15 Best NY Best Sellers of 2025 Reviewed

This list of ny best sellers includes thrilling reads that'll keep you turning pages while sipping on your favorite beverage.

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Welcome to our ultimate guide to the 15 best ‘ny best sellers’ books! We focus on gripping plots, unforgettable characters, and tales that stay with you long after you turn the last page. We’ll share stories that have won hearts and awards, and draw you into worlds both magical and hauntingly real. Whether you’re into thrillers, historical dramas, or heartwarming tales, there’s something here for everyone. So grab a cup of tea, get comfy, and let’s explore some of the finest reads that have made their mark on the ‘ny best sellers’ list.

On this list:

15 The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

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  • Genre: Thriller
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2019
  • Pages: 336

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This psychological thriller kept us hooked and guessing till the last page. A real page-turner with a twist we didn’t see coming!

14 Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens

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  • Genre: Fiction
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2018
  • Pages: 368

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A mystery and a coming-of-age story all rolled into one. The marsh setting is nearly a character itself.

13 Educated by Tara Westover

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  • Genre: Memoir
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2018
  • Pages: 334

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An inspiring memoir about growing up in a survivalist family and striving for education. Left us all feeling grateful for school.

12 Becoming by Michelle Obama

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  • Genre: Memoir
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2018
  • Pages: 448

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By the end of reading this, we all wanted to be Michelle Obama’s friend. A deep dive into her life with an uplifting message.

11 The Testaments by Margaret Atwood

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  • Genre: Dystopian
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2019
  • Pages: 432

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We love a good dystopia, and this sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale does not disappoint. Three narrators, loads of drama.

10 Normal People by Sally Rooney

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  • Genre: Fiction
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2018
  • Pages: 273

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The book is both heart-wrenching and relatable. We see ourselves in Connell and Marianne’s complicated friendship.

9 The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt

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  • Genre: Fiction
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2013
  • Pages: 784

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An epic tale that spans years and continents. The story follows Theo Decker and a painting that changes his life.

8 Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng

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  • Genre: Fiction
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2017
  • Pages: 352

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Family drama, anyone? We loved this tale of two families living in an Ohio suburb. It’s heartwarming and scandalous.

7 The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah

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  • Genre: Historical Fiction
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2015
  • Pages: 440

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A moving tale of two sisters in World War II France. Heartbreaking and inspiring, with a box of tissues needed.

6 The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris

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  • Genre: Historical Fiction
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2018
  • Pages: 288

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A haunting love story set in one of the darkest times in history. Based on true events, it’s both uplifting and tragic.

5 American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins

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  • Genre: Fiction
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2020
  • Pages: 400

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A mother and son flee to the US from a drug cartel in Mexico. It’s a gripping tale of survival and hope.

4 The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett

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  • Genre: Fiction
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2020
  • Pages: 343

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Oh, the family secrets! This book explores themes of race and identity in a way that keeps us talking about it for days.

3 Circe by Madeline Miller

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  • Genre: Fantasy
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2018
  • Pages: 393

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Greek mythology with a twist. We followed Circe’s journey from a minor character to a strong heroine with sheer joy.

2 The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn

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  • Genre: Thriller
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2018
  • Pages: 448

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We thought we had the plot figured out, but this thriller hit us with twists from every angle. Total shocker.

1 The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

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  • Genre: Fantasy
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2011
  • Pages: 512

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It’s magical, enchanting, and mysterious. The tale of Celia and Marco battling in a circus takes reader’s breath away. The best on our list for its unique storytelling, captivating characters, and lush descriptions. All of us fell under its spell as the boundaries of reality and illusion blurred. Plus, it’s a must-read for fans of fantasy and magic.

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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.

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