The latest best-selling books list features Rebecca Yarros at the top, alongside Pope Francis and the timeless Han Kang. Yarros's prominence signifies her growing influence, especially with her latest release, which has quickly captured readers' attention and topped the charts.
Moving from thirteenth to eleventh place, "Le ventisette sveglie di Atena Ferraris" by Alice Basso holds the thirteenth position this week. The book follows the life of a crossword magazine editor whose peaceful existence is disrupted by a mystery involving her brother. Just above it, Angela Marsons's "Una mente assassina" secures the twelfth position. The detective Kim Stone returns for another complicated case, dealing with an apparent suicide interwoven with the unsettling dynamics of an alternative lifestyle community.
At the eleventh slot, Aldo Cazzullo's "Il Dio dei nostri padri" invites readers to rediscover the episodes of the Bible through a literary lens. It reinterprets these stories as part of a grand narrative, making biblical history accessible and compelling.
Before reaching the top ten, Giuseppe Patota's "A tu per tu con la «Commedia»" stands at the tenth position, offering readers insights through the analysis of the most famous verses of "Divina Commedia." This classic text receives a fresh perspective, appealing to both long-time fans and newcomers alike.
Byung-Chul Han's thought-provoking essay, "Contro la società dell’angoscia. Speranza e rivoluzione," claims the ninth spot. This work contrasts anxiety pervading modern existence with the concept of hope, challenging readers to rethink their perspectives on the pressures of contemporary life.
Following close behind is Edith Bruck's "La donna dal cappotto verde," which delves deep as it follows the chance encounter between a Holocaust survivor and another woman who recognizes her from Auschwitz, radically changing the survivor's outlook on life.
Alessia Gazzola’s "Miss Bee e il principe d’inverno" occupies the seventh position, marking the return of Beatrice Bernabò (Miss Bee). She embarks on another investigating adventure during a frigid Christmas, laced with high-society drama and theft.
Sitting at sixth place is Han Kang’s renowned work, "Atti umani," reflecting on the horrific past of Chun Doo-hwan's dictatorship and the subsequent massacres during the 1980s. It resonates deeply with readers, particularly following her recent Nobel Prize recognition.
Beppe Severgnini's "Socrate, Agata e il futuro. L’arte di invecchiare con filosofia" takes the fifth position, inviting readers to embrace old age with wisdom, patience, and kindness, prompting introspective discussions about growing older.
Coming up fourth is Paul Murray's "Il giorno dell’ape," which artfully blends humor and emotion to narrate the Barnes family's contemporary struggles, providing social commentary on modern family dynamics.
Onto the podium, the third spot is claimed by Pope Francis's "Spera. L’autobiografia di Francesco." This autobiographical narrative not only recounts the pope's life but also serves as his moral and ethical legacy leading up to this year’s Jubilee.
Meanwhile, Alicia Giménez-Bartlett’s "Una poco di buono. Sei indagini di Petra Delicado" ranks second. This anthology features six stories featuring the beloved detective and her assistant, Fermín Garzón, as they investigate various intriguing murder cases.
Finally, reigning supreme is Rebecca Yarros's "Onyx storm," which takes the number one spot for the week. The captivating third installment of the "Fourth Wing" series follows Violet Sorrengail on her perilous quest for allies to confront formidable foes, risking her own safety and the secret she harbors.
With Yarros's ascent to the top of the best-seller list, her compelling storytelling continues to engage and enchant readers both domestically and internationally.