The 12 Most Popular New Books On Goodreads To Inspire Your Next Read

The one place I can trust for unfiltered book reviews is Goodreads (no shade to BookTok ). I love reading the written praise or critique for debut books, and members haven’t disappointed while sharing their popular picks of 2025. From what we’ve seen, readers have a love of historical fiction , romance , and coming-of-age stories where there aren’t clear heroes or villains, making for a well-rounded list you’ll be fascinated by!