Are you looking for something great to read? A great place to start looking for your next favorite book is the best selling ebooks of 2019. You’ll find out what’s popular right now, and you can join in on the conversations unfolding online and in your local book clubs. You might also find your next favorite author, and expand your horizons by trying a new book in a different genre! Here is a selection of fifteen Kindle best sellers 2019, taken from Amazon’s list of top 100 Kindle bestsellers.
The Storyteller’s Secret by Sejal Badani
In the wake of a miscarriage and facing the dissolution of her marriage, Jaya takes a trip to India to better understand her family’s history. There, she meets her grandmother’s friend, who reveals the surprising story of her family’s strength and resilience, giving Jaya the confidence to face her life back home.
The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood
Atwood’s dystopian novel is a modern classic about a near-future where women and their bodies are harshly controlled in a fiercely patriarchal society, told from the point of view of a handmaiden who can’t forget her past life. The Hulu TV show has caused a resurgence in popularity, and a sequel called The Testament will be released this fall!
Say You’re Sorry by Melinda Leigh
When Morgan returns to her home town after the loss of her husband, she’s grateful to be living at a quieter pace. Then her babysitter is murdered, and her friend’s son is accused of the crime. Drawn in by her personal connections, Morgan begins investigating, uncovering shocking secrets about her town.
Educated by Tara Westover
This inspiring memoir tells the story of Tara’s early years growing up in a survivalist family that cut itself off from the rest of the world, eschewing education, government, and modern medicine. It’s ultimately a triumphant story as Tara works her way through school, finding freedom in education.
Becoming by Michelle Obama
One of the biggest books of 2018, the former First Lady’s memoir is still a very popular book in 2019. Michelle Obama tells candid stories from her youth and adulthood, revealing for the first time her struggles with infertility and her initial thoughts and reactions when her husband first became a presidential candidate.
1984 by George Orwell
This dystopian classic is a favorite in school-assigned reading lists, and has experienced a resurgence in popularity thanks to current events. It tells of a totalitarian government that’s always watching, and one man’s gamble at joining the resistance.
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owen
Kya Clark has survived for years on her own in the marshes near a small town on the North Carolina coast, but when her curiosity about the outside world and her desire for human connection draw two people into her world, it’s with devastating consequences.
The Broken Circle: A Memoir of Escaping Afghanistan by Enjeela Ahmadi-Miller
Life is good for Enjeela growing up in Kabul, until her mother leaves for India for medical treatment and the Soviet invasion intensified violence in her home country. Risking everything, Enjeela and her siblings and father make the difficult decision to leave, embarking on a years-long journey to reconnect with her mother.
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo
Now a popular Netflix show, Marie Kondo’s essential guide for decluttering and organizing your home is gentle and encouraging. Kondo urges readers to let go of items that don’t spark joy, and offers practical solutions to storing and organizing every item in your home.
The Overdue Life of Amy Bylar by Kelly Harms
When single mom Amy gets an unexpected summer to herself, she picks up and heads for New York City for a few months of fun and rediscovery. But her trip isn’t a simple escape, and soon she’s reconsidering everything in her life, until a crisis puts both aspects of her life at risk.
Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup by John Carreyrou
A Washington Post investigative journalist tells the stranger-than-fiction story of Elizabeth Holmes, a young woman who conned Silicone Valley investors with her company Theranos, which was built around revolutionary blood-testing devices…that never actually worked.
I’m Fine and Neither Are You by Camille Pagan
Penelope can barely keep her life together, which is why she’s so jealous of her friend Jenny, who seems to have it all without breaking a sweat. But when a crisis reveals the truth about Jenny’s life, Penelope decides it’s time for a change. She and her husband make a list of things to change and tackle it head-on, with unexpected results.
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