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2019 Books

From bestselling novels to critically acclaimed works, 2019 was filled with captivating stories that have stood the test of time. In this list, we highlight the most popular books of 2019, celebrating the titles that topped the charts and won the hearts of book lovers everywhere.

The Art Of Racing In The Rain
Written by: Garth Stein
Outline: This is a heartbreaking, but ultimately hilarious, story about family, love and loyalty. It's a fascinating look at the absurdities and wonders of human life.
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
The Silent Patient
Written by: Alex Michaelides
Outline: Theo Faber tries unraveling the events that occurred the night Alicia Berenson shot her husband.
The Giver of Stars
Written by: Jojo Moyes
Outline: As part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s traveling library in Kentucky, Depression-era Kentucky, women deliver books to others.
Daisy Jones & The Six
Written by: Taylor Jenkins Reid
Outline: Daisy, a young woman in 1960s Los Angeles, dreams of singing at the Whisky a Go Go and becomes entangled with the band The Six, led by the charismatic Billy Dunne, as they navigate the thrills and challenges of the …
Red, White & Royal Blue
Written by: Casey McQuiston
Outline: The First Son, Alex Claremont-Diaz, and his sister, along with the Veep's granddaughter, form the "White House Trio," a strategic marketing ploy for his mother, the President. When a confrontation with his longtime rival, Prince Henry, at a royal wedding …
Regretting You
Written by: Colleen Hoover
Outline: Morgan Grant and her daughter Clara have vastly different personalities and goals, leading to a strained relationship. Their family dynamic is further disrupted by a tragic accident involving Morgan's husband and Clara's father, Chris, which has far-reaching consequences that challenge …
Such a Fun Age
Written by: Kiley Reid
Outline: A thought-provoking debut novel that delves into the complexities of race, privilege, and the unexpected connections that can challenge one's preconceptions. The story follows a young black babysitter, Emira, and her well-intentioned employer, Alix, as they navigate the aftermath of …
On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous
Written by: Ocean Vuong
Outline: Ocean Vuong's debut novel is a poignant letter from a son to his illiterate mother, exploring their family's Vietnamese heritage and the complexities of race, class, and masculinity. It is a powerful exploration of the human experience, grappling with themes …
Maybe You Should Talk to Someone
Written by: Lori Gottlieb
Outline: Lori Gottlieb, a therapist in Los Angeles, experiences a crisis that turns her world upside down, leading her to seek help from the quirky but seasoned therapist Wendell. As Gottlieb explores the lives of her patients, she finds that the …