popular adult fiction books

The 'Harry Potter' series by J.K. Rowling is also extremely popular among adult readers. Despite being initially marketed as children's books, the complex characters, magical world, and themes of good vs. evil, love and sacrifice appeal to adults as well. The books follow the journey of Harry Potter as he discovers his identity and battles the dark wizard Voldemort.

Often, they have complex characters. For example, in 'The Kite Runner', the characters are full of contradictions and moral dilemmas, which makes them feel real. This complexity keeps readers engaged as they try to understand the characters' motives.

Popular new adult books include 'Looking for Alaska' by John Green. It's about a boy's search for meaning and his experiences at boarding school. 'Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda' by Becky Albertalli is a great read. It focuses on a gay teen's coming - out story. 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower' by Stephen Chbosky is a classic new adult novel that delves into the life of a shy and introverted high school freshman.

One popular adult romance fiction book is 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen. It tells the story of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy, their misunderstandings, and how love eventually blossoms between them. Another is 'Outlander' by Diana Gabaldon, which combines time - travel, adventure, and a passionate love story. 'The Notebook' by Nicholas Sparks is also well - loved. It's a heart - wrenching tale of a couple's enduring love through the years.

Some popular young adult fiction books include 'The Hunger Games' by Suzanne Collins. It's set in a post - apocalyptic world where teenagers are forced to fight to the death in an arena. Another is 'Harry Potter' series by J.K. Rowling, which follows the magical adventures of a young wizard. Also, 'Twilight' by Stephenie Meyer, which tells a love story between a human girl and a vampire.

Among the popular ones are 'The Accidental Tourist' by Anne Tyler. It's a story about a man who travels for a living but is not very good at dealing with people. It's a very relatable and well - written story. Another is 'Ironweed' by William Kennedy. It won the Pulitzer Prize and tells the story of a homeless man's life.

Some great adult science fiction books include 'Foundation' by Isaac Asimov. This series is about psychohistory and the attempt to save civilization through mathematical prediction. 'Ender's Game' by Orson Scott Card is also popular. It tells the story of a young boy trained for battle in a future where Earth is at war with an alien race. 'Snow Crash' by Neal Stephenson is a cyberpunk classic that combines elements of Sumerian mythology with a high - tech future world.

Rather than focusing on adult - themed flash fiction, let's consider flash fiction in general. Flash fiction can be a great way to quickly engage with a story. Some popular non - adult flash fictions are those that deal with themes like friendship, adventure in a concise and impactful way. They are easy to read during short breaks and can leave a strong impression due to their brevity.

Well, 'A Song of Ice and Fire' series by George R. R. Martin can be considered adult fantastic fiction. It has a complex world, full of political intrigue, magic, and diverse characters. Then there's 'The Lies of Locke Lamora' by Scott Lynch. It's set in a vividly imagined world with a great deal of thievery and adventure. Also, 'Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell' by Susanna Clarke, which is a very unique take on English magic.

Some great fiction young adult books include 'Percy Jackson & The Olympians' series. It combines Greek mythology with modern - day adventures of a demigod Percy Jackson. 'Divergent' by Veronica Roth is set in a post - apocalyptic Chicago where society is divided into factions. And 'The Fault in Our Stars' by John Green, a heart - wrenching story about two teenagers with cancer who fall in love.