Best 9 Popular Book Reviews of 2024

Explore our list of popular book themed reads. From classics to modern hits, we share the best picks.
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Looking for your next popular book to get lost in is like searching for a needle in a haystack. To help, we’ve lovingly selected nine masterpieces from the endless pages of literature. We focus on captivating stories, unforgettable characters, and page-turning plots from each popular book. Whether you’re a fan of thrilling mysteries or classic love stories, our list will guide you to the perfect reading adventure. Grab a comfy chair and get ready to dive into our selection of the best popular books that will make you laugh, cry, and maybe even gasp!

On this list:

9 The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

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  • Genre: Young Adult
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, Kindle, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2012
  • Pages: 313

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This popular book captures YA hearts with humor and tears. We cried, we laughed, then we cried more.

8 The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins

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  • Genre: Thriller
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, Kindle, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2015
  • Pages: 395

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A thriller that kept us looking at everyone on trains suspiciously. Popular book for mystery lovers.

7 Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

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  • Genre: Mystery
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, Kindle, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2012
  • Pages: 432

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A wild ride. We won’t look at marriage the same way again. This popular book will twist your brain.

6 The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

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  • Genre: Dystopian
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, Kindle, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2008
  • Pages: 374

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May the odds be ever in your favor! This popular book started a whole new world of dystopia for us.

5 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling

  • Genre: Fantasy
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, Kindle, Audiobook
  • Year released: 1997
  • Pages: 309

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A popular book that launched a legendary series. We still wait for our Hogwarts letters.

4 Angels & Demons by Dan Brown

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  • Genre: Thriller, Mystery
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, Kindle, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2000
  • Pages: 616

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Chosen for its thrilling, historical mystery similar to The Da Vinci Code, but offering a new adventure with Robert Langdon.

3 To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

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  • Genre: Fiction
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, Kindle, Audiobook
  • Year released: 1960
  • Pages: 281

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A classic we all need. This popular book reminded us of the importance of empathy.

2 Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

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  • Genre: Romance
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, Kindle, Audiobook
  • Year released: 1813
  • Pages: 432

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We swoon over Mr. Darcy every time. This popular book proves timeless love stories never get old.

1 1984 by George Orwell

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  • Genre: Dystopian
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, Kindle, Audiobook
  • Year released: 1949
  • Pages: 328

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The classic dystopian novel that feels eerily relevant. This popular book’s powerful themes and warnings resonate with readers.

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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!