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1982 Books

From bestselling novels to critically acclaimed works, 1982 was filled with captivating stories that have stood the test of time. In this list, we highlight the most popular books of 1982, celebrating the titles that topped the charts and won the hearts of book lovers everywhere.

Cosmos
Written by: Carl Sagan
Outline: One of the most popular science books ever is RETURNING to Television as an All-New Miniseries on FOXCosmos. Sagan presents a blue-blue world that is jewel-like in clear-eyed prose.
The Hotel New Hampshire
Written by: John Irving
Outline: "The first illusion of my father was that bears could live with human beings. The second was that humans could survive living in hotels."
Different Seasons
Written by: Stephen King
Outline: The Magical Pen of Stephen King and Four Mesmerizing Novellas Rita Hayworth, and the Shawshank Retribution"An unjustly imprisoned convict seeks strange and startling revenge...the basis of the Best Picture Academy Award
A Light In The Attic
Written by: Shel Silverstein
Outline: While I was thinking here last night, Some Whatifs crawled into my ear. They danced and partied all night. And sang the same old Whatif song: What if I fail that test?
The Color Purple
Written by: Alice Walker
Outline: The novel "The Color Purple" by Alice Walker powerfully depicts the lives of African American women in early 20th-century rural Georgia, exploring themes of domestic and sexual abuse, resilience, and the transformative power of sisterhood and love. Through a series …
The BFG
Written by: Roald Dahl
Outline: Sophie, a young girl, is fortunate to have been captured by the Big Friendly Giant (BFG) instead of the other bone-crunching giants, as the BFG is kind and gentle. Determined to stop the other giants from harming children, Sophie decides …
The House of the Spirits
Written by: Isabel Allende
Outline: Isabel Allende's acclaimed novel, "The House of the Spirits," chronicles the intergenerational saga of the Trueba family, weaving a tapestry of triumphs and tragedies, where the personal and political intertwine, culminating in a revolutionary future led by the family's ambitious …
The Tao of Pooh
Written by: Benjamin Hoff
Outline: The book "The Wisdom of Pooh" by Benjamin Hoff explores the concept of Western Taoism, using the beloved characters of Winnie-the-Pooh to illustrate the practical and accessible nature of Taoist philosophy. Through engaging dialogues, the author effortlessly conveys the valuable …
The Running Man
Written by: Richard Bachman
Outline: In a dystopian future, a desperate man named Ben Richards, struggling to afford medical care for his sick daughter, becomes a contestant on a deadly reality show where the stakes are life or death. Forced to compete for a chance …
Ham on Rye
Written by: Charles Bukowski
Outline: Charles Bukowski's acclaimed novel "Ham on Rye" provides a raw and unflinching account of the author's own impoverished youth, chronicling his formative experiences with hardship, self-discovery, and the challenges of coming of age during the Great Depression.
Annie on My Mind
Written by: Nancy Garden
Outline: This poignant novel chronicles the journey of two teenage girls whose deep friendship evolves into a profound love, as they navigate societal pressures and strive to remain true to their authentic selves. The book's controversial nature has led to its …