Looking for a popular book recommendation? Explore my unique compilation of the best-selling books on all the lists to see what’s hot and trending overall right now. You’ll quickly and easily decide what to read next based on what everyone else is loving at the moment. See what made the current list below.
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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):
The Crash by Freida McFadden: This thriller author’s books are always popular with the masses. In this new release, Teagan, eight months pregnant and desperate for a fresh start, sets out to stay with her brother but gets stranded in a Maine blizzard. Rescued by a seemingly kind couple, she soon realizes their cabin is more trap than refuge—and escaping may be her only chance to save herself and her unborn child.
The Deep End by Ali Hazelwood: This author is always popular with spicy romance readers, and I hear this one is especially steamy. Focused on med school and recovering from an injury, Stanford diver Scarlett has no time for romance—until disciplined swim champion Lukas uncovers her secret. What starts as a no-strings arrangement intensifies under Olympic pressure, forcing Scarlett to confront feelings she never planned for.
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros: This suspenseful fantasy romance series about a war college with dragons has been a massively bestselling hit for almost two years now. The first in the Fourth Wing series in order totally lives up to the hype. (My rating: ★★★★★)
Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros: This insanely popular dragon fantasy sequel remains popular with readers getting into the Empyrean series, but you should read the first book, Fourth Wing, first. (My rating: ★★★★☆)
James by Percival Everett: Fresh off winning the National Book Award and being named Barnes & Noble’s Book of the Year, this Huck Finn retelling from Jim’s perspective has climbed all the charts. (My rating: ★★★★☆)
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 Nightingale by Kristin Hannah: Arguably Kristin Hannah’s most popular book, this newly released deluxe edition has foil and embossing, designed edges, a ribbon bookmark, exclusive four-color endpapers, and a gold foil stamp on the front case. This emotional story of sisters during World War II is a Reese’s Book Club pick that absolutely lives up to its hype. (My rating: ★★★★★)
Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros: As mentioned above, this newly released third book in the Empyrean series is the biggest adult book release in 20 years, but you should definitely read the original and the sequel (above) first. (My rating: ★★★★☆; Onyx Storm summary)
The Wedding People by Alison Espach: This Read With Jenna Book Club pick has been popular for about half a year now. It’s a sharply written narrative about a depressed woman who finds herself in the middle of a wedding party at a Rhode Island hotel. The quirky cast of characters help her find a new lease on life. This one is well worth the read! (My rating: ★★★★☆)
The Women by Kristin Hannah: This historical fiction novel remained very high on the bestseller lists all year long. It’s easily one of her best books yet, transporting the reader to the Vietnam War (and its aftermath) through the eyes of a young female nurse. I thought it was excellent on audio. (My rating: ★★★★★; The Women discussion questions)
Methodology: Picking the Current Best-Selling Books
Determining what books are best-sellers can be tricky because the various retailers and sources use varied metrics and often break the lists down into different categories. So, what I have done is scoured the following best book lists (of the most popular books right now) to figure out which books were most common to all of these sources:
- Amazon
- Barnes & Noble
- Bookshop.org
- Libro.fm
- New York Times bestseller list
- Publishers Weekly
- Target
- USA Today
NOTES
I ONLY included adult titles, both fiction and nonfiction.
When in doubt, I gave a bit more weight to the list of Publishers Weekly, which is based on the data of NPD BookScan. It covers about 85 percent of trade print books sold in the United States through direct reporting from major retailers.
Conclusion
Based on my unique data analysis, those are the best-selling books right now to help you find your next great read. I keep it updated so you can see exactly what’s hot right now.
To recap, if you’re still struggling to pick just one interesting book to read, Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros topped the most bestseller lists I checked.
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Hi, when will How They Broke Britain by James O Brien be available in Ireland. Thank you.
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Have you read YOURS TRULY by Abby Jimenez? I absolutely loved it!! Probably more so than Happy Place.
Enjoy so many of your recommendations that I think our book preferences align & you would enjoy it. Her last book, PART OF YOUR WORLD is also a favorite.
Yes! I agree — I liked both but I preferred Yours Truly as well. Like you, I love Abby Jiminez’s books. Part of Your World was excellent. I just gave it to my sister and she also loved it! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and recommendations.
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Hello Anne, I’m not sure I understand the question. Can you rephrase it another way?