The most popular abuse & violence books of 2023

These books deal with harm done by one person to another, and with surviving it. Novels and memoirs describe violence at home, in institutions and between strangers, and the long work of recovery. They are written with honesty and respect, and many readers find strength in them. This list shows the ones first published in 2023.

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Burn It Down
Cover of Burn It Down

Burn It Down

Maureen Ryan

Published 2023

348 pages

Bloodbath Nation
Cover of Bloodbath Nation

Bloodbath Nation

Paul Auster, Spencer Ostrander

Published 2023

136 pages