We know how hard it can be to find a good book to read. When you are out of ideas, look around and see what everyone else is reading. That is why we will be listing the best selling books in New York City According to Indie booksellers!
This list was curated by the Gothamist as they asked 9 indie booksellers across New York City which were the most popular books. Each bookstore had a different selection of books that were popular with customers.
The Best Selling Books in New York City
- Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler
- The Lonely City: Adventures in the Art of Being Alone by Olivia Laing
- Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann
- Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner
- 1984 by George Orwell
- Trust by Hernan Diaz
- All About Love: New Visions by bell hooks
- Hallowe’en Party by Agatha Christie
- The Woman in Me by Britney Spears
Readers Flock Towards the Classics

There are classics on this list such as Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler and 1984 by George Orwell. If you have been to the movies to see Killers of the Flower Moon, then you may also may have been curious about the book written by David Grann that the movie is based off of.
The list also includes never books that have been released such as Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner and The Woman in Me by Britney Spears. And since it was just Halloween a couple of weeks ago, customers flocked towards Agatha Christie’s Hallowe’en Party.
Conclusion
As you can see, the city of New York is busy reading new books as well as classics. You can check out the bookstores here. What books are you reading? Let us know in the comments below!