Amazon’s 20 best-selling books in 2024

Amazon has revealed the bestselling and most read books of the year for 2024. Freida McFadden’s The Housemaid topped the bestsellers list, followed by Colleen Hoover’s BookTok sensation It Ends With Us which was released as a film adaptation this year. The ongoing success of these titles also reflects one of the dominant trends in contemporary publishing: the power of social media to drive book sales. The impact of television adaptations was also evident, with Richard Osman's books benefiting from the announced TV adaptation of The Thursday Murder Club series. Keep reading to discover the top trends and Amazon’s best-selling books list in full.

Freida McFadden’s gripping psychological thriller follows a live-in housemaid whose seemingly perfect job hides dark secrets. With shocking twists and chilling revelations, it keeps readers on edge until the final page.

Colleen Hoover’s BookTok sensation It Ends With Us, released as a film adaptation this year, is a novel that explores the complexities of love, resilience, and breaking cycles of abuse. Through the protagonist Lily Bloom’s journey, it delivers a powerful message about self-worth and the courage it takes to choose a better path.

In A Court of Thornes and Roses, Sarah J. Maas reimagines classic fairy tales with a dark and seductive twist. Main character Feyre navigates the dangerous world of the Fae, uncovering love, betrayal, and the power within herself to change her fate.

The heartfelt sequel to It Ends With Us is packed with emotion and hope as Hoover dives deeper into Lily’s journey. It Starts With Us navigates healing, love, and second chances.

In Richard Osman’s We Solve Murders, a retired man and his daughter-in-law become an unlikely detective duo to solve a murder. Full of humour and suspense, and just like Osman’s Thursday Murder Club, the book is a fun escape from the everyday.

This thriller blurs the lines between truth and fiction as writer Lowen Ashleigh uncovers disturbing secrets in Verity Crawford’s manuscript. Hoover draws us in to a web of deceit, obsession and danger in Verity.

The sequel to A Court of Thorns and Roses follows Feyre’s journey of self-discovery in the vibrant Night Court. In A Court of Mist and Fury, Maas gives readers higher stakes, sizzling romance and new alliances.

In None Of This Is True, a woman’s podcast interview spirals into a chilling web of secrets and obsession. Jewell creates jaw-dropping twists and explores how far people are willing to go to hide the truth.

The Thursday Murder Club face their most personal case yet in The Last Devil to Die when a close friend and antiques dealer is murdered. Osman brings back our favourite amateur sleuths to unravel the mystery in this captivating read.

In this sequel, McFadden plunges readers back into the life of a housemaid tasked with caring for a mysterious and reclusive woman. Dark revelations are uncovered that turn characters’ worlds upside down in The Housemaid’s Secret.

A story of friendship, love and ambition is set against the backdrop of the video game industry in Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow. The book follows Sam and Sadie from their childhood meeting in a hospital waiting room to their adult success in game design, and how their relationship evolves over this time.

The third book from Maas in Amazon’s top-selling list shows the rise of the Romantasy genre and provides an intense continuation of her character’s journey as she navigates political turmoil, battles in the Fae realm, and difficult choices that will shape the future of her worlds.

The Wrong Sister centres around Tasha and Alice, two sisters who seem to have little in common but share a deep bond. When Alice offers to look after Tasha’s children, tragedy strikes, leaving Alice in a critical condition and Tasha’s husband dead. As secrets unravel, a chilling note suggests “It was supposed to be you.”

Fourth Wing transports readers into the dangerous and competitive world of Basgiath War College, where a fragile yet determined young woman must survive brutal training to become a dragon rider.

Reflecting readers’ appetite for self-improvement amidst escapism, Atomic Habits is a groundbreaking guide from Clear on understanding how small, incremental changes can lead to transformative results over time.

In The Lost Bookshop, three strangers find themselves drawn to a mysterious< disappearing bookshop in Dublin. They soon discover that their own stories are as extraordinary as those hidden in the bookshop shelves, which leads them into a magical world.

This book from Chris van Tulleken explores the harmful effects of ultra-processed foods on our health and society. Drawing on science, Ultra-Processed People explains how these foods contribute to obesity, chronic diseases and environmental damage.

Yellowface follows Juniper Song, a struggling writer who steals the unpublished manuscript of her late friend, Athena Liu, a successful author. As Juniper claims the work as her own, the novel delves into issues of cultural appropriation, identity and the ethics of storytelling in the literary world.

This novel intertwines the stories of three women across centuries. As they navigate oppressive societal norms, each discovers her own strength, revealing a powerful tale of witchcraft and empowerment.

Iron Flame is a gripping continuation of the Empyrean series from Rebecca Yarros. Protagonist Violet faces even darker trials as she navigates deadly combat and a terrifying secret about her bond with dragons.

Amazon’s Most Read list showcases a mix of enduring classics, gripping mysteries, and popular fantasy series. J.K. Rowling dominates the list, with all seven Harry Potter books captivating readers years after their release. Alongside these magical tales, Sarah J. Maas’s A Court of Thorns and Roses series and Frank Herbert’s sci-fi epic Dune also offer rich fantasy worlds. Thrillers and mysteries like The Thursday Murder Club, The Housemaid, and His and Hers highlight the genre’s widespread appeal while Atomic Habits rounds out the list, reflecting readers’ appetite for self-improvement amidst escapism.

David Nicholls’ You Are Here topped Amazon’s ‘Best Books of the Year’ which is curated by its editorial team, and placed at #34 in the overall bestseller list of 2024. The ‘Best Books of the Year’ shortlist also featured Lauren Robert’s Reckless, which took BookTok by storm following its publication in summer, and the enchanting There Are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak.

1.       Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling
2.       Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling
3.       Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. Rowling
4.       Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling
5.       Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling
6.       Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling
7.       Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling
8.       The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods
9.       The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien
10.   The Running Grave: Cormoran Strike Book 7 by Robert Galbraith
11.   The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
12.   The Housemaid by Freida McFadden
13.   A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
14.   His and Hers by Alice Feeney
15.   A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas
16.   The Last Devil To Die by Richard Osman
17.   We Solve Murders by Richard Osman
18.   Dune by Frank Herbert
19.   Atomic Habits by James Clear
20.   The Bee Sting by Paul Murray

The Amazon Books ‘Most Sold’ list ranks books according to the number of copies sold and pre-ordered (in print and ebook), while Amazon’s ‘Most Read’ charts rank titles by the average number of daily Kindle Readers and Audible listeners each week, including through subscription programmes such as Kindle Unlimited and reading with Prime. If you’re new to Kindle and want to dive into some of the best-selling or most read books, read our guide on how to buy books on Kindle.

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