5 Top Books Sold in the UK 2022
Here are five popular books that may potentially be best-sellers in the UK this year:
- "The Testaments" by Margaret Atwood
- "The Silent Patient" by Alex Michaelides
- "The Guardians" by John Grisham
- "Where the Crawdads Sing" by Delia Owens
- "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Meltdown" by Jeff Kinney
These books have all received critical acclaim and have been popular among readers in the past. "The Testaments" is the highly anticipated sequel to Margaret Atwood's bestselling novel "The Handmaid's Tale". "The Silent Patient" is a psychological thriller about a woman who stops speaking after committing a heinous crime. "The Guardians" is a legal thriller from bestselling author John Grisham. "Where the Crawdads Sing" is a coming-of-age story set in the marshlands of North Carolina. "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Meltdown" is the latest installment in the popular children's series about the misadventures of middle schooler Greg Heffley.
"The Testaments" by Margaret Atwood
"The Testaments" is a novel written by Margaret Atwood and published in 2019. It is the sequel to Atwood's bestselling novel "The Handmaid's Tale", which was published in 1985. Both books are set in a dystopian future where the United States has been replaced by the theocratic Republic of Gilead, a society in which women are stripped of their rights and reduced to the role of reproductive vessels.
In "The Testaments", Atwood picks up the story 15 years after the events of "The Handmaid's Tale", following the lives of three women living in Gilead. The first is Aunt Lydia, a former judge who played a crucial role in the establishment of Gilead and is now one of its most powerful figures. The second is Daisy, a young woman living in Canada who is the daughter of a Gileadean commander and a handmaid. The third is Agnes, a young girl living in Gilead who is the daughter of a high-ranking commander and his wife.
The novel explores the inner workings of Gilead and the lives of the women who are trapped within its oppressive society. It also examines the role of resistance and rebellion in the face of injustice. "The Testaments" received widespread critical acclaim and was awarded the 2019 Booker Prize. It is a must-read for fans of "The Handmaid's Tale" and anyone interested in speculative fiction and feminist literature.
"The Silent Patient" by Alex Michaelides
"The Silent Patient" is a psychological thriller novel written by Alex Michaelides and published in 2019. The novel tells the story of Alicia Berenson, a successful painter who lives with her husband in a grand house in London. One night, Alicia suddenly shoots her husband five times in the face and then stops speaking altogether. She is convicted of murder and sent to a secure psychiatric facility, where she remains silent for the next six years.
The novel is narrated by Theo Faber, a criminal psychotherapist who becomes determined to unravel the mystery of why Alicia killed her husband and to get her to speak again. As he delves deeper into Alicia's past and uncovers disturbing secrets, he becomes increasingly obsessed with her and begins to unravel his own fragile mental state.
"The Silent Patient" is a gripping and suspenseful novel that explores the complexities of human psychology and the consequences of repressed trauma. It has been widely praised for its twists and turns and its complex and unreliable narrators. If you enjoy psychological thrillers and mysteries, "The Silent Patient" is a must-read.
"The Guardians" by John Grisham
"The Guardians" is a legal thriller novel written by John Grisham and published in 2019. The novel tells the story of Cullen Post, a lawyer and Episcopal minister who works as a guardian ad litem, representing the interests of abused and neglected children in the court system.
When Cullen is assigned to represent a young girl named Trinity who has been taken from her drug-addicted parents and placed in foster care, he is shocked to discover that the foster parents are members of a secretive religious sect known as the Guardians. The Guardians are led by a charismatic and ruthless man named Kane and have a history of using their foster children as unpaid labor in their businesses.
Cullen becomes determined to expose the Guardians and to protect Trinity from their influence. As he delves deeper into the inner workings of the sect, he finds himself drawn into a dangerous web of corruption and deception. "The Guardians" is a fast-paced and suspenseful novel that explores the intersection of religion, politics, and the law. If you enjoy legal thrillers and stories of corruption and redemption, "The Guardians" is a must-read.
"Where the Crawdads Sing" by Delia Owens
"Where the Crawdads Sing" is a novel written by Delia Owens and published in 2018. The novel tells the story of Kya Clark, a young girl who grows up in the marshlands of North Carolina in the 1950s and 1960s. Kya's parents abandon her when she is just a child, and she is forced to fend for herself in the marsh, learning to hunt, fish, and survive on her own.
As Kya grows into a young woman, she becomes known as the "Marsh Girl" and is ostracized by the townspeople. But despite her isolation, Kya finds solace in the natural world and develops a deep connection to the marsh and its inhabitants.
When a local man is found dead in the marsh, Kya becomes the prime suspect and must fight to clear her name and protect her home. "Where the Crawdads Sing" is a beautifully written and poignant novel that explores themes of love, loss, and the power of the natural world. If you enjoy coming-of-age stories and tales of survival, "Where the Crawdads Sing" is a must-read.
"Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Meltdown" by Jeff Kinney
"Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Meltdown" is a children's novel written by Jeff Kinney and published in 2018. It is the 13th book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, which follows the misadventures of middle schooler Greg Heffley as he navigates the challenges of growing up.
In "The Meltdown", Greg and his friends are faced with the prospect of a long and snowy winter when their school is closed due to a blizzard. As the snow piles up and the power goes out, the kids must find ways to entertain themselves and avoid going stir-crazy. But when a group of bullies shows up and starts causing trouble, Greg and his friends must band together to defend their turf.
"Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Meltdown" is a funny and relatable novel that will appeal to middle-grade readers and fans of the series. It is full of Kinney's signature humor and cartoon illustrations, and offers a light-hearted look at the challenges and joys of growing up. If you or your child enjoys the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, "The Meltdown" is a must-read.
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