Here are the five most-read books on Goodreads this week! These are the buzziest books of the moment, from romantasy to thrillers. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Book Riot Editorial is made up of passionate readers, writers, and book lovers dedicated to delivering insightful book recommendations, literary analysis, and the latest in book culture. With expertise spanning multiple genres and a deep understanding of the publishing industry, we offer thoughtful commentary, book deals, and news that matters to readers. Whether it’s uncovering hidden gems, analyzing literary trends, or championing diverse voices, Book Riot’s editorial team is here to keep you informed and inspired. View All posts by Community Freida McFadden’s reign over this list continues, taking the top two spots with her 2022 thriller The Housemaid-soon to hit the big screen-and her 2025 thriller The Intruder. Other genres in the top five include paranormal romance, romantasy, and a 1980s historical novel about a lesbian astronaut. Two New Books Out This Week You Should Know About Unfortunately, the most read books on Goodreads tend not to be diverse by any definition of the word. So, here are a couple of new books out this week that deserve wider readership. Simply More: A Book for Anyone Who Has Been Told They’re Too Much by Cynthia Erivo Singer and actor Cynthia Erivo invites readers into her life with her new book, Simply More. In a series of vignettes, Erivo shares examples of when she was told that she was too much or not enough. Sometimes she made mistakes and had to pick herself back up and try again. Using these stories from her own life, Erivo encourages her readers to believe in themselves and understand that they are enough. -Kendra Winchester The Cuffing Game by Lyla Lee Bisexual film student Mia Yoon won’t let anything stand in the way of her dream of creating an inclusive and diverse dating show. When the opportunity comes up to finally produce her show, she needs the help of her rival and crush Noah Cho. The Cuffing Game is a dash of Pride and Prejudice meets K-dramas and Love Island for a delightfully fun read. -Courtney Rodgers Today In Books Sign up to Today In Books to receive daily news and miscellany from the world of books. By signing up you agree to our terms of use. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Thank you for signing up! Keep an eye on your inbox. The Most Read Books on Goodreads This Week #5: Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid Taylor Jenkins Reid is best known for The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo and Daisy Jones & The Six. Now, she’s back with a novel about two women astronauts in the 1980s. It came out in June and became an instant #1 New York Times bestseller. It’s also a Good Morning America Book Club Pick. Almost 12, 000 Goodreads users marked it read this week, and it has a 4. 4 average rating. #4: Quicksilver by Callie Hart This is the first book in a romantasy series about Saeris, a 24-year-old woman who is transported to a different world and accidentally binds herself to a Fae warrior named Kingfisher. Book two, Brimstone, came out on November 16, which has given the series a boost in readership this week. Book three comes out in November 2026. It was read by almost 13, 000 Goodreads users and has a 4. 3 average rating. #3: Mate (Bride #2) by Ali Hazelwood This paranormal romance is the companion novel to Bride and came out on October 7th. It is about Serena, the first Were-Human hybrid, who finds herself a political target of Humans, Vampyres, and Weres alike. Her safety depends on the protection of the Alpha Were Koen. It was read by almost 14, 000 users this week and has a 4. 2 average rating. #2: The Housemaid by Freida McFadden This is the first book in Freida McFadden’s Housemaid series, followed by The Housemaid’s Secret and The Housemaid Is Watching. It’s about a housemaid who cleans for a wealthy family, takes care of their child, and lives in their attic bedroom. She’s soon pulled into the family’s dangerous secrets, but her employers may have underestimated what she’s capable of. A movie adaptation is coming out in December. This was read by 15, 000 Goodreads users, with a 4. 3 average rating. #1: The Intruder by Freida McFadden Freida McFadden has two books in the top five this week. This is her newest thriller, which came out October 7th. It’s about Casey, who is weathering a hurricane in her rundown cabin in the woods when she sees a girl outside her window. She is covered in blood and clutching a knife. “The girl has a dark secret. One she’ll kill to keep. And if Casey gets too close to the truth, she may not live to see the morning.” Almost 19, 000 users read it this week, and it has a 3. 9 average rating. If you’re looking for more buzzy books, check out The Bestselling Books of the Week, According to All the Lists. Keep up with all the latest book news by signing up for the Book Riot Newsletter.
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The Most Read Books on Goodreads This Week
