The most popular fiction books of the year so far by Talia Avakian on Oct 1, 2015, 11:31 AM Advertisement
 It's starting to get chillier, and there's arguably nothing more cozy than curling up with a good book. The beauty of fiction writing is its ability to take the reader into captivating imagined worlds, from fantasy-like environments to tales set back in time. Every year, Amazon pulls together its most popular print books of the year. Based on sales numbers and updated daily, the list is a good indication of what books people have been reading and talking about the most. The list of fiction includes everything from classics like F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby" to Harper Lee's newly released novel "Go Set a Watchman." SEE ALSO: The best coffee shop in every state DON'T FORGET: Follow Business Insider's lifestyle page on Facebook! 21. "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline  "Orphan Train" is set in 1929, just months before the stock market crash that led to the Great Depression. After a young Irish girl loses her family, she is put on a train to the Midwest with dozens of other orphans. This fictional book is based on the true story of the thousands of children that were shipped to the Midwest at the time, often by their own families. Click here to buy »
20. "The Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger  In this novel, Holden Caulfield tells the story of a few days in his 16-year-old-life, soon after he is expelled from prep school. With a unique style that includes edgy slang, the book reads as if it is the unedited thoughts of the teenager. Click here to buy »
19. "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak  A New York Times bestseller that is also a major motion picture, "The Book Thief" is set in 1939 Nazi Germany. As foster child Liesel Meminger steals books to get by, she learns to read and shares them with her neighbors amidst all of the madness that is surrounding them. A remarkable story of how books feed the soul, it's a must-read for book lovers. Click here to buy »
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