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Six Picks: Bestsellers

Abbe and Emma recommend six books that have dominated the bestseller lists and are beloved by all.

By Jessica Mizzi • 2 years ago
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What makes a bestseller? Is it a genius plot, a captivating narrative, a twist we didn’t see coming, or all three?

Whatever it is, one thing’s for sure: the authors of these books managed to make their stories, fact or fiction, mean something to other people. That’s what made the books fly off the shelves, and that’s what makes them so evergreen.

Watch Abbe and Emma in the video below to learn more about the six books that have swept readers off their feet, time and time again. If you haven’t read them yet, go pick them up!

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