{"id":21556,"date":"2017-05-21T14:54:45","date_gmt":"2017-05-21T14:54:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/fashion-lifestyle\/?p=21556"},"modified":"2017-05-21T14:54:45","modified_gmt":"2017-05-21T14:54:45","slug":"bestseller-books-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/fashion-lifestyle\/bestseller-books-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Bestseller Books of 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you\u2019re on the train to work, at home, or relaxing on the beach, a quality novel is always a welcome\u00a0distraction. And it seems that 2017 is a stellar year for avid readers.<\/p>\n<p>Everything from healthy cook books, funny, heart-melting pleasures to nail-biting thrillers and cultural must-reads, discover our list of this year\u2019s top 5 bestsellers that will be hard for you to put down.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\">For Laughter:<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>The Kicking the Bucket List by Cathy Hopkins<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/CathyHopkins1\/status\/856491744652820482<\/p>\n<p>Receiving positive reviews from Reader\u2019s Digest and Good House Keeping as well as other well-known authors like Lucy Diamond, Cathy Hopkins\u2019s heart felt book is a funny and uplifting tale.<\/p>\n<p>Based on three sisters who work alongside each other to inherit their recently deceased mother\u2019s will by completing her adventurous bucket list.<\/p>\n<p>But, with three very different personalities, will they be able to put aside their differences and realize that there\u2019s more to this request than money? An engaging novel you must read.<\/p>\n<p>[separator type=&#8221;space&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>For Goosebumps:<\/h2>\n<p><strong>The Girl Before by JP Delaney<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The Girl Before by JP Delaney. Original &amp; brilliant, woman moves into dream home &amp; discovers mysterious fate of previous tenant <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BookReview?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BookReview<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/WgrIeDJlpX\">pic.twitter.com\/WgrIeDJlpX<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Doncaster Libraries (@DoncasterLib) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DoncasterLib\/status\/858735360481701888?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 30, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Voted the Sunday Times\u2019 thriller of the month and deemed an international best-seller, \u00a0it seems that this jaw-dropping thriller has won the hearts of well-respected authors like Lee Child for a reason.<\/p>\n<p>With plans to bring the book onto the big screen, this storyline focuses on Jane \u2013 a woman who decides to rent a beautiful house by a successful architect.<\/p>\n<p>But upon her arrival, she soon discovers that the last tenant \u2013 Emma \u2013 mysteriously died in the very same house.<\/p>\n<p>Jane wonders if she is soon to follow Emma\u2019s disturbing fate. So in other words, it\u2019s the new <em>Girl On The Train<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Already creating a buzz and setting the world by storm, it\u2019s worth knowing what the fuss is all about.<\/p>\n<p>[separator type=&#8221;space&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>For Culture:<\/h2>\n<p><strong>The Strange Death of Europe: Immigration, Identity, Islam by Douglas Murray <\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Check out The Strange Death of Europe: Immigration, Identity, Islam by Douglas Murray <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ESBErcwaI3\">https:\/\/t.co\/ESBErcwaI3<\/a> via <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/britishbullybee?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@britishbullybee<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Proud to be British \ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udde7 (@britishbullybee) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/britishbullybee\/status\/861284773939032064?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 7, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>A page-turning novel which explores a continent through extensive research aiming to address the disappointing failure of multiculturalism.<\/p>\n<p>The author himself self-documents his travels to Berlin, Scandinavia, Paris and Greece to hear touching stories of migrants who have arrived in Europe, away from their home countries.<\/p>\n<p>An interesting read for those who look for an analytical approach to immigration today.<\/p>\n<p>[separator type=&#8221;space&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>For Romance:<\/h2>\n<p><strong>The Hundredth Queen by Emily R. King <\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Come meet Yatin from The Hundredth Queen by <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Emily_R_King?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Emily_R_King<\/a> and enter to win 1 of 10 copies of the book <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AmazonPub?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@AmazonPub<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/RL6sfkit6P\">https:\/\/t.co\/RL6sfkit6P<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/bD7VMLuXYQ\">pic.twitter.com\/bD7VMLuXYQ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Dark Faerie Tales (@DarkFaerieTales) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DarkFaerieTales\/status\/860981667271520257?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 6, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re into fantasy novels, you\u2019re in luck.<\/p>\n<p>King\u2019s thrilling debut is about an orphan girl of the Sisterhood who was once deemed to have a dark and unprivileged fate, and surprisingly blossoms into a confident warrior in order to reclaim a rich and fruitful life of her own.<\/p>\n<p>In the process, she grows fond of her guard Deven. Set in the ancient Tarachand Empire, 18 year-old Kalinda would never have guessed that one visit to the tyrant Rajah Tarek and trek to the desert could change her life so much.<\/p>\n<p>[separator type=&#8221;space&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>For Foodies:<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Cooking for Family &amp; Friends by Joe Wicks <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BTy3lK_DLBU\/?taken-by=thebodycoach&#038;hl=en<\/p>\n<p>A very useful cook book aimed for those who want to make delicious and healthy meals for family and dinner guests at home.<\/p>\n<p>Joe &#8216;The Body Coach&#8217; Wicks successfully manages to put together a strong range of more than 100 tasty and nutritious recipes.<\/p>\n<p>So there you have it. Different genres for everyone\u2019s preference. Reads\u00a0to make you laugh, cry, shiver and simply feel inspired. Quickly snap them up now and don\u2019t forget to add them to your bag.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Read in style with these super-quirky Infinity P77333 glasses<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Available now online for just \u00a315<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/x-fashion-lifestyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/infinity-glasses-selectspecs.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21571\" src=\"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/x-fashion-lifestyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/infinity-glasses-selectspecs.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"256\" height=\"99\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\">\n<p><a class=\"customButton\" href=\"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/glasses\/infinity\/p77333\/ss260.87.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a title=\"follow me on twitter\" href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/selectspecs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Share your pics with us at #SelectSpecsSelfie<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you\u2019re on the train to work, at home, or relaxing on the beach, a quality novel is always a welcome\u00a0distraction. And it seems that 2017 is a stellar year for avid readers. Everything from healthy cook books, funny, heart-melting pleasures to nail-biting thrillers and cultural must-reads, discover our list of this year\u2019s top 5 bestsellers that will be hard for you to put down. For Laughter: The Kicking the Bucket List by Cathy Hopkins https:\/\/twitter.com\/CathyHopkins1\/status\/856491744652820482 Receiving positive reviews from Reader\u2019s Digest and Good House Keeping as well as other well-known authors like Lucy Diamond, Cathy Hopkins\u2019s heart felt book is a funny and uplifting tale. Based on three sisters who work alongside each other to inherit their recently deceased mother\u2019s will by completing her adventurous bucket list. But, with three very different personalities, will they be able to put aside their differences and realize that there\u2019s more to this request than money? An engaging novel you must read. [separator type=&#8221;space&#8221;] For Goosebumps: The Girl Before by JP Delaney The Girl Before by JP Delaney. Original &amp; brilliant, woman moves into dream home &amp; discovers mysterious fate of previous tenant #BookReview pic.twitter.com\/WgrIeDJlpX &mdash; Doncaster Libraries (@DoncasterLib) April 30, 2017 Voted the Sunday Times\u2019 thriller of the month and deemed an international best-seller, \u00a0it seems that this jaw-dropping thriller has won the hearts of well-respected authors like Lee Child for a reason. With plans to bring the book onto the big screen, this storyline focuses on Jane \u2013 a woman who decides to rent a beautiful house by a successful architect. But upon her arrival, she soon discovers that the last tenant \u2013 Emma \u2013 mysteriously died in the very same house. Jane wonders if she is soon to follow Emma\u2019s disturbing fate. So in other words, it\u2019s the new Girl On The Train. Already creating a buzz and setting the world by storm, it\u2019s worth knowing what the fuss is all about. [separator type=&#8221;space&#8221;] For Culture: The Strange Death of Europe: Immigration, Identity, Islam by Douglas Murray Check out The Strange Death of Europe: Immigration, Identity, Islam by Douglas Murray https:\/\/t.co\/ESBErcwaI3 via @britishbullybee &mdash; Proud to be British \ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udde7 (@britishbullybee) May 7, 2017 A page-turning novel which explores a continent through extensive research aiming to address the disappointing failure of multiculturalism. The author himself self-documents his travels to Berlin, Scandinavia, Paris and Greece to hear touching stories of migrants who have arrived in Europe, away from their home countries. An interesting read for those who look for an analytical approach to immigration today. [separator type=&#8221;space&#8221;] For Romance: The Hundredth Queen by Emily R. King Come meet Yatin from The Hundredth Queen by @Emily_R_King and enter to win 1 of 10 copies of the book @AmazonPub https:\/\/t.co\/RL6sfkit6P pic.twitter.com\/bD7VMLuXYQ &mdash; Dark Faerie Tales (@DarkFaerieTales) May 6, 2017 If you\u2019re into fantasy novels, you\u2019re in luck. King\u2019s thrilling debut is about an orphan girl of the Sisterhood who was once deemed to have a dark and unprivileged fate, and surprisingly blossoms into a confident warrior in order to reclaim a rich and fruitful life of her own. In the process, she grows fond of her guard Deven. Set in the ancient Tarachand Empire, 18 year-old Kalinda would never have guessed that one visit to the tyrant Rajah Tarek and trek to the desert could change her life so much. [separator type=&#8221;space&#8221;] For Foodies: Cooking for Family &amp; Friends by Joe Wicks https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BTy3lK_DLBU\/?taken-by=thebodycoach&#038;hl=en A very useful cook book aimed for those who want to make delicious and healthy meals for family and dinner guests at home. Joe &#8216;The Body Coach&#8217; Wicks successfully manages to put together a strong range of more than 100 tasty and nutritious recipes. So there you have it. Different genres for everyone\u2019s preference. Reads\u00a0to make you laugh, cry, shiver and simply feel inspired. 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