'The Girl on the Train' has been very popular. The female protagonist Rachel Watson has a complex life and her story is full of mystery. Another one is 'Big Little Lies' where the multiple female protagonists are all well - developed characters.
One popular book is 'Where the Crawdads Sing'. Kya Clark is the female protagonist and her story set in the marsh is both beautiful and poignant. Also, 'The Nightingale' with its two sisters as female protagonists during World War II has gained a lot of fans.
I think 'The Testaments' by Margaret Atwood is very popular recently. It's a sequel to 'The Handmaid's Tale' and continues to explore the themes of female oppression and resistance. Also, 'Circe' by Madeline Miller has feminist undertones. It retells the story of the Greek mythological figure Circe, emphasizing her strength and agency as a woman.
One of the popular ones is 'Convenience Store Woman' by Sayaka Murata. It offers a unique perspective on the life of a woman who works in a convenience store and how she doesn't quite fit into the norms of society.
Well, 'I Offer My Heart' by María Dueñas has gained a lot of popularity. It tells an engaging story of love and self - discovery.
In recent years, 'Red Sparrow' has been very popular. It has a unique take on the world of spies with a strong female lead. Another popular one is 'The Night Agent' by Matthew Quirk. It's a fast - paced thriller involving the CIA and lots of action. Also, 'The President's Daughter' by Bill Clinton and James Patterson has elements related to the CIA and has gained quite a bit of attention.
In recent years, 'Red, White & Royal Blue' has been extremely popular. It's a fun and romantic story about the relationship between the son of the US president and a prince. Another popular one is 'The Priory of the Orange Tree' which features LGBT characters and a richly imagined fantasy world.
One of the very popular ones is 'The Three - Body Problem' by Liu Cixin. It has attracted a large number of readers around the world with its unique and imaginative view of the universe.
In recent years, 'The Cartel' series has been quite popular. It gives a modern take on drug cartels which have similarities to mafia organizations in terms of power struggles and illegal activities. 'The Force' by Don Winslow is also a great one. It shows the corruption and power - play within a police force that has some mafia - like elements in its operations.
One of the most popular ones is 'Such a Fun Age' by Kiley Reid. It deals with race and privilege through a story of a young black babysitter and a white mother. Another popular book is 'The Vanishing Half' by Brit Bennett, which tells the story of twin sisters, one who passes as white, exploring themes of race, identity, and family. 'On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous' by Ocean Vuong is also quite popular, with its exploration of the Vietnamese - American experience.
A recent popular one is 'The Chosen' series. It tells a fictional story about the life of Jesus from the perspective of those around him, which has been well - received for its fresh take on the religious story.
Recently, 'The Woman in the Window' by A.J. Finn has been quite popular. It's a psychological thriller with elements of criminal justice as the main character tries to figure out what she witnessed. 'The Dry' by Jane Harper is also well - liked. It's set in a small town and involves a detective investigating a murder.