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📚 Top-Selling Books by Genre
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items Welcome to your new favorite bookshelf—packed with bestselling stories and mind-expanding reads across every genre. Whether you’re chasing a heart-racing thriller, diving into a swoon-worthy romance, or seeking real-world inspiration from today’s mos...
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🔍 Crime, Mystery & Thriller
💡 Books That Make You Think (Nonfiction & Memoir)
📙 Business & Leadership
📕 Technology & Innovation
📗 Politics & Society
🔍 Crime, Mystery & Thriller
Think you’ve got it all figured out? Think again. These page-turners are full of dark secrets, locked doors, unreliable narrators, and one too many suspicious ex-lovers. Perfect for reading with all the lights on and texting your friend, “OMG, did th...
Plot Twists & Panic Attacks (in a good way)😉
The Perfect Divorce - Jeneva Rose: Books
A time-bending tale that keeps you on the edge of your seat.
Strangers in Time: A WWII Novel
A high-stakes mission that blurs the lines between right and wrong.
Into the Gray Zone: A Military Thriller
A chilling mystery set in a secluded mansion.
The Only One Left: A Novel by Riley Sager
A fast-paced thriller that explores the darkness within.
Lights Out: An Into Darkness Novel - Kindle
A haunting story of obsession and desire.
Phantom - Kindle Edition by H. D. Carlton
A fast-paced romantic suspense novel combining passion and danger in equal measure.
Savage Hearts (Queens & Monsters, #3) by J.T. Geissinger
A gut-wrenching story of motherhood, survival, and twisted expectations that will chill you to the bone.
The Crash: 9781464227325: McFadden, Freida: Books
A gripping tale set in a psychiatric hospital, where nothing is as it seems and everyone has something to hide.
Ward D - Kindle Edition by Freida McFadden
A suspenseful story of love, lies, and the dangerous secrets that can destroy lives.
The Boyfriend - McFadden, Freida: Books
A chilling psychological thriller exploring the darkness lurking beneath suburban life.
Lights Out (Into Darkness, #1) by Navessa Allen
A gripping story of obsession and revenge that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.
Phantom - Kindle edition by H. D. Carlton
A literary thriller featuring Melchor Marín, a new rogue detective, in a gripping tale of crime and justice.
Nightshade (May 20, 2025)
A satirical murder mystery combining suspense with sharp social commentary.
House on Hill by Mac McWilliams
💡 Books That Make You Think (Nonfiction & Memoir)
Truth Bombs & Real Talk
A venture capitalist's shocking revelation that turned her world upside down, becoming an Oprah Book Club pick and New York Times bestseller.
The Tell: Oprah's Book Club Memoir
A deeply personal memoir reflecting on the life and tragic death of his sister, portraying the lasting impact on his family.
Karen: A Brother Remembers by Kelsey Grammer
An exploration of alternate realities shaped by a mother's naming choices amid an abusive relationship.
The Names by Florence Knapp
A candid memoir recounting his storied career, personal struggles, and missteps with sharp honesty.
I Regret Almost Everything: A Memoir
Follows the unexpected bond between an anxious teacher and a teen runaway on a poignant cross-country journey inspired by a stolen painting.
My Friends by Fredrik Backman
A Tale of Ambition, Deception, and the American Dream Step into the Gilded Age, where the glitter of high society masks the shadows of ambition and deceit. In Forged, Danielle Teller introduces us to Fanny Bartlett, a young woman born into poverty wh...
Forged | Book by Danielle Teller | Official Publisher Page
Follows the daughter of a nun and an aristocrat as she becomes a fearless journalist in a war zone. Sources
My Name Is Emilia del Valle: A Novel
Peek into the mind of the most controversial genius of our time — rockets, Twitter rants, and all. This isn’t just a biography, it’s a wild ride through tech, obsession, and vision.
Elon Musk: Isaacson, Walter: 9781982181284
Brilliant. Brutal. Visionary. If you've ever held an iPhone, you owe it to yourself to read the gripping story of the man who redefined modern life.
Steve Jobs: 9781451648539: Isaacson, Walter: Books
Love him or hate him — the man knows how to make a deal. This bold, brash book is pure Trump and packed with insight on real estate, branding, and confidence.
The Art of the Deal: Trump, Donald J.
Not just a memoir — this is a masterclass in grace, grit, and finding your voice in a world that wants to define you.
Becoming by Michelle Obama
From no school to a PhD. This mind-blowing story proves how far resilience and self-education can take you — even if you start with nothing.
Educated: A Memoir: Westover, Tara: 9780399590504
Alright, alright, alright. Raw, philosophical, and hilarious — this is a life story told like a campfire sermon with cowboy boots on.
Greenlights: McConaughey, Matthew: 9780593139134
Nike didn’t just do it — they nearly didn’t make it. This underdog startup story is adrenaline for any entrepreneur's soul.
Shoe Dog: Memoir by Nike Creator - Knight
Tennis was his prison, then his purpose. Agassi’s brutally honest memoir hits like a forehand winner — deep, fast, and impossible to ignore.
Open: An Autobiography by Andre Agassi
South African apartheid. A rebel kid with a comedian’s brain. This book will have you laughing, crying, and questioning everything.
Born a Crime: Stories from South African Childhood
A young neurosurgeon faces death — and teaches us how to live. Heart-wrenching and unforgettable.
When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi
📙 Business & Leadership
For aspiring entrepreneurs and business-minded readers, this category highlights influential ideas, strategies, and habits.
Why do some companies leap and others limp? This isn’t theory — it’s a roadmap to greatness backed by real data and hard-earned lessons.
Why Some Companies Make the Leap (Good to Great)
If you’re building a business, this is your cheat code. Learn how to test fast, fail smart, and grow lean without burning out.
The Lean Startup: How Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation
Thiel doesn't want you to compete — he wants you to dominate. A wake-up call to create something truly original.
Zero to One: Notes on Startups & Building Future
Real talk from the startup trenches. Forget fluff — this is battle-tested advice for when the dream gets tough.
The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building a Business
The OG of mindset and wealth. Still relevant. Still powerful. Want to rewire your brain for success? Start here. This one changed my life!
Think and Grow Rich: Landmark Bestseller Revised
More than a biography — this is a blueprint for thinking big, breaking rules, and launching into the unknown.
Elon Musk: Isaacson, Walter
Every chapter drops a lesson in leadership, obsession, and knowing what people want before they do.
Steve Jobs: 9781451648539: Isaacson, Walter: Books
How does a billionaire think? Trump lays it all out — boldly, bluntly, and with just enough bravado to be entertaining.
Trump: Think Like a Billionaire Guide
Bridgewater’s billionaire founder spills his playbook. Systems-thinking, radical honesty, and life hacks from the top.
Principles by Ray Dalio
Want success? Stack tiny habits until they explode. This book is the secret weapon for leveling up any part of your life. One of my first self help finds!
Atomic Habits: Easy Way to Build & Break Habits
📕 Technology & Innovation
Explore the future through the minds of inventors, disruptors, and digital visionaries. From AI to space travel, these books are your gateway to what’s next.
The untold stories of the minds that made the internet, computers, and digital world we live in. It’s history that reads like a thriller.
The Innovators: How Hackers, Geniuses, Geeks Created
Yep, again — because this book is an engineering soap opera. AI, Mars, and memes collide in one brilliant mess of a man.
Elon Musk: Isaacson, Walter
Tech isn't just code — it’s art. And Jobs was the ultimate artist. Learn how he merged beauty and brains to reshape the world.
Steve Jobs: 9781451648539: Isaacson, Walter: Books
Ever wonder why you can’t put your phone down? This is the psychological blueprint behind addictive tech — and how to build it.
Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products
Ten gripping stories that show how AI will shape our world — from jobs to love to war. Fiction meets future reality.
AI 2041: Ten Visions for Our Future
Silicon Valley isn’t just tech — it’s politics, culture, and power. This book connects the dots and then some.
The Code: Silicon Valley and America by O'Mara
Straight from the Googleplex — quirky culture meets ruthless innovation. Learn how ideas survive and scale.
How Google Works by Schmidt & Rosenberg
When AI becomes smarter than us... what then? This book tackles the most urgent question of our century.
Life 3.0: Being Human in AI Age - Tegmark
Amazon's rise wasn't smooth — it was war. Go behind the scenes with Bezos as he builds an empire brick by algorithmic brick.
The Everything Store: Jeff Bezos & Amazon
What happens when machines outthink humans? A chilling, brilliant look at our possible AI future.
Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies
📗 Politics & Society
Power, protest, and the people shaping our world — dive into stories that spark conversation and challenge the status quo. If you love big ideas and bold opinions, this shelf was made for you.
Insider gossip, power plays, and chaos in the Trump White House — it reads like House of Cards meets Veep.
Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House
A psychologist and a niece with receipts. A unique, biting look into Trump’s upbringing and what made him tick.
Too Much and Never Enough: How My Family Created the World's Most ...
National security meets drama. Bolton dishes out what it was really like behind the scenes.
The Room Where It Happened: A White House Memoir
A legendary reporter brings deep sources and unfiltered insight into one of the most turbulent presidencies ever.
Fear: Trump in the White House by Bob Woodward
It’s part biography, part self-help, part ego trip — and 100% Trump. A business classic wrapped in bravado.
Trump: The Art of the Deal - Books
Thoughtful, introspective, and surprisingly funny. Obama shares the highs and hard truths of leadership.
A Promised Land by Barack Obama
Candid, cathartic, and full of hindsight. Clinton breaks down the 2016 election in her own words.
What Happened: Clinton, Hillary Rodham - Books
Democracy in crisis, up close. A gripping play-by-play of a country on the edge.
This Will Not Pass: Trump, Biden & America's Future
Twenty quick, powerful lessons from history that every modern citizen should read — and remember.
On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons - Timothy Snyder
The election lie that wouldn’t die. A deep dive into misinformation, media, and power in the digital age.
The Big Lie: Election Chaos & Political Opportunism