Top 10 Best-Selling Fiction Books in India Right Now

You know how in India everyone’s got their own reading taste—some of us like getting swept up in love stories, others are all about thrillers that make you want to stay up late, and a few go for those books that really get you thinking. Fiction is everywhere here, popping up in every language and every mood, whether it’s that brand new release everyone’s buzzing about or an old favourite you keep going back to.

If you’re curious about which books are really making the rounds right now, this list has you covered. These are the ones people are sharing with friends, chatting about over chai, or posting about on WhatsApp. Doesn’t matter if you only read once in a while or whenever you get a chance—give any of these a try and you might just find your next book crush!

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List of Top 10 Best-Selling Fiction Books in India

If these titles haven’t popped up in group chats or popped out of a backpack recently, just wait—they’re everywhere.

It Ends with Us

You ever read something that feels like someone’s actually letting you into their life, no filter? That’s exactly what It Ends with Us is. Lily’s just muddling through her life like anyone else—so many readers tear up just talking about it. If you’ve ever had a complicated relationship, you’ll probably see yourself in her shoes. Nothing feels polished or made-up—it’s simply messy, unpredictable, and full of those crazy twists that only real life has. You end up caring about Lily like she’s someone you could call up and chat with. When you finish, you’ll probably sit for a minute and just feel it all—like a piece of real life that found you when you needed it.

• Author: Colleen Hoover

• Price: ₹300–₹450

• Genre: Contemporary Romance, Drama

400 Days

Let’s be honest, nobody picks up a Chetan Bhagat thriller expecting to go to bed early. “400 Days” will pull you into a parent’s worst nightmare—and you’ll keep saying “just one more page” long after midnight. There’s mystery, family drama, and plenty of “wait, WHAT?” moments.

• Author: Chetan Bhagat

• Price: ₹190–₹250

• Genre: Thriller, Mystery

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Verity

Do you love that delicious “can I trust anyone here?” feeling? Colleen Hoover’s “Verity” is just the ride for you—part love story, part psychological minefield. Let’s just say, you’ll want to keep the lights on until the very last page.

• Author: Colleen Hoover

• Price: ₹350–₹500

• Genre: Romantic Thriller, Psychological Fiction

The Forest of Enchantments

We’ve all heard bits and pieces of the Ramayana, normally with Sita in the background. But here, it’s like she grabs a cup of chai, sits right beside you, and finally tells everything from her side. The Forest of Enchantments gives Sita real feelings—her confusion, anger, dreams—and it just feels honest. Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni writes her like a friend opening up, not some unreachable legend. After you read it, Sita stays with you, almost like someone you know personally.

• Author: Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

• Price: ₹280–₹420

• Genre: Mythological Fiction

Before the Coffee Gets Cold

Ever finish a cup of chai and wish you could turn back time? This gentle Japanese tale is for the “what if” dweller in all of us. A Tokyo café, a chance to revisit the past—but only till your coffee cools. Bittersweet and comforting, like a quiet afternoon with someone you miss.

• Author: Toshikazu Kawaguchi

• Price: ₹350–₹480

• Genre: Magical Realism, Drama

The Girl in Room 105

Think back to those hostel nights—a mix of chai, gossip, exams, and someone suddenly sharing crazy news that no one sees coming. That’s the world you step into with The Girl in Room 105. Chetan Bhagat takes the everyday madness of college—random jokes, grudges, memories—and suddenly throws a murder into the middle of it. You’ll probably catch yourself saying “Just one more page, yaar” until you reach the end. Honestly, it’s as easy to get lost in as a weekend Netflix binge.

• Author: Chetan Bhagat

• Price: ₹180–₹240

• Genre: Thriller, Crime Fiction

The Alchemist

From busy city workers to bored teens on trains, Paulo Coelho’s “The Alchemist” is everywhere. It’s the classic tale of following your dreams, with more wisdom than some advice sessions with your grandparents. Whatever your age, Santiago’s journey keeps you coming back.

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• Author: Paulo Coelho

• Price: ₹250–₹400

• Genre: Philosophical Fiction, Inspirational

Reminders of Him

Everybody needs a book about second chances sometimes. Colleen Hoover’s “Reminders of Him” is all about starting over, heartbreak, and that hopeful feeling you get looking out at a new sunrise. This one really hugs you when you need it.

• Author: Colleen Hoover

• Price: ₹320–₹450

• Genre: Contemporary Fiction, Romance

Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life

Not fiction, but ask any reader—Ikigai comes up in conversations about peace and figuring life out. Relaxed, quietly wise, and full of advice that feels like an old friend nudging you to live well.

• Authors: Héctor García & Francesc Miralles

• Price: ₹250–₹350

• Genre: Philosophical, Inspirational

The Silent Patient

Want a story that’s all hush-hush, with twists you cannot see coming? “The Silent Patient” by Alex Michaelides has been whispered about from offices to coffee lines. One word: unputdownable.

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• Author: Alex Michaelides

• Price: ₹300–₹450

• Genre: Psychological Thriller, Crime Fiction

Conclusion

In India, books are more than books—they’re friends, travelling companions, healers, and sometimes even tiny, personal revolutions. Whether you’re looking for a story to lose yourself in during a monsoon evening or something to liven up your next train ride, these bestsellers are the books you’ll hear about at tea stalls, family dinners, and everywhere in between. Give one a try—and fair warning, you’ll probably end up pushing it on a friend, too.

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