Most Wanted Books: What Readers Add to Their Want-to-Read Lists
These are the 100 books in our catalog that the most readers have added to their want-to-read lists on Open Library. It shows what people are curious about, which is not always the same as what critics prefer.
It is a safe pick when you want a book many others are keen to read. The tile shows the want-to-read count, followed by a one-line hook and a note on what you get.
Best for: Readers who want to follow what other readers are excited about.
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58,212 want to readAtomic HabitsJames Clear
Self-help · HopefulJames Clear explains habits as a cycle of cue, craving, response and reward
What you get: A clear, friendly system for building good habits and dropping unhelpful ones, with small changes you can start today and watch add up. You finish with a plan, not just motivation.
47,316 want to readThe 48 Laws of PowerRobert GreeneSelf-help · DarkRobert Greene sets out 48 laws of power, each illustrated with historical examples
What you get: A rich collection of stories from emperors, courtiers and strategists, each paired with a lesson on influence. It sharpens how you read people and situations.
32,758 want to readRich Dad Poor DadRobert T. KiyosakiSelf-help · HopefulRobert Kiyosaki tells financial lessons through parables about his rich dad and his poor dad
What you get: A fresh way to think about money, assets and work, told through two very different father figures. It opens your eyes to new questions about how wealth is built.
32,021 want to readThe Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ckMark MansonSelf-help · ThoughtfulMark Manson argues that finding meaning in life's struggles is a better approach than pursuing happiness
What you get: A refreshing, straight-talking guide to choosing your priorities and letting the rest go. It brings relief, a few laughs and a calmer way to look at everyday problems.
16,136 want to readThink and Grow RichNapoleon HillSelf-help · HopefulNapoleon Hill condenses his study of wealthy people into thirteen principles he calls a Philosophy of Achievement
What you get: A burst of focus and drive, plus a step-by-step way of thinking about goals, persistence and the people around you. A classic to pick up when you want to aim higher.
13,416 want to readHow to Win Friends and Influence PeopleDale CarnegieSelf-help · HopefulDale Carnegie turns his business education courses into principles for handling people
What you get: Simple, time-tested ways to make people feel heard and to get along with almost anyone. The advice is easy to try the same day and keeps working long after you close the book.
11,804 want to readA Game of ThronesGeorge R. R. Martin
Fantasy · DarkNoble houses fight over the Iron Throne as winter nears
What you get: A sweeping, richly detailed world with many memorable characters and plenty of intrigue. You get the pleasure of losing yourself in a vast, gripping saga.
10,749 want to readItStephen King
Horror · DarkSeven children and a monster that returns every twenty-seven years
What you get: A sprawling, immersive story where a small-town childhood, loyal friends and a terrifying presence combine. It is scary, nostalgic and surprisingly moving.
7,082 want to readThe 7 Habits of Highly Effective PeopleStephen R. CoveySelf-help · ThoughtfulStephen Covey presents seven habits that move readers from dependence to independence to interdependence
What you get: A thoughtful way to organize your time around what matters most, with habits that improve how you lead yourself and work with others. You come away with clearer priorities.
6,684 want to readPride and PrejudiceJane Austen
Classics · LightElizabeth Bennet, Mr Darcy and the problem of first impressions
What you get: Witty conversations, a romance worth waiting for and a heroine you cheer for from the first page. It is endlessly rereadable and gives you a happy glow.
6,120 want to readThe Hunger GamesSuzanne Collins
Young Adult · TenseA girl volunteers for a televised fight to the death
What you get: A fast, exciting page-turner with a brave heroine you root for from the start. The tension keeps building, and you will want the next book at hand.
5,879 want to readThe Lightning ThiefRick RiordanFantasy · LightA boy learns he is the son of a Greek god
What you get: A quick, witty ride through modern America filled with Greek gods and monsters. Great fun, full of humor and heart, with a hero who feels like a friend.
5,586 want to readTo Kill a MockingbirdHarper Lee
Literary Fiction · WarmScout Finch grows up in Alabama as her father defends a Black man
What you get: A tender, memorable story told through a child's eyes, full of heart, humor and moral courage. It leaves you with admiration for people who stand up for others.
5,444 want to readTwilightStephenie MeyerYoung Adult · WarmA teen moves to Forks and meets a vampire
What you get: The flutter of a first great love, wrapped in a moody forest setting and a sense of danger. It captures the feeling of falling for someone completely.
5,391 want to readHarry Potter and the Chamber of SecretsJ. K. RowlingFantasy · ThoughtfulA hidden chamber and a monster loose at Hogwarts
What you get: A cleverly built mystery wrapped in the cozy magic of school life, with courage, loyalty and a few good scares along the way. You feel right at home in the castle again.
4,915 want to readHarry Potter and the Deathly HallowsJ. K. RowlingFantasy · EpicThe final book: a hunt for the pieces of Voldemort’s soul
What you get: A grand, moving conclusion where courage, love and friendship are tested. It rewards your long journey with a story that feels earned and unforgettable.
4,334 want to readHarry Potter and the Prisoner of AzkabanJ. K. RowlingFantasy · ThoughtfulA prisoner escapes Azkaban, and Harry is said to be his target
What you get: A turning point in the series: sharper mystery, richer characters and a surprising twist that makes you want to go back and notice every clue. Moving and exciting at once.
4,138 want to readThe Power of Positive ThinkingNorman Vincent PealeSelf-help · HopefulMinister Norman Vincent Peale offers case histories, affirmations and visualization for overcoming inadequacy and practicing faith
What you get: Uplifting advice, short exercises and a steady voice that helps you look at your life with more courage and optimism.
4,082 want to readDeep WorkCal NewportSelf-help · ThoughtfulThe value of focus in a distracted world
What you get: A practical playbook for protecting your attention and producing your best work. Clear strategies help you build routines that bring calm, focus and real results.
4,044 want to readThe HobbitJ. R. R. TolkienFantasy · WarmA reluctant hobbit joins a company of dwarves to win back a mountain
What you get: A cheerful, imaginative adventure with dwarves, riddles and a dragon's hoard. It is the perfect doorway to Middle-earth and a story that feels like home.
3,990 want to readAnimal FarmGeorge OrwellClassics · DarkThe mistreated animals of Manor Farm rebel against their human owner, hoping to build a fairer society
What you get: A short, clever fable that is quick to read and rich to discuss. You get a memorable story and a fresh view on how societies and leaders work.
3,942 want to readHarry Potter and the Goblet of FireJ. K. RowlingFantasy · WarmIn his fourth year at Hogwarts, Harry Potter's name comes out of the Goblet of Fire for the Triwizard Tournament
What you get: A thrilling contest, shifting loyalties and a turn toward real danger. It brings the full rush of a story getting bigger, braver and more emotional.
3,872 want to readThe Fault in Our StarsJohn GreenYoung Adult · MelancholicTwo teenagers with cancer fall in love
What you get: Laughter and tears in one book: sharp humor, real feeling and two characters you will love. It reminds you how precious time is.
3,810 want to readThe Power of NowEckhart TolleSelf-help · WarmEckhart Tolle encourages attention to the present moment over worry about the past or future
What you get: A calm, reassuring guide to living in the present moment. Its ideas for easing worry and enjoying the here and now are easy to try, and many readers return to it again and again.
3,691 want to readHarry Potter and the Order of the PhoenixJ. K. RowlingFantasy · DarkHarry’s fifth year, and the Ministry refuses to believe Voldemort is back
What you get: A powerful story of friendship, defiance and finding your voice. It lifts you up with its sense of loyal people choosing to fight for what is right.
3,563 want to readFahrenheit 451Ray BradburyScience Fiction · DarkA fireman whose job is to burn books starts to read
What you get: A fast, inventive story that makes you appreciate every book on your shelf. Its love of reading and curiosity gives it a lasting spark.
3,488 want to readDuneFrank HerbertScience Fiction · EpicThe Atreides family takes stewardship of the desert planet Arrakis, the only source of the drug melange
What you get: A rich, immersive world of desert planets, noble houses and prophecy. It is a landmark of science fiction that rewards you with a story as big as its universe.
3,457 want to readCharlotte’s WebE. B. WhiteClassics · WarmA pig, a spider and the words that save his life
What you get: A warm, beautifully simple story about loyalty and kindness. It leaves you with a lump in your throat and a smile.
3,375 want to readThe Richest Man in BabylonGeorge S. ClasonSelf-help · WarmFinancial advice told as parables about Arkad, a poor scribe who became the richest man in ancient Babylon
What you get: Simple money principles delivered as vivid tales from ancient Babylon. They are easy to remember and apply, and they build confidence about saving and growing your money.
3,333 want to readThe Song of AchillesMadeline MillerFantasy · MelancholicExiled Patroclus meets Achilles, son of a sea nymph, in Phthia, and their friendship grows
What you get: A lyrical retelling of the Trojan War through a tender love story. It brings ancient legends to life and moves readers who love beautiful, heartfelt writing.
3,178 want to readWuthering HeightsEmily BrontëClassics · DarkA wild passion on the Yorkshire moors that destroys two families
What you get: A passionate, wild story set on the Yorkshire moors with characters you will not forget. It is atmospheric, dramatic and gloriously immersive.
3,097 want to readThe ShiningStephen KingHorror · DarkA winter caretaker and a hotel that wants his son
What you get: A masterclass in atmosphere that makes a snowed-in hotel feel alive. It is a gripping, atmospheric read, ideal for a stormy night.
3,079 want to readLolitaVladimir NabokovClassics · DarkHumbert Humbert addresses the reader as a jury in a memoir about his obsession with a 12-year-old girl
What you get: Dazzling language and a voice that makes you think hard about how stories are told.
3,056 want to readHarry Potter and the Half-Blood PrinceJ. K. RowlingFantasy · DarkDumbledore shows Harry the past of the dark wizard
What you get: A rich blend of mystery, humor and heartfelt moments, with a deeper look into the past. It leaves you thinking about choices and what makes a person who they are.
2,995 want to readThe Da Vinci CodeDan BrownMystery & Thriller · TenseA murder at the Louvre
What you get: A fast, clever chase through museums and cathedrals, with codes to crack in every chapter. Short chapters keep the pace brisk, and every one ends on a hook.
2,988 want to read12 Rules for LifeJordan B. PetersonSelf-help · ThoughtfulJordan Peterson's twelve essays, one per rule, draw on psychology, mythology, religion and personal anecdotes
What you get: Thought-provoking essays that give you plenty to discuss and consider, along with clear ideas for taking charge of your own life and setting your house in order.
2,932 want to readThe Handmaid’s TaleMargaret AtwoodScience Fiction · DarkA woman is forced to bear children in a theocratic America
What you get: A haunting, beautifully written story that sharpens your sense of what matters most. It stays with you long after the last page.
2,913 want to readThe Eye of the WorldRobert JordanFantasy · EpicA farm boy is hunted by the Dark One
What you get: The comfort of settling into a big, well-drawn world with a band of ordinary people called to something larger. It builds wonder, friendship and a strong desire to keep going.
2,879 want to readThe SecretRhonda ByrneSelf-help · HopefulRhonda Byrne presents the law of attraction as a three-step process: ask, believe and receive
What you get: An upbeat, encouraging read about the power of positive thinking and imagining what you want. It leaves you with a bright outlook and plenty of motivation to start.
2,811 want to readMiseryStephen KingHorror · TenseA novelist rescued by his biggest fan, who won’t let him leave
What you get: Edge-of-your-seat suspense with just two main characters and a situation you cannot look away from. A masterclass in building tension.
2,739 want to readCoralineNeil GaimanFantasy · DarkA girl finds a door to a mirror-world with an Other Mother
What you get: A delightfully spooky tale that mixes wonder and a little fear. It is short, creative and brilliantly atmospheric.
2,690 want to readBrave New WorldAldous HuxleyScience Fiction · DarkIn a future where people are engineered in bottles and conditioned into castes, Bernard Marx begins to doubt
What you get: A vividly imagined future that makes for great conversation. Its ideas about happiness, technology and society feel surprisingly current, and they keep you thinking.
2,680 want to readThe Great GatsbyF. Scott FitzgeraldClassics · MelancholicNick Carraway rents a house on Long Island next to the estate of Jay Gatsby, who throws lavish parties
What you get: A shimmering glimpse of the Jazz Age, with parties, longing and some of the most quoted lines in American fiction. Compact and stylish, it rewards a second read.
2,662 want to readLord of the FliesWilliam GoldingClassics · DarkAfter a plane crash leaves only British schoolboys alive on an island, they try to organize themselves
What you get: A compelling story that is hard to put down and easy to discuss. It sets your mind working on leadership, community and how groups organize themselves.
2,626 want to readCarrieStephen KingHorror · DarkA bullied girl discovers a power that she cannot control
What you get: A fast, vivid story told in a bold, unusual way, with strong sympathy for its heroine. It grabs you right away and does not let go.
2,621 want to readWhere the Crawdads SingDelia OwensMystery & Thriller · MelancholicA girl raised alone in a North Carolina marsh is accused of murder
What you get: A lyrical story set in the marshes of North Carolina, with a heroine whose resilience stays with you. It blends nature, romance and mystery in a gorgeous, immersive setting.
2,606 want to readMatildaRoald DahlFantasy · LightA brilliant girl discovers she can move things with her mind
What you get: Pure delight: funny, warm and quietly empowering. It reminds you that a curious mind and a good heart can change everything.
2,603 want to readLittle WomenLouisa May AlcottClassics · WarmFour sisters grow up during the American Civil War
What you get: A warm, comforting story of four sisters that feels like coming home. You laugh, you cheer and you come away with a full heart, ready to share it with someone you love.
2,550 want to readThe Book ThiefMarkus Zusak
Historical Fiction · MelancholicA girl in Nazi Germany steals books, narrated by Death
What you get: A tender, original story narrated in a voice you will not forget. It celebrates books, friendship and small acts of kindness, and many readers cherish it for life.
2,535 want to readThe Perks of Being a WallflowerStephen ChboskyYoung Adult · MelancholicA shy boy writes letters to a stranger
What you get: A warm, relatable story told through letters, with a narrator who feels like a close friend. It captures what it is like to find your people.
2,504 want to readThe Kite RunnerKhaled HosseiniLiterary Fiction · MelancholicTwo boys in Kabul and a betrayal that haunts one of them
What you get: A moving story of friendship and the search for redemption, set against a vivid, colorful Afghanistan. It touches the heart and is hard to forget.
2,398 want to readCharlie and the Chocolate FactoryRoald DahlFantasy · LightA poor boy wins a golden ticket to see inside a candy factory
What you get: A joyful dose of wonder and mischief, with a kind-hearted hero and a magical factory beyond imagination. A story that makes you smile.
2,372 want to readThe Catcher in the RyeJ. D. SalingerClassics · MelancholicExpelled from Pencey Prep, Holden Caulfield spends a few days wandering New York City before Christmas
What you get: A strong, honest voice that pulls you into a few memorable days in New York. It captures the feeling of being young and searching, with humor and heart.
2,365 want to readMindsetCarol S. DweckSelf-help · HopefulWhy a fixed or growth mindset shapes success
What you get: A hopeful, research-based idea that abilities can grow. You gain practical ways to approach learning and setbacks with curiosity, and to encourage the same in others.
2,356 want to readPet SemataryStephen KingHorror · DarkA burial ground that returns the dead, but not as they were
What you get: A genuinely unsettling story that goes straight for the heart.
2,305 want to readThe GiverLois LowryYoung Adult · ThoughtfulA boy is chosen to receive the memories of the community
What you get: A quiet, powerful story that makes you appreciate color, feeling and freedom. It stays with you and leads to wonderful conversations.
2,226 want to readThe Power of HabitCharles DuhiggSelf-help · ThoughtfulReporter Charles Duhigg draws on scientific research to explain why habits form and how they can change
What you get: An engaging tour of the science of habits, from kitchens to boardrooms, with practical ideas for changing your own routines. You see everyday behavior in a new light.
2,223 want to readDraculaBram StokerClassics · DarkA Transylvanian count arrives in England
What you get: A classic chiller told through letters and diaries, full of mood and suspense. You get the original vampire story and the pleasure of seeing where the legend began.
2,175 want to readThe Four AgreementsDon Miguel RuizSelf-help · WarmDon Miguel Ruiz offers a code of conduct he says is based on Toltec teachings
What you get: Four simple principles that are easy to carry in your head and apply every day. A small book that leaves you feeling lighter and more intentional about how you speak and think.
2,148 want to readThe Midnight LibraryMatt HaigScience Fiction · HopefulA woman gets to try the other lives she might have led
What you get: A warm, inventive story that invites you to imagine the lives you could have led. It leaves you feeling hopeful and grateful for your own.
2,065 want to readFrankensteinMary ShelleyClassics · DarkA scientist builds a creature and refuses to take responsibility
What you get: A thrilling, atmospheric tale with stormy landscapes, bold ideas and an unforgettable creature. It is the birthplace of modern science fiction, and it still feels fresh.
2,029 want to readThe Hitchhiker’s Guide to the GalaxyDouglas AdamsScience Fiction · WarmA man is rescued seconds before Earth is demolished
What you get: Pure comic delight: absurd ideas, sharp wit and a cheerful sense that the universe is far stranger and funnier than we think. Excellent for lifting your mood.
2,011 want to readThe Maze RunnerJames DashnerYoung Adult · TenseA boy wakes in a maze with no memory
What you get: Non-stop tension, a puzzle that keeps deepening and the thrill of a group working together to find a way out. You want to know what is behind it all.
- And Then There Were None1,960 want to readAnd Then There Were NoneAgatha ChristieMystery & Thriller · Dark
Ten strangers on an island are killed one by one
What you get: A beautifully plotted puzzle that gives you clues and keeps you guessing right up to the end. The best-selling mystery of all time is a pure pleasure for puzzle lovers.
1,953 want to readThe Old Man and the SeaErnest HemingwayLiterary Fiction · ThoughtfulAn old fisherman hooks a giant marlin
What you get: A simple, deeply moving story you can finish in one sitting. It leaves you with a sense of quiet strength and respect for determination.
1,914 want to readThe OutsidersS. E. HintonYoung Adult · MelancholicGreasers and Socs in 1960s Oklahoma
What you get: A heartfelt, quick read about loyalty and being yourself.
- Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland1,889 want to readAlice’s Adventures in WonderlandLewis CarrollClassics · Light
A girl follows a white rabbit into a world of nonsense
What you get: A burst of imagination and humor, with one curious scene after another. It invites you to relax and enjoy how wonderfully odd things can be.
1,868 want to readThe Picture of Dorian GrayOscar WildeClassics · DarkA beautiful young man and a portrait that ages for him
What you get: Wit, glamour and an unforgettable magical portrait in a quick, stylish read. Every page is packed with lines worth underlining.
1,860 want to readHolesLouis SacharYoung Adult · LightA boy is sent to dig holes in the desert as punishment
What you get: A smart, quick adventure about friendship and luck, with a plot that clicks together beautifully. Funny, surprising and heartwarming.
1,841 want to readGames People PlayEric BerneSelf-help · ThoughtfulPsychiatrist Eric Berne uses transactional analysis to catalog the patterned games people play in social interactions
What you get: An accessible, eye-opening look at how people interact.
1,817 want to readAmerican PsychoBret Easton EllisLiterary Fiction · DarkA Wall Street banker whose polished surface hides violence
What you get: A sharp, daring satire of surface and style that provokes strong reactions.
1,815 want to readTuesdays with MorrieMitch Albom
Nonfiction · WarmA man visits his old professor every Tuesday as he is dying
What you get: A tender, easy-to-read story of friendship and life lessons that leaves you reflective and grateful.
1,812 want to readMen Are from Mars, Women Are from VenusJohn GraySelf-help · LightJohn Gray uses a Mars and Venus metaphor to explain relationship problems between men and women
What you get: Simple, memorable ideas that help you talk and listen with more kindness.
1,802 want to readThe Invisible ManH. G. WellsScience Fiction · DarkA scientist who makes himself invisible and loses his mind
What you get: A fast, entertaining story that is part comedy and part thriller.
1,795 want to readThe Secret HistoryDonna TarttLiterary Fiction · DarkA group of classics students and a murder
What you get: A gripping, atmospheric, richly written tale that pulls you into a world of secrets, beauty and obsession.
1,779 want to readNormal PeopleSally RooneyLiterary Fiction · MelancholicTwo Irish teenagers whose paths keep crossing over the years
What you get: A tender, absorbing story about two people whose connection runs deep over the years. It feels intimate and true to life, and it makes you care about every moment between them.
1,762 want to readThe Fellowship of the RingJ. R. R. TolkienFantasy · EpicA small ring and the long journey to destroy it
What you get: The first step of an unforgettable journey, with a richly imagined world and friendships that feel like your own. It is a classic fantasy adventure that invites you to keep going.
1,761 want to readThe Magic of Thinking BigDavid J. SchwartzSelf-help · HopefulDavid J. Schwartz's 1959 self-help book was among Simon & Schuster's all-time paperback best sellers by 1982
What you get: Direct, motivating ideas that help you raise your goals.
1,743 want to readOf Mice and MenJohn SteinbeckLiterary Fiction · MelancholicTwo migrant workers and their dream of a farm of their own
What you get: A short, tender story about loyalty and a shared dream that is told with simple, beautiful clarity. It lingers in the heart and rewards a slow, careful read.
1,737 want to readMoby-DickHerman MelvilleClassics · DarkCaptain Ahab’s obsessive hunt for a white whale
What you get: A grand voyage on the open sea with a legendary captain and a crew you come to know well. It is a rewarding, ambitious classic with unforgettable language.
1,733 want to readThe Monk Who Sold His FerrariRobin SharmaSelf-help · WarmA business fable about a lawyer-turned-seeker and the Himalayan journey that follows selling his Ferrari
What you get: A quick, encouraging story with practical ideas for living more fully.
1,704 want to readDivergentVeronica RothYoung Adult · TenseA girl chooses a faction in a divided Chicago
What you get: A gripping story of a young woman finding her courage, with strong action and a thoughtful question: who do you want to become?
1,697 want to readMe Before YouJojo MoyesLiterary Fiction · MelancholicA young carer and a man who has lost his wish to live
What you get: A heartfelt love story with warmth, humor and characters who grow and change each other. It is absorbing and moving, and perfect when you want a good, deep read.
1,692 want to readThe Color PurpleAlice WalkerHistorical Fiction · ThoughtfulLetters from a young woman in rural Georgia
What you get: A powerful story told in an unforgettable voice that leaves you feeling hopeful and deeply connected to its heroine.
1,601 want to readThe Time MachineH. G. WellsScience Fiction · ThoughtfulAn inventor travels to the year 802,701
What you get: A fast, fascinating journey that stirs your imagination and makes you think about where humanity is headed. Easy to enjoy and hard to forget.
1,583 want to readThe Sea of MonstersRick RiordanFantasy · LightA quest for the Golden Fleece
What you get: A quick, funny, action-packed quest across the sea with friendly heroes.
1,547 want to readCatching FireSuzanne CollinsYoung Adult · TenseThe victors are sent back into the arena
What you get: Fast, gripping storytelling with a heroine who keeps you rooting for her at every turn. The tension rarely lets go, and the ending makes you grab the next book.
1,537 want to readThe Lion, the Witch and the WardrobeC. S. LewisFantasy · WarmFour children step through a wardrobe into a snowy land
What you get: A cozy, magical journey through a snowy land, full of talking animals and brave choices. It brings out the child in readers of every age.
1,536 want to readWho Moved My Cheese?Spencer JohnsonSelf-help · LightAn allegory about two mice and two Littlepeople searching a maze for cheese
What you get: A quick, friendly fable that makes change feel less intimidating. It is easy to share and gives you a handy picture to remember when things shift.
1,528 want to readBelovedToni MorrisonHistorical Fiction · DarkIn 1873 Cincinnati, a formerly enslaved woman's house is haunted, and then a young woman arrives
What you get: A masterpiece of lyrical storytelling that fills the page with beauty and feeling. It is a deeply rewarding read with a power that stays with you for years.
1,496 want to readI, RobotIsaac AsimovScience Fiction · ThoughtfulNine stories about robots and the three laws that govern them
What you get: Thoughtful, puzzle-like stories that make you wonder about intelligence and trust.
1,491 want to readMurder on the Orient ExpressAgatha ChristieMystery & Thriller · ThoughtfulMurder in a snowbound carriage
What you get: A classic puzzle on a snowbound train, with a brilliant detective and a solution that is a joy to discover. It is clever, quick and elegantly told.
1,459 want to readInfluence: The Psychology of PersuasionRobert B. CialdiniSelf-help · ThoughtfulRobert Cialdini identifies six principles of influence after three years of undercover work in sales and fundraising
What you get: Clear, memorable principles of persuasion with lively examples. You will start spotting them everywhere and make better decisions.
1,456 want to readJane EyreCharlotte BrontëClassics · DarkAn orphaned governess meets her mysterious employer
What you get: A passionate, atmospheric story with a heroine whose courage and independence shine. It draws you into the mood of old Thornfield and leaves a lasting impression.
1,406 want to readFoundationIsaac AsimovScience Fiction · ThoughtfulA mathematician predicts the fall of the galactic empire
What you get: A sweeping story of ideas, strategy and a future shaped by science. It makes you feel the size of history and invites you into one of science fiction's greatest series.
1,398 want to readThe Titan’s CurseRick RiordanFantasy · LightThe goddess Artemis is missing
What you get: A fun, fast-moving quest with new friends and big stakes.
- Angels & Demons1,395 want to readAngels & DemonsDan BrownMystery & Thriller · Tense
A symbologist races to stop a threat to the Vatican
What you get: A race against time through Rome with codes, secrets and cliffhangers at every turn. Perfect when you want a story that keeps pulling you forward.
1,392 want to readThe Ballad of Songbirds and SnakesSuzanne CollinsYoung Adult · DarkThe young Coriolanus Snow before he became the tyrant
What you get: A gripping prequel that adds depth to a world you know and keeps you turning pages.
1,347 want to readJurassic ParkMichael CrichtonScience Fiction · TenseCloned dinosaurs escape on a remote island theme park
What you get: A rollicking, fast-paced adventure packed with fascinating science and gripping scenes. It makes you feel the thrill of standing face to face with the impossible.
1,342 want to readYou Are a BadassJen SinceroSelf-help · LightJen Sincero's guide to stopping self-doubt and starting to live an awesome life
What you get: Lively, encouraging advice that makes you want to take action.
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