1. The Housemaid by Freida McFadden
Freida McFadden’s gripping psychological thriller follows a live-in housemaid whose seemingly perfect job hides dark secrets. With shocking twists and chilling revelations, it keeps readers on edge until the final page.
2. It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover
Colleen Hoover’s BookTok sensation It Ends With Us, released as a film adaptation this year, is a novel that explores the complexities of love, resilience, and breaking cycles of abuse. Through the protagonist Lily Bloom’s journey, it delivers a powerful message about self-worth and the courage it takes to choose a better path.
3. A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas
In A Court of Thornes and Roses, Sarah J. Maas reimagines classic fairy tales with a dark and seductive twist. Main character Feyre navigates the dangerous world of the Fae, uncovering love, betrayal, and the power within herself to change her fate.
4. It Starts with Us by Colleen Hoover
The heartfelt sequel to It Ends With Us is packed with emotion and hope as Hoover dives deeper into Lily’s journey. It Starts With Us navigates healing, love, and second chances.
5. We Solve Murders by Richard Osman
In Richard Osman’s We Solve Murders, a retired man and his daughter-in-law become an unlikely detective duo to solve a murder. Full of humour and suspense, and just like Osman’s Thursday Murder Club, the book is a fun escape from the everyday.
6. Verity by Colleen Hoover
This thriller blurs the lines between truth and fiction as writer Lowen Ashleigh uncovers disturbing secrets in Verity Crawford’s manuscript. Hoover draws us in to a web of deceit, obsession and danger in Verity.
7. A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J Maas
The sequel to A Court of Thorns and Roses follows Feyre’s journey of self-discovery in the vibrant Night Court. In A Court of Mist and Fury, Maas gives readers higher stakes, sizzling romance and new alliances.
8. None Of This Is True by Lisa Jewell
In None Of This Is True, a woman’s podcast interview spirals into a chilling web of secrets and obsession. Jewell creates jaw-dropping twists and explores how far people are willing to go to hide the truth.
9. The Last Devil to Die by Richard Osman
The Thursday Murder Club face their most personal case yet in The Last Devil to Die when a close friend and antiques dealer is murdered. Osman brings back our favourite amateur sleuths to unravel the mystery in this captivating read.
10. The Housemaid’s Secret by Freida McFadden
In this sequel, McFadden plunges readers back into the life of a housemaid tasked with caring for a mysterious and reclusive woman. Dark revelations are uncovered that turn characters’ worlds upside down in The Housemaid’s Secret.
11. Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
A story of friendship, love and ambition is set against the backdrop of the video game industry in Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow. The book follows Sam and Sadie from their childhood meeting in a hospital waiting room to their adult success in game design, and how their relationship evolves over this time.
12. A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J Maas
The third book from Maas in Amazon’s top-selling list shows the rise of the Romantasy genre and provides an intense continuation of her character’s journey as she navigates political turmoil, battles in the Fae realm, and difficult choices that will shape the future of her worlds.
13.The Wrong Sister by Claire Douglas
The Wrong Sister centres around Tasha and Alice, two sisters who seem to have little in common but share a deep bond. When Alice offers to look after Tasha’s children, tragedy strikes, leaving Alice in a critical condition and Tasha’s husband dead. As secrets unravel, a chilling note suggests “It was supposed to be you.”
14. Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
Fourth Wing transports readers into the dangerous and competitive world of Basgiath War College, where a fragile yet determined young woman must survive brutal training to become a dragon rider.
15. Atomic Habits by James Clear
Reflecting readers’ appetite for self-improvement amidst escapism, Atomic Habits is a groundbreaking guide from Clear on understanding how small, incremental changes can lead to transformative results over time.
16. The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods
In The Lost Bookshop, three strangers find themselves drawn to a mysterious< disappearing bookshop in Dublin. They soon discover that their own stories are as extraordinary as those hidden in the bookshop shelves, which leads them into a magical world.
17. Ultra-Processed People by Chris van Tulleken
This book from Chris van Tulleken explores the harmful effects of ultra-processed foods on our health and society. Drawing on science, Ultra-Processed People explains how these foods contribute to obesity, chronic diseases and environmental damage.
18. Yellowface by Rebecca F Kuang
Yellowface follows Juniper Song, a struggling writer who steals the unpublished manuscript of her late friend, Athena Liu, a successful author. As Juniper claims the work as her own, the novel delves into issues of cultural appropriation, identity and the ethics of storytelling in the literary world.
19. Weyward by Emilia Hart
This novel intertwines the stories of three women across centuries. As they navigate oppressive societal norms, each discovers her own strength, revealing a powerful tale of witchcraft and empowerment.
20. Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros
Iron Flame is a gripping continuation of the Empyrean series from Rebecca Yarros. Protagonist Violet faces even darker trials as she navigates deadly combat and a terrifying secret about her bond with dragons.
