Books · 2007
Literary Blockbusters and Fantasy Milestones
In 2007, publishing experienced unprecedented record-breaking events alongside rich literary achievements. Readers witnessed the colossal climax of global pop culture sagas and acclaimed debuts that redefined modern fiction.
- J.K. Rowling · Fantasy · Bestseller
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
The epic finale to the global phenomenon shattered sales records worldwide as Harry faces Voldemort in their ultimate confrontation.
- Khaled Hosseini · Fiction · Bestseller
A Thousand Splendid Suns
Khaled Hosseini’s powerful follow-up to The Kite Runner spans three decades of Afghan history through the interconnected lives of two women.
- Junot Díaz · Fiction · Award-Winning
The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao
This Pulitzer Prize-winning novel weaves Dominican history, pop culture, and family saga around a sweet, overweight, sci-fi-obsessed young man.
- P. Rothfuss · Fantasy · Fantasy Classic
The Name of the Wind
Patrick Rothfuss's acclaimed debut novel introduces Kvothe, a gifted musician and magician who narrates his own legendary life story.
- André Aciman · Romance · Literary Work
Call Me by Your Name
André Aciman’s lush debut novel captures the intense, unforgettable summer romance between an Italian teenager and an American scholar.
- Jeff Kinney · Children · Phenomenon
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Jeff Kinney’s illustrated novel introduced middle-schooler Greg Heffley, sparking an immensely popular worldwide book and media franchise.
- Michael Chabon · Sci-Fi · Award-Winning
The Yiddish Policemen's Union
Michael Chabon’s hard-boiled alternate history mystery set in a Jewish settlement in Alaska swept the Hugo, Nebula, and Locus Awards.
- Anne Enright · Fiction · Booker Winner
The Gathering
Anne Enright’s dark, uncompromising family saga exploring grief and memory won the 2007 Man Booker Prize for Fiction.
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