Best Selling Books You Won’t Want to Miss Right Now
- Alis Page
- May 7
- 8 min read
Updated: 4 days ago
If you’re on the hunt for your next great read and want something that's already earned a seal of approval from thousands of readers, this list of best selling books is exactly where you need to start. From gripping thrillers and heart warming romances to thought-provoking literary fiction, these are the books that have been flying off the shelves lately—and for good reason. Whether you're catching up with what everyone’s talking about or adding to your growing TBR pile, these page-turners are sure to hit the spot.
1. "James" by Percival Everett
An action-packed reimagining of "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," offering a fresh perspective on the classic tale.
Title: James
Author: Percival Everett
Genre: Humour Historical
Publisher: Picador
Published Date 2025
Pages: 320
About Book: The Mississippi River, 1861. When the enslaved Jim overhears that he is about to be sold to a new owner in New Orleans and separated from his wife and daughter forever, he flees to nearby Jackson’s Island until he can formulate a plan. Meanwhile, Huck Finn has faked his own death to escape his violent father who recently returned to town.
So begins a dangerous and transcendent journey along the Mississippi River, towards the elusive promise of the free states and beyond. As James and Huck navigate the treacherous waters, each bend in the river holds the promise of both salvation and demise. And together, the unlikely pair embark on the most life-changing odyssey of them all . . .
2. "The Women" by Kristin Hannah
An intimate portrait of coming of age in a dangerous time, delving deep into the complexities of womanhood during tumultuous periods.
Title: The Women
Author: Kristin Hannah
Genre: Historical
Publisher: Pan
Published Date: 2025
Pages: 480
About Book: Their friendship changed lives. Their bravery changed history.
'Women can be heroes, too'. When twenty-year-old nursing student, Frances "Frankie" McGrath, hears these unexpected words, it is a revelation. Raised on California's idyllic Coronado Island and sheltered by her conservative parents, she has always prided herself on doing the right thing, being a good girl. But in 1965 the world is changing, and she suddenly imagines a different path for her life. When her brother ships out to serve in Vietnam, she impulsively joins the Army Nurses Corps and follows his path.
As green and inexperienced as the young men sent to Vietnam to fight, Frankie is overwhelmed by the chaos and destruction of war, as well as the unexpected trauma of coming home to a changed America. Frankie will also discover the true value of female friendship and the heartbreak that love can cause.
'Thank God for girlfriends. In this crazy, chaotic, divided world that was run by men, you could count on the women'
3. "Dream Count" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
A compelling narrative that explores the lives, loves, and desires of four women, showcasing Adichie's signature depth and insight.
Title: Dream Count
Author: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Genre: Literary
Publisher: Fourth State Published Date: 2025
Pages: 416
About Book: Chiamaka is a Nigerian travel writer living in America. Alone in the midst of the pandemic, she recalls her past lovers and grapples with her choices and regrets. Zikora, her best friend, is a lawyer who has been successful at everything until ― betrayed and broken hearted ― she must turn to the person she thought she needed least. Omelogor, Chiamaka’s bold, outspoken cousin, is a financial powerhouse in Nigeria who begins to question how well she knows herself. And Kadiatou, Chiamaka’s housekeeper, is proudly raising her daughter in America – but faces an unthinkable hardship that threatens all she has worked to achieve.
In Dream Count, Adichie trains her fierce eye on these women in a sparkling, transcendent novel that takes up the very nature of love itself. Is true happiness ever attainable or is it just a fleeting state? And how honest must we be with ourselves in order to love, and to be loved? A trenchant reflection on the choices we make and those made for us, on daughters and mothers, on our interconnected world, Dream Count pulses with emotional urgency and poignant, unflinching observations on the human heart, in language that soars with beauty and power. It confirms Adichie’s status as one of the most exciting and dynamic writers on the literary landscape.
4. "The God of the Woods" by Liz Moore
A gripping story where worlds collide following the vanishing of a teenager from her Adirondacks summer camp.
Title: The God of the Woods
Author: Liz Moore
Genre: Mystery thriller
Publisher: The Borough Press
Published Date: 2024
Pages: 448
About Book: Some said it was tragic, what happened to the Van Laars.
Some said the family deserved it. That they never even thanked the searchers who stayed out for five nights in the freezing forest trying to help find their missing son.
Some said there was a reason it took the family so long to call for help. That they knew what happened to the boy.
Now, fifteen years later, the Van Laars' teenage daughter has gone missing in the same wilderness as her brother. Some say the two disappearances aren’t connected.
Some say they are.
5. "All Fours" by Miranda July
An irreverent novel about a woman who upends her domestic life, blending humour with profound observations on modern existence.
Title: All Fours
Author: Miranda July
Genre: Literary
Publisher: Canongate Books
Published Date: 2024
Pages: 336
About Book: A semi-famous artist announces her plan to drive cross-country from LA to NY. Thirty minutes after leaving her husband and child at home, she spontaneously exits the freeway, beds down in a nondescript motel and immerses herself in a temporary reinvention that turns out to be the start of an entirely different journey.
Miranda July's second novel confirms the brilliance of her unique approach to fiction. With July's wry voice, perfect comic timing, unabashed curiosity about human intimacy and palpable delight in pushing boundaries, All Fours tells the story of one woman's quest for a new kind of freedom. Part absurd entertainment, part tender reinvention of the sexual, romantic and domestic life of a 45-year-old female artist, All Fours transcends expectations while excavating our beliefs about life lived as a woman. Once again, July hijacks the familiar and turns it into something new and thrillingly, profoundly alive.
6. "Wild Dark Shore" by Charlotte McConaghy
Set against rising sea levels, this tale follows a family on a remote island who rescues a mysterious woman, intertwining themes of survival and mystery.
Title: Wild Dark Shore
Author: Charlotte McConaghy
Genre: Mystery
Publisher: Thorndike Press
Published Date: 2025
Pages: 501
About Book: A family on a remote island. A mysterious woman washed ashore. A rising storm on the horizon.
Dominic Salt and his three children are caretakers of Shearwater, a tiny island not far from Antarctica. Home to the world's largest seed bank, Shearwater was once full of researchers, but with sea levels rising, the Salts are now its final inhabitants. Until, during the worst storm the island has ever seen, a woman mysteriously washes ashore.
Isolation has taken its toll on the Salts, but as they nurse the woman, Rowan, back to strength, it begins to feel like she might just be what they need. Rowan, long accustomed to protecting herself, starts imagining a future where she could belong to someone again.
But Rowan isn't telling the whole truth about why she set out for Shearwater. And when she discovers sabotaged radios and a freshly dug grave, she realizes Dominic is keeping his own secrets. As the storms on Shearwater gather force, they all must decide if they can trust each other enough to protect the precious seeds in their care before it's too late--and if they can finally put the tragedies of the past behind them to create something new, together.
A novel of breath taking twists, dizzying beauty, and ferocious love, Wild Dark Shore is about the impossible choices we make to protect the people we love, even as the world around us disappears.
7. "Onyx Storm" by Rebecca Yarros
This third instalment in the Empyrean series continues the thrilling saga of Violet Sorrengail as she navigates the perilous world of dragon riders. "Onyx Storm" has captivated readers with its blend of fantasy and romance, solidifying its place on bestseller lists.
Title: Onyx Storm
Author: Rebecca Yarros
Genre: Fantasy
Publisher:
Published Date: 2025
Pages: 544
About Book: After nearly eighteen months at Basgiath War College, Violet Sorrengail knows there's no more time for lessons. No more time for uncertainty. Because the battle has truly begun, and with enemies closing in from outside their walls and within their ranks, it's impossible to know who to trust. Now Violet must journey beyond the failing Aretian wards to seek allies from unfamiliar lands to stand with Navarre. The trip will test every bit of her wit, luck, and strength, but she will do anything to save what she loves - her dragons, her family, her home, and him. Even if it means keeping a secret so big, it could destroy everything. They need an army. They need power. They need magic. And they need the one thing only Violet can find - the truth. But a storm is coming... and not everyone can survive its wrath.
8. "The Strawberry Patch Pancake House" by Laurie Gilmore
This charming novel is set in the quaint town of Dream Harbour. It follows the story of a single dad and the warmth of found family, all centred around the beloved local eatery. Its heart warming narrative has resonated with readers, making it a standout in contemporary fiction
Title: The Strawberry Patch Pancake House"
Author: Laurie Gilmore
Genre: Cosy Mystery
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published Date: 2025
Pages: 384
About Book: s a world-renowned chef, single dad Archer never planned on moving to a small town, let alone running a pancake restaurant. But Dream Harbor needs a new chef, and Archer needs a community to help raise his daughter, Olive.
Iris has never managed to hold down a job for more than a few months. So when it’s suggested that Archer is looking for a live-in nanny, she almost runs in the opposite direction.
Now, Iris finds herself in a whole new world. One where her gorgeous new boss lives right across the hall and likes to cook topless… Keeping everything strictly professional should be easy, right?
These titles seem to be captivating readers and critics alike, making them standout choices for your next read.
And there you have it—a roundup of some of the best selling books that are making waves right now. Whether you’re after a binge-worthy thriller, a story that tugs on the heartstrings, or a book that lives up to the hype, I hope this list gives you plenty of inspiration. Let me know if you have read any of them and what you thought. Are they worthy of all the hype?
Love Alis x
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