I think 'The Amityville Horror' is very popular. It's based on a supposedly true story of a haunted house. People are attracted by the idea that it could be real.
I think 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' by Oscar Wilde also belongs here. While it's not a typical ghost story in the sense of having apparitions everywhere, the idea of Dorian's portrait changing as his soul decays has a very gothic feel to it and can be considered a form of 'ghostly' presence of his sins.
Definitely 'The Shining'. The story of a family in an isolated, haunted hotel is really creepy. The sense of isolation and the slow descent into madness are well - crafted. The hotel seems to have a life of its own, with all its ghosts and strange occurrences.
One of the most popular is 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid'. It has simple but really funny illustrations and a story that many kids and even adults can identify with. It shows the daily life and small - scale dramas of a school - going kid in a very humorous way.
I think 'The Great Gatsby' is very popular. It shows the decadence and dreams of the Jazz Age through the character of Jay Gatsby and his unrequited love for Daisy.
Well, 'The Witcher' series has gained a lot of popularity recently. It has great characters like Geralt and interesting monster - hunting stories. 'Percy Jackson & the Olympians' is also very popular among young readers. It combines Greek mythology with modern - day settings in a really engaging way. And 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' is a timeless classic that has been popular for ages with its strange and wonderful world.
Probably 'Sherlock Holmes' series. The adventures of Sherlock Holmes are well - known worldwide. His brilliant deductions and the various murder mysteries he solves are just captivating.
Well, 'Persepolis' is quite popular. It has been widely read and studied. Its popularity may be due to its honest portrayal of life in a complex political and cultural environment.
One more popular one could be 'Wuthering Heights'. The passionate and often dark love story between Heathcliff and Catherine is very captivating. The wild moors setting adds to the overall mood of the novel.
I think 'Watchmen' is very popular. It's known for its complex plot and deep exploration of superheroes. 'Maus' is also highly popular as it's a very important work that uses a unique medium to tell a historical story.
In the list, 'Fun Home' is quite popular too. It's a memoir in graphic novel form that explores themes of family, identity, and sexuality in a very honest and engaging way. The author uses her own life experiences to create a story that is both personal and universal.