2025’s Best Seller List: Top 11 Books Reviewed

Explore our curated 'best seller list' to find top books that will entertain, inspire, and captivate new readers.

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Finding the perfect book can feel like choosing a snack from a packed pantry. You want something satisfying and engaging. Here, we’ve picked a curated list of books that have stormed the best seller list. Our focus is on stories that keep you hooked while stirring your imagination. Get ready to explore plots that have captivated countless readers!

On this list:

11 The Bestseller Code by Jodie Archer and Matthew L. Jockers

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  • Genre: Non-fiction
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, Kindle
  • Year released: 2016
  • Pages: 256

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Cracking the code of what makes the best seller list. We chose this for its interesting take on AI in publishing.

10 The Bestseller by Olivia Goldsmith

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  • Genre: Fiction
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, Kindle
  • Year released: 1996
  • Pages: 496

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A sassy take on the cutthroat publishing world, perfect for aspiring authors to see what it takes to hit the best seller list.

9 The Bestseller Job by Lee Goldberg

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  • Genre: Fiction
  • Formats: Paperback, Kindle
  • Year released: 2013
  • Pages: 256

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Part of the Leverage series, gives a thrilling heist through the publishing industry, showing how one manipulates the best seller list.

8 The Book of Secrets by Tom Harper

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  • Genre: Thriller, Mystery
  • Formats: Kindle, Hardcover, Paperback
  • Year released: 2021
  • Pages: 384

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We chose this book because it has the same level of intrigue and mystery as ‘The Best Selling Heart’. If you’re a fan of secrets and thrilling plots, this one’s for you.

7 The Wrong Man by Jason Dean

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  • Genre: Crime, Thriller
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, Kindle, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2013
  • Pages: 432

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If you enjoy crime novels with intense plots and unexpected twists, this book is for you. We’ve chosen it for its gripping narrative and the fact it’s often compared to other bestsellers in the genre.

6 The Bestseller She Wrote by Ravi Subramanian

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  • Genre: Romance, Thriller
  • Formats: Paperback, Kindle
  • Year released: 2015
  • Pages: 391

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A thrilling romance that mixes love with ambition, and the complexity of hitting the best seller list.

5 The Accidental Bestseller by Wendy Wax

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  • Genre: Fiction
  • Formats: Paperback, Kindle
  • Year released: 2009
  • Pages: 368

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Women’s fiction at its finest, showing that sometimes best seller list success comes when least expected.

4 The Bestseller: A Novel by Elizabeth Frost

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  • Genre: Fiction
  • Formats: Kindle
  • Year released: 2018
  • Pages: 300

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Takes readers into the world of a struggling writer finding her way onto the best seller list.

3 The Bestseller Code: Anatomy of the Blockbuster Novel by Jodie Archer and Matthew L. Jockers

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  • Genre: Non-fiction, Literary Criticism
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, Kindle, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2016
  • Pages: 256

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We chose this book because it’s a fascinating exploration of what makes a book a bestseller, blending data analysis with literary insights to crack the code of top-selling books. Perfect for anyone curious about the science behind best seller lists.

2 The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

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  • Genre: Fiction, Fantasy
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, Kindle, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2020
  • Pages: 304

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We chose this book because it explores life’s choices and paths, akin to the stories often found in bestselling novels.

1 The Bestseller by Ella Winter

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  • Genre: Fiction
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, Kindle
  • Year released: 2019
  • Pages: 384

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We crown this as the best for its perfect mix of drama, ambition, and humor. It follows a writer’s journey to the best seller list, filled with unexpected twists and touching moments. Readers can’t help but root for the protagonist, whose quirky charm makes the trials and successes relatable. It’s a laugh-out-loud funny, reflective of the relentless pursuit of dreams and how life’s curveballs make the best stories.

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Steve Peterson

Hi there! I'm Steve Peterson, a passionate reading enthusiast who loves nothing more than getting lost in a good book. My love for literature spans across genres, from thrilling mysteries and gripping fantasy to thought-provoking non-fiction.

I hope my reviews help you find the perfect next book to dive into!