Goodreads has shared its list of the most read books in May 2026. A satirical thriller tops the rankings among romances, science fiction, and other genres.
The top title is Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke, which was read by 154000 users and holds a 4.1 average rating. The book, released in April, follows a tradwife influencer who wakes up in the era she romanticizes online.
Caro Claire Burke's tradwife thriller Yesteryear has claimed the top spot on the Goodreads most read list this week. The novel drew 32,000 readers and maintains a 4.1 average rating.
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Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke leads the most read books on Goodreads this week.
Goodreads users have chosen their most anticipated books for spring, compiling a list of 79 titles across various categories. Highlights include Last Night in Brooklyn by Xóchitl González and Chain of Ideas by Ibram X. Kendi.
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Several new titles hit shelves on May 26 including works by Matt Haig and others.