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The Most Read Books on Goodreads in March

The Most Read Books on Goodreads in March

Published by José Betancourt

Welcome to The Best of Book Riot, our daily round-up of what’s on offer across our site, newsletters, podcasts, and social channels. Not everything is for everyone, but there is something for everyone. I’ll give you one guess to identify the most-read book on Goodreads in March. It is the inspiration behind the hit movie of the moment, which has rocketed this 2021 novel back to the top of bestseller lists. In April, I’m looking forward to Dewey’s 24 Hour Readathon on April 18th-19th. I’ve been participating twice a year for more than ten years! It’s a good excuse to clear the calendar as much as possible and prioritize reading—and, equally important, snacks. I have a stack of comics, novellas, and other quick reads I’ve put together for then. Today In Books Sign up to Today In Books to receive daily news and miscellany from the world of books. Subscribe to Selected No Thanks What did you read in March? Which 2026 Read Harder Challenge tasks did you get to? And what’s on your April TBR? I …

The Most Read Books on Goodreads in March 2026

The Most Read Books on Goodreads in March 2026

Published by José Betancourt

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. I’ll give you one guess to identify the most-read book on Goodreads in March. It is the inspiration behind the hit movie of the moment, which has rocketed this 2021 novel back to the top of bestseller lists. But setting the obvious aside, can you name the other four books on this list? We have two thrillers (only one is by Freida McFadden), a book club favorite, and a baseball romance rounding out the top five. Before we check your answers, though, let’s talk about a few new releases that deserve more attention. March Releases 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 few new books that came out in March that deserve wider readership. These all come recommended by Erica Ezeifedi. Sign up for her New Books newsletter for more! I Love You Don’t Die by Jade Song This …

The Most Anticipated Books of Spring, According to Goodreads Users

The Most Anticipated Books of Spring, According to Goodreads Users

Published by José Betancourt

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. Here are the biggest headlines from last week. Goodreads Users Choose the Season’s Most Anticipated Books Spring has almost sprung, and that means a new season of fresh books. Goodreads users geared up for sunnier reading by selecting their most anticipated reads of the next few months. Highlights include Last Night in Brooklyn by Xóchitl González, my current read Whidbey by T Kira Madden, and The Lost Book of Elizabeth Barton by Jennifer N. Brown, and Chain of Ideas: The Origins of Our Authoritarian Age by Ibram X. Kendi, but the list boasts 79 anticipated spring books in various categories ripe for exploring. Even Major Publishers Get Tripped Up By A.I. Remember how we were talking about the rise in books published in the U.S., and how self-published books have a lot to do with that increase? Well, …

Spring’s Most Anticipated Books, According to Goodreads

Spring’s Most Anticipated Books, According to Goodreads

Published by Jenni Sidey

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Barnes & Nobles’ Most Popular Books And if you need even more recommendations based on what your fellow readers are into, look to Barnes & Nobles’ list of the top 10 most viewed books of the past week. R.F. Kuang is back in our line of sight with her newest, Taipei Story, which isn’t even out until this fall. Readers are also into the James Patterson/Viola Davis collab (who put that on their bingo card?), Judge Stone. And as my own doctor said, perimenopause is trending, and the book she recommended made the list: The New Perimenopause: An Evidence-Based Guide to Surviving the Zone of Chaos and Feeling Like Yourself Again by Mary Claire Haver MD. Of course, you will also find the next two just-announced, highly anticipated Sarah J. Maas ACOTAR books at the top of the list. Today In Books Sign up to Today In Books to receive daily news and miscellany from the world of …

The Most Read Books on Goodreads in February

The Most Read Books on Goodreads in February

Published by Jenni Sidey

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. The big new book-to-screen adaptations continue to dominate the most read books on Goodreads: three of the top five titles this month are enjoying a boost in popularity from their TV or movie counterparts. Regardless of the reasons, it is interesting to see Wuthering Heights on this list. I am so curious about the reactions from readers who picked it up because of the recent movie, since it diverges so dramatically from the original. My sympathy goes out to anyone who picked it up expecting a steamy romance. New Books Out in February 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 few new books that came out in February and deserve wider readership. Greedy by Callie Kazumi This horror/psychological thriller novel is perfect for fans of Parasite and The Menu. It follows Edward Cook, a British man living in Japan. …

The Most Read Books on Goodreads in March

DNF Shelves Are Finally Coming to Goodreads

Published by José Betancourt

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. Goodreads is Finally Going to Have a DNF Shelf I don’t know who the first Goodreads user to create a DNF shelf was or when they did it, but I can’t imagine it was long after the site’s 2006 launch. Twenty years later, Goodreads has decided to acknowledge this widely used convention and make DNFing official. In an email to users earlier this week, the platform announced that DNF shelves are “coming soon” (our best guess is March 1). Per that email, here’s what to expect and how to tell if you need to take any action: If you created an exclusive custom shelf named exactly “did not finish,” “dnf,” “abandoned,” “unfinished,” “didn-t-finish,” or “dropped”, we’ll automatically convert it to the new default Did Not Finish shelf. Your reviews, ratings, and reading history stay with your book. If …

The Most Read Books on Goodreads in January

The Most Read Books on Goodreads in January

Published by Jenni Sidey

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. The most read books on Goodreads in January mostly come down to recent adaptations, from the explosive popularity of the Heated Rivalry TV adaptation to the movie version of The Housemaid and People We Meet On Vacation. Nothing sells a book like it making it to the screen! While I have you, here’s something you should know about: if you’re reading this on the day it goes up, you still have time to bid in the Publishing for Minnesota auction! A group of authors, editors, illustrators, and agents have responded to the crisis in Minneapolis by organizing an auction to raise money for organizations providing legal aid, emergency assistance, food, and more to those most impacted by ICE raids, including Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota, Women’s Foundation of Minnesota, Midwest Immigrant Bond Fund, and more. The auction starts ends today, so get your bids in now! Items include signed books, original art, and Ask Me Anything Zoom calls with authors. This auction is also a great tool for …

The Most Read Books on Goodreads This Week

The Most Read Books on Goodreads This Week

Published by José Betancourt

The Swan’s Daughter by Roshani Chokshi Prince Arris knows, thanks to a poorly worded wish to a sea witch, that when he gets married, he’ll be murdered. Once someone has the hand of the heir to the Isle of Malys, they take over. The Prince’s only chance of survival is finding real and true love, not someone interested in simply taking over. Otherwise, he’s going to end up dead and reemerge in the form of a tree. So when the Prince’s parents announce a tournament of brides to win his hand, he’s both surprised and worried; the wrong choice will mean certain death. It’s a dizzying series of dates and parties, and the Prince is struggling to figure out who is true and who is simply thirsty for power. When he meets Demelza, though, the Prince’s future begins to look different. She’s a veritas swan, whose songs tell nothing but truth. She strikes a deal with the Prince: he’ll keep her safe, as she’s been forced into hiding, and she’ll help him sort through his …