Here are 10 of the best-selling novels of the 21st century
Please note that these rankings may have changed since then, as new best-selling novels continue
to be published. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling, 2007, the final installment in the
Harry Potter series. This book was highly anticipated and quickly became a bestseller
The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown, 2003, this dripping mystery thriller captured the world's
attention with its exploration of art, history, and religion. The Hunter Games by Suzanne Collins, 2008, the first book in a dystopian trilogy
It gained immense popularity among young adult readers and beyond. The Duel with the Dragon Tattoo by Steve Larson, 2005, this Swedish thriller introduced readers
to the enigmatic Lisbeth Sounder and journalist Michael Blonkovitz. Twilight by Stephanie Meyer, 2005, the first book in the Twilight series launched a vampire
craze among young adult readers. A Thousand Splendid Sons by Khalid Hosseini, 2007, the author of The Kite Runner penned
this moving story of friendship and survival in Afghanistan. The Health by Katherine Stockett, 2009, set in the 1960s South, this novel explores the
lives of African-American maids and their relationships with their right employers. The Fault in Our Stars by John Green, 2012, this young adult novel tells the heart-wrenching
love story of two teenagers with cancer. Gone Girl by Gillian Quinn, 2012, a psychological thriller that keeps readers guessing, it
became a sensation upon its release. The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, originally published in Portuguese in 1988, that gained
popularity in the 21st century. This philosophical novel about a shepherd's journey to find his personal legend has become
an international bestseller. These novels have enjoyed immense popularity and have left a significant mark on the literary
landscape of the 21st century. Be sure to check current bestseller lists for the most up-to-date rankings and additions
to the list