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1993 Books

From bestselling novels to critically acclaimed works, 1993 was filled with captivating stories that have stood the test of time. In this list, we highlight the most popular books of 1993, celebrating the titles that topped the charts and won the hearts of book lovers everywhere.

The Client
Written by: John Grisham
Outline: In a weedy lot on the outskirts of Memphis, two boys watch a shiny Lincoln pull up to the curb...Eleven-year-old Mark Sway and his younger brother were sharing a forbidden cigarette when a chance encounter with a suicidal lawyer left …
Gerald'S Game
Written by: Stephen King
Outline: Stephen King's bedtime story is a different one. It tells the tale of a game between husband and wife that ends in death.
The Pelican Brief
Written by: John Grisham
Outline: A killer's Reebok whispers on the floors of a luxurious home in suburban Georgetown. A patron is quickly garroted to death in a porno house in D.C.
Women Who Run With The Wolves
Written by: Clarissa Pinkola Estes
Outline: "WOMEN WHO RUN WITH WOLVES" is more than a book. It's a gift of deep insight, wisdom, love, and compassion.
Girl, Interrupted
Written by: Susanna Kaysen
Outline: After a session with a psychiatrist she had never seen before, Susanna Kaysen, 18 years old, was taken in a taxi to McLean Hospital.
The Virgin Suicides
Written by: Jeffrey Eugenides
Outline: The girls appeared almost ordinary when their mother allowed them a single date, but their enigmatic personalities left a lasting impression on the boys who idolized them. Their shared adolescence is etched in the memories of these boys, including the …
Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art
Written by: Scott McCloud
Outline: This innovative comic book offers a comprehensive examination of the history, significance, and artistic aspects of comics and cartooning, earning praise from renowned figures in the industry, including Art Spiegelman, Matt Groening, and Will Eisner.
The Shipping News
Written by: Annie Proulx
Outline: Quoyle, a struggling journalist, is forced to start anew after his wife's death, retreating to his ancestral home in Newfoundland with his two daughters. As he and his family navigate the challenges of their new life, Quoyle confronts his personal …