August Bestsellers 2025: What India is Reading Right Now

August 2025 is shaping up to be a great month for Indian readers. With monsoon showers encouraging cozy reading sessions and a number of new shows and movies adapting popular titles, the bestsellers at Best of Used Books tell an interesting story about what people are buying. From myth‑inspired epics and thrillers to heartfelt romances and children’s humor, here are the titles that dominated the charts this month. Every book listed below is in stock (unless noted) on Best of Used Books, and links are included so you can grab a copy.

Mythology & Historical Thrillers Still Rule

🕉️ The Shiva Trilogy by Amish Tripathi

1. The Oath of the Vayuputras – The concluding volume of the Shiva Trilogy remains a top seller. Tripathi continues his modern myth of Shiva, the Tibetan immigrant who becomes Meluha’s messiah. In this book he discovers the true nature of the gods and how they’ve manipulated society bestofusedbooks.com. The series blends epic battles, philosophical questions and a love story, and readers are eager to see how Shiva’s story ends.
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2. The Immortals of Meluha – The trilogy’s first book (published in 2010) remains essential reading. Tripathi imagines an ancient India called Meluha, where a prophecy foretells a savior known as the Neelkanth; when tribal leader Shiva arrives, he is thrust into a fight against the mysterious Nagas bestofusedbooks.com. Readers love its blend of adventure and spirituality.
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3. The Secret of the Nagas – Book 2 of the trilogy deepens the saga. Shiva pursues the Naga warrior who murdered his friend, but learns that the snake‑like people are victims of a larger conspiracy. As Meluha’s stability crumbles, hidden enemies manipulate events and betrayals abound bestofusedbooks.com.
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🔍 Dan Brown Thrillers: Symbology and Secrets

• The Da Vinci Code – Dan Brown’s most famous thriller stays popular thanks to the upcoming TV adaptation. Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon and cryptologist Sophie Neveu investigate a murder at the Louvre and follow clues hidden in Leonardo da Vinci’s art, uncovering a secret about the Holy Grail and a clandestine society bestofusedbooks.com. The puzzles and religious intrigue still hook readers.
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• The Lost Symbol – In this Washington D.C.–set sequel, Langdon is summoned to the U.S. Capitol only to find his mentor kidnapped. To save him, he must decode Masonic symbols and unravel a mystery tied to America’s founding Fathers bestofusedbooks.com. With Freemasonry and noetic science at its core, it’s an ideal pick for those craving another code‑breaking adventure.
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Emotional Fiction & YA Hits

• Half Girlfriend by Chetan Bhagat – Bhagat’s story about Madhav, a Bihari boy who falls for high‑society Delhi girl Riya at St. Stephen’s College, continues to resonate. Riya agrees to be his “half girlfriend,” and the novel explores class differences, language barriers and the complexities of modern romance bestofusedbooks.com. Its 2017 film adaptation renewed interest, keeping it among the top sellers.
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• The Godfather by Mario Puzo – With whispers of a new TV series, readers are rediscovering this classic. Puzo’s novel follows the Corleone Mafia family, focusing on aging patriarch Don Vito and his son Michael, who reluctantly steps into the violent world of organized crime bestofusedbooks.com. Its portrayal of loyalty, power and family honor is timeless.
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Kids & Young Adult: Humour and Adventure

• Diary of a Wimpy Kid – A Novel in Cartoons – The original entry in Jeff Kinney’s series still attracts young readers. Middle‑schooler Greg Heffley navigates the awkwardness of school, friendships and family through diary entries and cartoons; the humor appeals to kids and adults alike bestofusedbooks.com.
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• Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever – Book six in the series sees Greg trapped indoors during a blizzard. Not only is his family snowed in, he’s accused of vandalizing school property when his posters unintentionally stain the school wall bestofusedbooks.com. The relatable misadventures have kept this title on the bestseller list.
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• Percy Jackson’s Greek Heroes by Rick Riordan – Gen Z and Gen Alpha readers love retellings, and this illustrated collection is a favourite. Percy Jackson narrates twelve Greek myths with humor and personality while John Rocco’s artwork adds visual flair bestofusedbooks.com. The book was highlighted in the store’s blog about reading trends bestofusedbooks.com and is flying off the shelves.
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Inspiring Non‑fiction

• Ignited Minds by A.P.J. Abdul Kalam – Former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam’s slim volume of essays remains in demand. Written to inspire India’s youth, it emphasizes creativity, scientific innovation and national development bestofusedbooks.com. Many students pick it up ahead of exams or as a motivational read.
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Honourable Mention: Paranormal Romance

• The Vampire Diaries: The Awakening and The Struggle – L.J. Smith’s two‑in‑one omnibus edges into the bestsellers list, boosted by streaming platform releases. It chronicles Elena Gilbert’s attraction to vampire brothers Stefan and Damon Salvatore; as she navigates love triangles and supernatural dangers, the story blends romance with Gothic mystery bestofusedbooks.com.
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Why These Books Are Trending

These titles show that Indian readers enjoy a mix of mythological re‑imaginings, international thrillers, slice‑of‑life humor and thought‑provoking non‑fiction. The consistent popularity of Amish Tripathi’s Shiva Trilogy shows a continuing fascination with Indian mythology and epic storytelling. Dan Brown’s puzzles and Chetan Bhagat’s campus romance appeal to urban readers looking for gripping narratives and relatable emotions. Children and young adults keep humor and fantasy titles such as Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Percy Jackson on the charts, reflecting a desire for escapism and fun. Finally, inspirational works like Ignited Minds remind us that reading can also be about motivation and national pride.

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