这里缺了审查老爷和举报英雄,因而市场上充满了各种小说书,也因为看书的人多。再加上有各种评比的(可能摆脱不了促销的影子)平台,同一本书说好说坏的都有。
我特请教了时髦的AI程序 Gemini 。得到是如下的结果:
Determining the definitive “bestselling” mystery novel for 2024 in English is challenging at this precise moment (April 4, 2025) as official, year-end sales figures from all major retailers and publishers might still be in the process of finalization and compilation.
However, based on the information available from various “best of” lists and popularity indicators throughout 2024, here are some of the mystery novels in English that were consistently mentioned and highly rated, suggesting strong sales:
Likely Top Contenders Based on Popularity and “Best Of” Lists:
“First Lie Wins” by Ashley Elston: This novel was a Reese’s Book Club pick and appeared on numerous Goodreads lists for popular and best mystery & thriller books of 2024. This suggests a wide readership and strong sales.
“The God of the Woods” by Liz Moore: Winner of the Goodreads Choice Awards for Mystery & Thriller 2024, this book garnered significant attention and votes, indicating high popularity.
“The Teacher” by Freida McFadden: McFadden is a consistently popular thriller author, and “The Teacher” appeared on Goodreads’ most-rated lists for 2024, suggesting strong sales within the thriller/mystery genre.
“All the Colors of the Dark” by Chris Whitaker: This title was frequently mentioned on “best of” lists from various sources, indicating critical acclaim and likely strong readership.
“We Solve Murders” by Richard Osman: As the fourth installment in a beloved and bestselling series, this book likely had significant sales.
“The Hunter” by Tana French: Part of an acclaimed series, the latest installment from Tana French would likely have been highly anticipated and sold well.
Factors to Consider When Determining “Bestselling”:
Different Bestseller Lists: Various organizations (like the New York Times, USA Today, Publishers Weekly) have their own bestseller lists, and they may track sales differently (e.g., hardcover only, all formats). A book might top one list but not another.
Time of Year: Books released later in the year have less time to accumulate sales compared to those released earlier.
Genre Nuances: The lines between mystery, thriller, and suspense can be blurry, and different lists might categorize books differently.
General Information About Mystery Novel Bestsellers:
Author Recognition: Authors with established fan bases often have an advantage in terms of initial sales.
Book Club的影响 (Influence of Book Clubs): Being selected by popular book clubs (like Reese’s Book Club or Oprah’s Book Club) can significantly boost a book’s visibility and sales.
Marketing and Publicity: Publisher marketing campaigns and media attention play a crucial role in driving sales.
Word of Mouth: Positive reviews and recommendations from readers can contribute significantly to a book’s long-term success.
To get the most accurate information on the absolute bestselling mystery novel of 2024, it would be best to consult the official year-end bestseller lists published by major tracking organizations once they become available. However, the titles mentioned above are strong indicators of high popularity and likely strong sales within the mystery genre for 2024.
我读(听)书不是为了提高已经提高不了多少的中学文学水平,而只是为了加强自己的英文听力,作为打发时间的办法。
我比较喜欢悬疑,侦探类的小说,唯一的原因是细节叙述比较真实而且贴近生活,当然事件本身,纯属虚拟,没有什么现实性。譬如有名的 Agatha Christie 她写了那么多和谋杀有关的小说,并不能据此断定她是生活在一个到处都是谋杀案的罪恶的社会之中。这类小说也比较讲究逻辑和推理。
我找卖得最好的来看和听,不过是我在书籍的汪洋大海中挑的办法之一而已。最近一段时间,我会按图索骥,听听看看。我的方法是:预听一遍,再看书,最后反复听。全靠看书,我的眼睛不济,全靠听我的听力也没有那么高的水平。是不得已。