The top five most read books on Goodreads this week include a mix of thrillers, romance, and sci-fi, with a new baseball romance entering the list. Liz Tomforde's In Her Own League debuted in the top five after its March 3 release, while classics and adaptations drive interest in others. Goodreads users read these titles tens of thousands of times, reflecting current buzz in reading trends.
This week, Goodreads tracked the most popular books among its users, highlighting a blend of recent releases and enduring favorites. The list features five standout titles, each drawing significant readership and positive ratings.
Liz Tomforde's In Her Own League, a baseball romance and spin-off from her Windy City series, entered the top five for the first time. Released on March 3, it has garnered 41,000 ratings and was read by almost 25,000 users this week, earning a 4.5 average rating. The story follows Reese, the first female team owner in Major League Baseball, who faces skepticism from field manager Emmett despite her qualifications. As they work together during games, tension builds between them.
Freida McFadden's Dear Debbie topped the list with 25,000 readers and a 4.0 rating. This thriller centers on an advice columnist who helps women with difficult husbands but must apply her own guidance after losing her job and discovering her husband's secrets, leading her to seek revenge.
Andy Weir's 2021 sci-fi novel Project Hail Mary came in strong with nearly 21,000 readers and a 4.5 rating. Renewed interest stems from the upcoming movie adaptation starring Ryan Gosling, set for release on March 20. The book follows Ryland Grace, a former molecular biologist and teacher who becomes humanity's last hope against a solar threat while isolated in space.
Virginia Evans' The Correspondent, a 2025 sleeper hit, saw 19,000 readers and a 4.5 rating. Boosted by Katie Couric's new book club selection, it explores a woman who has written daily letters her whole life and must confront a painful past when someone responds.
Alice Feeney's My Husband’s Wife rounded out the top five with almost 17,000 readers and a 4.2 rating. Released shortly after the January TV adaptation of her book His & Hers began airing, this thriller depicts a woman returning home to find her key does not fit and another woman claiming to be her husband's wife.
Wuthering Heights dropped to seventh place this week. The list underscores Goodreads' focus on buzzy genres like romance and thrillers, though the platform notes a lack of diversity in top reads.