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1987 Books

From bestselling novels to critically acclaimed works, 1987 was filled with captivating stories that have stood the test of time. In this list, we highlight the most popular books of 1987, celebrating the titles that topped the charts and won the hearts of book lovers everywhere.

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The Polar Express
Written by: Chris Van Allsburg
Outline: Remember that there is so much wonder in the world. This holiday season, remind yourself to look for it and listen to what it has to say. This limited edition, lavish box set will bring magic to your home and …
Misery
Written by: Stephen King
Outline: This is the #1 national bestseller about a famous author held captive by his "number 1 fan" and suffering from a terrifying case of writer's blocks--which could prove fatal.
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 Prince Of Tides
Written by: Pat Conroy
Outline: PAT CONROY has written a massive, brazen novel that is both honest and full of drama. This is the story of Tom Wingo, a turbulent man who was gifted at writing. It spans forty years.
Watchers
Written by: Dean R. Koontz
Outline: Two genetically modified life forms have been retrieved from a government laboratory. The one is a remarkable dog with incredible intelligence. The other is a hybrid monster with a violent and brutal nature.
Sphere
Written by: Michael Crichton
Outline: "Ingenious and beguiling."--Time"Crichton keeps us guessing at every turn in his best work since The Andromeda Strain."--Los Angeles Times"Sphere may be Crichton's best novel, but even if it ranked only second
Beloved
Written by: Toni Morrison
Outline: This spellbinding novel, which stares unflinchingly into slavery's abyss, transforms history into a powerful story like Exodus and intimate as a lullaby.
The Tommyknockers
Written by: Stephen King
Outline: Stephen King, master storyteller, presents the terrifying #1 New York Times Bestseller about a frightening otherworldly discovery that has devastating effects on a small-town.
It
Written by: Stephen King
Outline: Stephen King's classic, terrifying #1 New York Times bestseller is now a major motion movie. It tells the story of seven adults returning to their hometown to face a horror they first encountered as teens...an evil that doesn't have a …
Norwegian Wood
Written by: Haruki Murakami
Outline: Toru, a reserved and earnest college student in Tokyo, is deeply devoted to Naoko, a beautiful and introspective young woman, but their relationship is overshadowed by the tragic death of their best friend. As Naoko retreats further into her own …
Watchmen
Written by: Alan Moore
Outline: This acclaimed graphic novel explores the flawed humanity of a group of superheroes, while also dissecting the concept of the superhero itself as they are pursued by a mysterious assassin. Considered a seminal work in the graphic novel genre, it …