2010 Books
From bestselling novels to critically acclaimed works, 2010 was filled with captivating stories that have stood the test of time. In this list, we highlight the most popular books of 2010, 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.
Dear John
Written by: Nicholas Sparks
Outline: #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR John is an angry rebel who quit school to enlist in the Army. Not knowing what else to do, he meets Savannah, the girl of his dreams.
The Help
Written by: Kathryn Stockett
Outline: Aibileen, a black maid from 1962 Jackson, Mississippi is now unable to keep her bitterness in check. Minny, her friend, has never been able to keep her mouth shut. But now she must keep secrets about her employer which leave …
The Immortal Life Of Henrietta Lacks
Written by: Rebecca Skloot
Outline: #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERHer real name was Henrietta Lacks. Scientists call her HeLa. Her cells were taken in 1951 without her knowledge and became one of the most important records in black tobacco farming.
Room
Written by: Emma Donoghue
Outline: NOW A MAJOR MOOTION PICTURE -- Nominated for Four Academy Awards, including Best Picture. . . . It is where he was born. It is where he and Ma eat, sleep, play, and learn.
Will Grayson, Will Grayson
Written by: John Green
Outline: Two strangers, both named Will Grayson, cross paths in an unlikely corner of Chicago, leading to their lives becoming intertwined as they navigate new romantic interests and collaborate on an ambitious high school musical production.
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing
Written by: Marie Kondō
Outline: Maintaining a clutter-free home can be an ongoing challenge, as papers and clothes often accumulate despite your best efforts. Dealing with these piles of belongings can feel overwhelming, like navigating through a tangled web of clutter.
Before I Fall
Written by: Lauren Oliver
Outline: Lauren Oliver's debut novel, "Before I Fall," explores thought-provoking questions about love, death, and the impact of one person's life on others. The story follows popular high school senior Samantha Kingston, who relives the last day of her life seven …
What Alice Forgot
Written by: Liane Moriarty
Outline: Alice, a 29-year-old woman, has lost the last 10 years of her life after a fall during a step aerobics class. She now finds herself in a completely different life, with a family and a divorce, struggling to reconcile her …
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