Top 10 Best-Selling Books Right Now (May 2025)

Top 10 Best-Selling Books Right Now: What Everyone’s Reading

Below are the top ten best-selling books based on my unique analysis of data from major retailers and resources (in alphabetical order):

Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall: This Reese’s Book Club pick has a bit of something for everyone– historical fiction, romance, courtroom mystery, and family drama. It’s also quick to read and stunningly written. (My rating: ★★★★★; Broken Country book review; Broken Country book club questions)

Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green: This nonfiction book explores the global fight against tuberculosis through the personal story of Henry Reider, a young patient in Sierra Leone. Blending history, science, and advocacy, Green highlights the healthcare inequities that make this preventable and curable disease the world’s deadliest. The book is both a call to action and a humanistic story about how our choices shape the future of public health.

Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry: This popular romance author’s latest release isn’t just a romance; it’s also half “tell-all” in the vein of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. Early reviews are mixed. (My rating: ★★☆☆☆; read more about it in Emily Henry books in order)

The Housemaid by Freida McFadden: This wildly popular thriller is a quick and twisted love triangle among a married couple and their new housemaid, an ex-con. It ends in death, which is clear from the first page, but it takes you on quite a ride to figure out who the killer is and who they are. It’s a guilty pleasure you can read in one to two sittings on a beach or by the pool. (My rating: ★★★★☆; The Housemaid book review)

Lights Out by Navessa Allen: Trauma nurse Aly fantasizes about masked men and dark desires—until one of them, Josh Hammond, steps out of her screen and into her bedroom. What begins as a steamy, twisted fantasy quickly escalates when a real stalker targets Aly, forcing Josh to become her protector.

The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins: This self-help book has been a huge hit with readers. I read it after Oprah recommended it for learning to let go of things you want to control. And, you know what? I’ve found myself saying “let them” more times than I can count since then. (My rating: ★★★★☆)

The Perfect Divorce by Jeneva Rose: Eleven years after defending her husband Adam in a murder trial, Sarah Morgan has rebuilt her life. Her new marriage falls apart, and Adam’s case is suddenly reopened due to new DNA evidence. As Sarah faces media scrutiny and a vengeful ex, the disappearance of Bob’s one-night stand drags her into a dangerous game of lies and revenge.

Say You’ll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez: This romance author’s latest release is sadder and darker than usual. However, it’s true to real-life struggles, such as long-distance love, family members with medical issues, financial problems, and so on. This reality check made it live up to my expectations. (My rating: ★★★★★; Say You’ll Remember Me book review)

Strangers in Time by David Baldacci: Fourteen-year-old Charlie and fifteen-year-old Molly are two war-weary teens navigating a shattered, post-Blitz London without family or safety. They find refuge and unlikely friendship in a grieving bookseller, Ignatius Oliver, whose bookshop becomes a haven from the chaos. But as secrets surface and danger closes in, the bond they’ve built may be their only chance at survival.

Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins: This is the fifth book in The Hunger Games series, a prequel.