2003 Books
From bestselling novels to critically acclaimed works, 2003 was filled with captivating stories that have stood the test of time. In this list, we highlight the most popular books of 2003, celebrating the titles that topped the charts and won the hearts of book lovers everywhere.
The Lovely Bones
Written by: Alice Sebold
Outline: We meet Susie Salmon at 14 years old, and she is already in heaven. She tells us that this was before public service announcements and milk carton photos. In 1973, when Susie disappeared mysteriously, people believed these things didn’t happen.
East of Eden
Written by: John Steinbeck
Outline: It is a masterpiece of Biblical scope and the magnum opus of John Steinbeck, America's most enduring author. In his journal, John Steinbeck, a Nobel Prize winner, called East of Eden "the original book." Indeed, it has the primordial power …
A Short History Of Nearly Everything
Written by: Bill Bryson
Outline: One Summer is the bestselling book by One Summer, one of the most loved writers in the world. He embarks on his final journey to the most difficult and mysterious questions science has ever attempted to answer.
The Five People You Meet In Heaven
Written by: Mitch Albom
Outline: This paperback edition, with flaps, of the #1 New York Times Bestseller Eddie is a veteran of World War II who feels trapped in his life fixing rides at a beach amusement park.
The Da Vinci Code (Robert Langdon, #2)
Written by: Dan Brown
Outline: Robert Langdon, a Harvard symbologist, is summoned to the Louvre in Paris after the elderly curator is murdered, leading him and a French cryptologist to uncover a trail of clues hidden in Leonardo da Vinci's works and a secret society's …
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Written by: Mark Haddon
Outline: Christopher, a highly intelligent individual with exceptional knowledge, struggles with social interactions and sensory sensitivities, yet embarks on a captivating quest to investigate a mysterious dog's death, resulting in a widely acclaimed and unique novel.
The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America
Written by: Erik Larson
Outline: Erik Larson's "The Devil in the White City" skillfully interweaves the stories of architect Daniel H. Burnham, who was responsible for constructing the renowned "White City" for the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, and serial killer H.H. Holmes, who exploited the …
Can You Keep a Secret?
Written by: Sophie Kinsella
Outline: Emma Corrigan, a young woman with a big heart and a lively spirit, harbors various secrets, including her boyfriend's appearance, her sexual history, and her lack of knowledge about NATO. These secrets are unexpectedly revealed to a stranger on a …
Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers
Written by: Mary Roach
Outline: Mary Roach's classic work explores the fascinating and often unconventional ways in which cadavers have contributed to scientific advancements over the centuries, from testing medical procedures to aiding in the resolution of historical mysteries. This book delves into the intriguing …
Benjamin Franklin: An American Life
Written by: Walter Isaacson
Outline: Walter Isaacson's vivid and witty biography brings Benjamin Franklin to life, revealing him as a multifaceted Founding Father who helped define both his own time and ours, as a scientist, inventor, diplomat, writer, and business strategist, as well as a …
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