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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.

Data
Want-to-read counts from Open Library.
Order
Most wanted first.
Note
Counts change over time and cover only readers who use Open Library.

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