Book Bestseller 2023: These were the most popular books of the year

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Bestsellers 2023: These were the best-selling books of last year

From exciting biographies to interesting guides to captivating thrillers – the year 2023 was full of good books. The star shows the top sellers of the past year.

Literature in 2023 had many surprises in store: Prince Harry, who gave insights into his life with fearless openness, Sebastian Fitzek, who not only dabbled in dark genre areas, the 40th Asterix adventure that turned Gaul upside down. These and many other books were literally devoured by readers last year. The following article shows the star ten publications that topped the charts on Amazon.

Book Bestseller 2023: Asterix 40: The White Iris

Less wild boar, more vegetables – that is the new motto in Gaul. A change of heart rarely comes alone: ​​in addition to a healthy diet, exercise is also on the daily agenda, as is peaceful coexistence. From now on, Asterix & Co. should solve conflicts with words instead of fists. At least that’s what Visusversus propagates in the 40th adventure of Asterix entitled “The White Iris”, which turns the Gaulish community upside down. The apparent do-gooder preaches the concept of “positive thinking” and tries to spread his manipulative methods throughout Gaul. But Asterix sees through the evil machinations. The bound book is available for around 14 euros.

The invitation: psychological thriller

Marla Lindberg is looking forward to a long weekend in the Alps and accepts the invitation to a class reunion. But shortly after her arrival, she realizes that there is only one thing more deadly than leaving the remote mountain hotel in the icy snow at night – and that is not doing it. “The invitation” from Fitzek is available for 24 euros.

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November 19, 2021

The child in you must find home

Every person has the desire to be accepted and loved. Ideally, we develop the necessary basic trust during our childhood that guides us through life as adults. Nevertheless, even experienced insults leave deep traces and subconsciously influence our entire relationships. The author Stefanie Stahl presents an approach to working with the “inner child”. By making friends with this inner part, new possibilities open up to resolve conflicts, make relationships happier and find an answer to (almost) every challenge. “The child in you must find a home” is available for around 15 euros.

The 1% method

James Clear’s secret to success: “The 1% method”. It provides the necessary tools to achieve any goal. Clear is a renowned coach and one of the leading experts in habit formation. He presents strategies that you can use to improve yourself every day in what you set out to do. His method is based on findings from biology, psychology and neuroscience and can be used in all areas of life. No matter whether you want to achieve top sporting performance, professional milestones or personal goals such as quitting smoking. The “1% method” is available for 13 euros.

reserve

One of the most moving images of the 20th century shows two boys, two princes, walking behind their mother’s coffin while the world looks on in sadness and horror. During Princess Diana’s funeral, billions of people wondered what the princes were thinking and feeling at that moment – and what course their lives would take from that moment on. In his book “Reserve” Prince Harry tells his story. The hardcover edition of the Prince Harry autobiography is available for 26 euros.

Atlas – The Story of Pa Salt

Paris, 1928. A boy is saved from death at the last second and taken in by a family. Smart and lovable, he develops his talents in his new home and experiences a life he would never have dared to dream of. Nevertheless, he stubbornly guards his secret and gives no clues to his true identity. As he grows into a young man, he falls in love and enters the famous Paris Conservatory. The horrors of his past almost fade, as does the promise he once swore. But disaster is brewing across Europe and the time for escape is approaching.

Aegean, 2008. All seven sisters gather on board the “Titan” to say goodbye to their father. Surprisingly, the missing sister is tasked with showing the others traces of her past. But each truth revealed raises new questions, and the sisters realize that they barely knew their father. Even more shocking is the realization that long-buried secrets continue to impact all of their lives. The book “Atlas – The Story of Pa Salt” is available for 24 euros.

Woman on Fire: Everything about the fabulous menopause

Gynecologist Dr. med. Sheila de Liz emphasizes: Menopause is much cooler than we think! Hot flashes, weight gain, mood swings – hardly any woman faces the menopause calmly. Our image of perimenopause is outdated and urgently needs a makeover. Many women today suffer unnecessarily and no one “has to go through it”. Once the symptoms have been identified, we can do a lot for our health and well-being – and still feel strong and sexy in the second half of life. “Woman on Fire: All about the fabulous menopause” is available for 16 euros.

Positive psychology

“Positive Psychology – Stop brooding, learn calmness and think positively: How to get negative thoughts under control, stop fears and … self-confidence and live your life with joy” is about finding happiness and contentment. Because there is a universal longing that all people share: the desire for a happy life. Are you still looking for the right path? If you want to make lasting changes in your life, you shouldn’t waste time and read this book. The counselor is available for around 23 euros.

Parents’ evening: Not a thriller

Sascha Nebel chose the wrong car at the wrong time and the wrong place to steal. As soon as he gets behind the wheel of an SUV, a group of demonstrating climate activists pulls through the street. Led by a young woman, the SUV is demolished with a baseball bat. When the police show up, Sascha and the stranger flee and unintentionally end up at a 5th grade parents’ evening. In order to avoid a night in police custody, they have no choice: they have to take on the roles of Christin and Lutz Schmolke, the parents of 11-year-old Hector, who have so far missed every school event. Two complete strangers, between whom there could hardly be greater potential for argument, pose as the father and mother of a child they do not know. The fact that Hector is the school’s biggest bully quickly becomes the least of their problems. “Parents’ Evening: Not a Thriller (Even if the title sounds like horror!)” is available for around 17 euros.

Steckelfisch fiasco

Because of the golf club, Niederkaltenkirchen is already split like a log. But now the male fish king himself is lying dead in the club’s own spa area. Franz investigates the shady folk festival clans and the golfing chic assholes, while his Susi makes completely different plans: She is running for mayor, which triggers extremely nervous twitches in the current village leader. “Steckerlfisch fiasco: A provincial crime thriller” is available for 18 euros.

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