50 best selling fiction books of 2016

Originally published in 2015 where it made the The New York Times: Bestseller List. This first person psychological thriller from the UK author Paula Hawkins has recently made it to the big screen which has easily propelled it to the number 4 spot on this list.

This historical fiction set in World War II is based on a Belgian woman named Andree De Jongh who played a key role in helping allied pilots escape enemy territory. 

This tale has been described as 'absorbing' and spent 45 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list.

The Underground Railroad has been mentioned in numerous blogger and bestseller lists. It was awarded this years The National Book Award For Fiction and was also mentioned by Oprah as part of her book club. 

This book features two slaves using the historic Underground railway to try to escape from a plantation in Georgia.

The Wolf Road tells the story of Elka, a young girl living in the wilderness with a solitary hunter known only as Trapper. Trapper is hiding a terrible secret: he is a killer. When Elka discovers his secret she sets off into the harsh landscape before she can become his next victim. 

This post-apocalyptic psychological thriller has drawn comparisons with The Road and has received numerous recommendations because of the authors beautiful use of language.

This book tells the story of Louisa, a young woman whose aimless life gains direction after she starts a new job looking after a quadriplegic man. This controversial book has been made into a film this year and that has only added to its popularity. 

This book has been recognised as a great read by The New York Times, The Richard and Judy Book Club and by USA Today.

This book, like many of the others, was also listed in The New York Times bestseller list.

The author discusses the way in which Appalachian values impacted his hometown in terms of its poverty and other social problems. As well as his difficult upbringing in this rural community.

This novel tales the story of twin sisters living in Auschwitz and their involvement in the experiments known as Mengele's Zoo.

Anthony Doerr, author of All the Lights we Cannot See, described this book as

One of the most harrowing, powerful and imaginative books of the year