2021 has been an exciting year for fiction lovers right from the beginning. While the world has been incessantly watching even the worst TV shows due to the pandemic, the year 2021 has got you covered with these enticing fictional masterpieces. If you have never found an excuse to indulge yourself in fiction, 2021 is your excuse. If you are a fiction lover yourself, 2021 has brimming page turners in store for you. It is only 6 months into 2021, and we already have a range of top-selling fictional delights. To make your job easier and to recommend you our best choices, we have compiled a list of top 10 best sellers in fiction in 2021. Scroll through the article to check if you have already gone through them or add them to your bucket list, if you haven’t already:
Legacy: Legacy is the masterpiece in romantic thriller genre by the New York Times #1 bestselling author, Nora Roberts. As always, Nora blended people, things, and places packaged in a book to give the readers a beautiful experience. The captivating romance casts, as always, a career-driven, smart, strong, and accomplished heroine, Adrian, and the handsome childhood crush of Adrian, Raylan. Although the suspense part is small in this recent work of Nora, it keeps building up into a nail-biting one from the third part of the book.
This book is a combination of light and darkness, choices and commitment, love and family, and friendship and simmering rage. Moreover, it is a story Nora Roberts has a knack for writing. If you are looking for a contemporary romance, this book might not thrill you; rather this is a book of emotions with a tinge of suspense.
No One Is Talking About This: This fiction novel by “Patricia Lockwood” has been shortlisted for women’s prize 2021. This auto fictional account may divide opinions into two parts. You might either admire the way the issue has been discussed or think that it is massively overhyped. However, the truth is that this novel is a challenging read and helps you evolve as a reader. This is going to be a good read for people of all ages as the concept is unique and appeals to especially the Gen Z people indulging in Twitter.
Klara and the Sun: Klara and the Sun is the first book of Kazuo Ishigaro after receiving the Nobel Prize in Literature. The readers and critics are all equally excited for this long-delayed release. The fictional novel briefly touches upon the world view of the changing world through the story of an artificial friend named Klara, who keeps on observing the qualities and behavior of the visitors of her store. It is a power packed and beautiful exploration into the significant questions that have been shaking humanity for centuries like “What makes a person?”
“Why is life worth living and remembering?” “How do our opinions shape the world?” and “What love is?” This novel makes you sad not because of the story; rather because of the emotional brilliance that the author has managed to convey through an artificial friend.
The Four Winds: The another New York Times #1 bestselling author, Kristen Hannah’s brilliant and chilling, The Four Winds, displays the heroic courage and sacrifice of a woman that defines the bravery of the generation hit hard by the Great Depression. This history fiction has been more than successful in capturing the grieves of millions of Americans, who endured through one of history’s toughest battles on humanity.
Elsa Martinelli, the lead cast in the novel, displays exceptional courage at uncertain times unlike her neighbors who choose to flee to the west in search of survival. The introverted bookworm girl has been thrown into an abyss of grief, which shaped her into a fighter rather than a mere survivor. It’s poignant, heart wrenching, and shocking at the end of the novel. The Four Winds literally takes you through the painful journey of Elsa Martinelli making it hard to believe that it’s just a book; rather a fictional book.
The Last Thing He Told Me: This top selling fictional novel is authored by “Laura Dave.” The writing style, characters, plot, and the subtle emotions displayed in the novel hooks you to it right from the beginning. Laura Dave’s The Last Thing He Told Me is a suspense thriller about a man living a life and his wife and daughter trying to explore the truth about him.
The nail biting revelations are added jewels to the crown of this suspense thriller. This addictive emotional and suspense thriller involving a family is a must read in 2021.
The Lamplighters: The Lamplighters is another masterpiece in the category of history suspense fiction in this year authored by Emma Stonex. The suspense thriller walks the readers through the story of three keepers of a remote lighthouse, who disappear suddenly in a mysterious turn of incidences and their wives who are connected with their tragic past yet driven apart due to their even more tragic circumstances. The emotion rich novel is an attempt to throw light on another side of the story taking account of the experiences of the women, Helen, Jenny, and Michelle, the wives of three lost men.
This character oriented novel is a slow mystery sending chills down your spine as you immerse yourself into the novel. The Lamplighters is a mixed bag of grief, anger, and panic. You will definitely love this read if you are fan of fiction and thrillers.
The Lost Apothecary: The Lost Apothecary is a delight to fiction and thriller lovers. The author “Sarah Penner” attempted to blend crime, emotions, and thrilling elements in a proportionate manner giving the audience an intriguing experience. The whole journey through the novel will be a nail-biting one as it revolves around a female apothecary who dispenses poison to men who have mistaken their women.
Even if you are not an admirer of historical fiction, this novel is going to tie you to your seats until the climax. The novel is an overall attention-capturing and nail biting experience. The impeccable characterization of Nella, the female apothecary, the mysterious history surrounding Nella, and dark atmosphere is surely a heart winner. All credits must be given to Sarah Penner for her brilliance displayed in her debut novel.
The Wife Upstairs: The explosive domestic mystery authored by Rachel Hawkins revolves around Jane, a recently arrived resident in Birmingham, Alabama. The novel is surprising and engrossing with loads of twists, humor-filled story, and intriguing mystery. It is a wholesome read in a lockdown to instantly repair your mood. The thriller literally appeals to every kind of thriller lover keeping you on your toes throughout the read. This instant New York Times and USA Today “best seller” must occupy the top spot in your library in 2021.
If you are an ardent fan of suspense thriller fiction, this novel is twisty, turny, and utterly compelling. What else do you possibly ask for, when the novel is already packed with all the thriller elements?
The Maidens: This intriguing fiction is brilliantly authored by Alex Michaelides. Mariana Andros is a capable group therapist, who has to leave to Cambridge University to help her cousin. The former alumni of Cambridge University feels the rush of emotions as she steps back in her university after a long period.
Putting her emotions aside, Mariana helps Zoe, her cousin, in finding the murderer of her friend in the University, who she suspects to be Edward Fosca, the Greek Tragedy professor. Fosca manages to persuade a secret group of young women in the university to lie in his favor yet Mariana manages to insert herself in the investigation to find the truth.
The Maidens is an interesting read in which the author, Alex has woven together all the significant aspects in an intriguing manner. This wonderfully crafted novel will definitely keep you engaged in this lockdown period.
Who is Maud Dixon: Who is Maud Dixon is a well-crafted novel by Alexandra Andrews. The fictional story primarily revolves around a small-town striver, Florence Darrow who aspires to become a celebrated writer. When Florence finally gets the chance to become the assistant of Maud Dixon, an anonymous yet much celebrated writer, Florence strongly believes that the universe is providing her an opportunity. The joy for Florence is not long lived and fades away with an unfortunate car accident. The intriguing turn of events and experiences of Florence from then are a worthy journey for the readers to experience themselves.
Alexandra Andrews has put in some decent effort into her debut work and it is too good to be a debut, some say. The premise of the novel flows smoothly before finally taking you on a roller coaster ride of suspenses and surprises. The 4 star rated book on goodreads will prompt you to give a 5 star rating with its brilliantly crafted ending.
This expertly crafted novel is one of the best fictions so far in 2021.
Making their places into the New York Times and USA Today best seller fiction categories, they are undoubtedly the top picks of fiction lovers this year. Brace yourselves to embrace these new fiction best sellers in 2021. While “Legacy” has been breaking all the top-seller records already, the remaining novels are nowhere compromising too with making their places in top slots in even UK and other places.