Are you ready to embark on a literary adventure and add some new titles to your travel reading list? Look no further! We’ve curated a list of the top 20 bestselling books of 2023 that will transport you to far-off lands, ignite your sense of wanderlust, and leave you wanting more. From inspiring travel memoirs to suspenseful novels set in exotic locales, these books are perfect companions for your next journey. Whether you’re planning a trip or just dreaming of one, these must-reads are sure to satisfy your thirst for adventure. So grab a copy, pack it in your suitcase, and let the journey begin!
1. “It Starts With Us” by Colleen Hoover
A heart-wrenching and emotional novel that explores the complexities of love, family and relationships. It tells the story of two young people falling in love while navigating the challenges of a broken family and hidden secrets.
2. “The Fifth Witness” by Michael Connelly
A gripping legal thriller, featuring the return of defense attorney Mickey Haller, as he navigates a high-profile foreclosure fraud case, while fighting to clear his own name and uncovering a sinister conspiracy.
3. “The Forgotten Garden” by Kate Morton
A captivating mystery novel, that explores themes of family, love, and loss as it tells the story of a young girl abandoned on a ship bound for Australia in 1913, and her quest to uncover the truth and secrets that lay hidden in a garden.
4. “The Testaments” by Margaret Atwood
This sequel to “The Handmaid’s Tale” is one of the most highly-anticipated books of the year.
5. “The Nightingale” by Kristin Hannah
This bestselling novel tells the story of two sisters during World War II.
6. “The Great Alone” by Kristin Hannah
This novel tells the story of a family living in Alaska during the 1970s.
7. “The Immortalists” by Chloe Benjamin
This novel tells the story of four siblings who discover their fate.
8. “The Girl on the Train” by Paula Hawkins
This bestselling thriller tells the story of a woman who becomes obsessed with a couple she sees on her daily commute.
9. “The Goldfinch” by Donna Tartt
This Pulitzer Prize-winning novel tells the story of a boy who survives a terrorist attack.
10. “The Handmaid’s Tale” by Margaret Atwood
This classic novel is set in a dystopian society where women are forced into sexual servitude.
11. “The Dutch House” by Ann Patchett
This novel tells the story of a family and the house that becomes the center of their lives.
12. “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho
This classic novel tells the story of a young shepherd who embarks on a journey to find his destiny.
13. “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” by Taylor Jenkins Reid
This novel tells the story of a Hollywood actress and the men she loved.
14. “The Water Dancer” by Ta-Nehisi Coates
This novel tells the story of a man who escapes slavery using his powers of memory.
15. “The Vanishing Half” by Brit Bennett
This bestselling novel tells the story of twin sisters who grow up in a small, southern black community, but take vastly different paths in life.
16. “The Code Breaker” by Walter Isaacson
This biography tells the story of the brilliant and tragic life of Alan Turing, the father of modern computing and the man who broke the Enigma code during World War II.
17. “The Silent Patient” by Alex Michaelides
This bestselling thriller tells the story of a psychotherapist who becomes obsessed with the case of a famous painter who was convicted of murdering his wife.
18. “The Overstory” by Richard Powers
This Pulitzer Prize-winning novel tells the story of a group of strangers who come together to save a stand of ancient trees.
19. “The City We Became” by N.K. Jemisin
This latest novel from Hugo award-winning author N.K. Jemisin is a thrilling science fiction story set in New York City, where the city is alive, and personified by five avatars who must fight to protect it from an ancient enemy.
20. “Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus
A coming-of-age novel that follows the story of a young woman who discovers her passion for science and her own identity, as she navigates the challenges of the Civil Rights era and the fight for equal rights.
2023 promises to be a great year for book lovers with a wide variety of must-have books to choose from. From fiction to thrillers, romance to mysteries, these top 20 bestsellers offer something for every reader. Whether you’re looking for a gripping thriller, a heartwarming romance, or a thought-provoking novel, these books are sure to keep you entertained and engaged. So, make sure to add these books to your reading list for 2023 and happy reading!
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