Top 10 Best Sellers of 2018
We’ve flicked through several pages, going through many books over the past year; from insightful self-help books, harrowing horror novels and great works of literature. We’ve met, loved, hated and empathised with hundreds of fictional characters as we followed them through their discoveries, revelations and ordeals. With so many great stories to choose from, making a list of The top 10 Best Sellers of 2018 proved quite a challenge!
Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine — Gail Honeyman
Eleanor isn’t exactly winning any popularity contests, she’s a blunt but quirky social misfit who rigorously schedules her life like an overzealous librarian. Everything’s just fine and she likes it that way, thank you very much. But her life quickly becomes more than just fine when she meets, Raymond and Sammy, two other people who share her deeply-rooted isolation. It’s no small wonder that this heartwarming story of opening up is going to hit the big screen! Grab a copy before going watch this one!
Life Changing Magic Of Not Giving a F**k — Sarah Knight
Being an adult is stressful, and it’s something you’re just sort of, thrown into, with no real training and most of your friends are doing this stuff for the first time too! This book is a life manual for anyone who’s stressed out, overworked and lost. Sarah Knight explains, in hilarious detail, how to rid yourself of that which stresses us out and riddles us with anxieties. By not giving any f*cks about that which makes you unhappy, you can start mentally decluttering and start living a better, happier version of your life!
Origin: (Robert Langdon Book 5) — Dan Brown
From the author of the 2003 Best Seller, “The DaVinci Code” (yes, it’s been that long), comes the fifth instalment of Robert Langdon. Set in beautiful Spain, Robert is attending a huge, anthropological unveiling from one of his former students, a billionaire futurist whose presentation is going to hit the headlines, for more reasons than one. Langdon and Ambra Vidal find themselves trying to unravel the dark symbolism and hidden history in a bid to understand the mystery behind Kirsch’s secret! Anyone who has enjoyed a Dan Brown novel in the past is sure to enjoy this latest addition!
Camino Island — John Grisham
Have you ever stopped to wonder about the black market behind rare books and manuscripts? Mercer Mann, a struggling novelist and recently unemployed is convinced, thank in part to a handsome sum offered by a mysterious woman, to infiltrate Bruce Cable’s literary circle, one of the most prominent rare book dealers. America’s favourite storyteller’s newest book is sure to delight readers everywhere!
Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House — Michael Wolff
Putting it nicely, America’s current president leaves a lot to be desired. Michael Wolff has attempted to chronicle the behaviour of the world leader and the staff of his 2016 presidential campaign. Wolff had been given access to the White House during the first hundred days of Trump’s presidency as a fly on the wall observer. As a result, Wolff was able to witness first hand some of the most controversial moments of Trump’s presidency.
A Column of Fire — Ken Follett
This is the third book in the Kingsbridge Series and is a best-seller not only here, but in Canada, most of Europe, including Spain, the UK and Denmark and even in the United States! Set in 1558, Ned Willard finds himself in the turbulent Tudor times, when Elizabeth Tudor becomes Queen and the rest of Europe turning against England. This not only causes strife on a political scale, with Mary Queen of Scots claiming she is the rightful Queen but even in the lives of their subjects!
The President is Missing — James Patterson, Bill Clinton
When confidential information about an impending cyber attack is leaked, there are only eight possible suspects, including the President himself. This dramatic thriller keeps you turning the pages as you find yourself in the midst of a high stakes counter-terrorist operation! Patterson, working alongside former US President Bill Clinton, has managed to create yet another spellbinding novel!
Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow — Yuval Noah Harari
When considering some of the more significant questions of philosophy and of our place on this Earth, such as; consciousness, our ethical stances and the shared human experience, it is fascinating to look into the historical process that led us to this stage. Noah Harari is primarily a historian, as a result, his takes on the deeper questions offer a grounded and logical perspective. Homo Deus has and continues, to gain popularity in academic literary circles. A great read for anyone with an interest in philosophy!
Why Mummy Drinks — Gill Sims
Why Mummy Drinks is a hilarious and rather insightful journal of an Adrian Mole-esk, completely in denial and exhausted mother. Faced with the weary reality of ageing and yearning for life P.K. (pre-kids) Ellen voes to pull her socks up and try to be a proper modern mum, dealing with parent book clubs and school gate mummies. A terrific, comic novel about middle-class family life!
The Greek Escape — Karen Swan
This summer saw scores of readers clutching “The Greek Escape,” although it’s still a great read in winter! Chloe Marston’s job is to get her high-profile and extravagant client’s lives run perfectly, even if her’s isn’t exactly going to plan. But when she’s faced with a mysterious and handsome client who asks her to help him find a secluded holiday home in the Greek Islands sparks start flying! And when he asks her to inspect the house with him she can’t help but go. Solely for work of course, and not to get away from an unexpected surprise…
Those are the ten books that took the literary world by storm over the past year! From exciting political thrillers, new releases from acclaimed authors and philosophical times there’s something for everyone’s interest. Treat yourself to a good read this year and take your pick of your favourite best-sellers of 2018, available at any Agenda Bookshop outlet near you!
