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2018 Books

From bestselling novels to critically acclaimed works, 2018 was filled with captivating stories that have stood the test of time. In this list, we highlight the most popular books of 2018, celebrating the titles that topped the charts and won the hearts of book lovers everywhere.

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The Woman in the Window
Written by: A.J. Finn
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The Great Alone
Written by: Kristin Hannah
Outline: Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller! "A TOUR DE FORCE." --Kirkus (starred review)Alaska, 1974.Unpredictable. Unforgiving. Untamed. For a family in crisis, it is the ultimate test for survival.
Educated
Written by: Tara Westover
Outline: Memoir of a Cambridge Ph.D., who was raised by Idaho survivalists. She didn't enter a classroom until the age of 17
Becoming
Written by: Michelle Obama
Outline: Memoir: This former first lady shares stories about her childhood and time at the White House
Where the Crawdads Sing
Written by: Delia Owens
Outline: Kya Clark, a reclusive and talented naturalist, becomes the prime suspect in the death of a local man in a small fishing village. Owens' debut novel explores the impact of isolation on Kya's life and the intricate connection between her …
Verity
Written by: Colleen Hoover
Outline: Lowen Ashleigh, a struggling writer, is hired by Jeremy Crawford to complete his injured wife Verity's book series. While sorting through Verity's notes, Lowen uncovers an unfinished autobiography containing disturbing admissions, including Verity's recollection of her daughter's death. Lowen must …
Circe
Written by: Madeline Miller
Outline: Circe, the daughter of the sun god Helios, possesses the power of witchcraft, which she hones on a deserted island, encountering various mythological figures and facing the wrath of both men and gods. Ultimately, Circe must choose between her divine …
Normal People
Written by: Sally Rooney
Outline: Connell and Marianne, two teenagers from different social backgrounds, share a profound connection that they conceal at school. Years later, as they navigate their college lives at Trinity College in Dublin, their paths continue to intertwine, leading them to confront …
Love and Other Words
Written by: Christina Lauren
Outline: Macy Sorensen, a new pediatrics resident, is engaged to an older, financially secure man, but her carefully constructed life is disrupted when she reunites with Elliot Petropoulos, her first and only love, whose unexpected return forces her to confront the …
All Your Perfects
Written by: Colleen Hoover
Outline: Colleen Hoover's novel explores a troubled marriage, where the memories, mistakes, and secrets accumulated over the years threaten to tear the couple apart, and an old forgotten promise might be the key to saving their relationship or pushing it beyond …