jewish families living in France during the Second World War. Alternating between the past and present, de Rosnay revolves the plot around an American writer whose marriage hangs in the balance of her sordid discoveries.
