As the year comes to an end, it is a good time to look back and see which books readers loved. Keep reading to find out what books people are reading in 2023 as we head into 2024!
There have been a lot of books released this year that we and other book lovers can’t stop talking about. It will take a few years to get through most of the books of 2023. And people have gotten a head start on some of the most popular books of the year.
What Books People Are Reading in 2023
- The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
- Spare by Prince Harry
- Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood
- The Wager by David Grann
- The Fraud by Zadie Smith
- The Last Animal by Ramona Ausubel
- Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
- Yellowface by R. F. Kuang
- The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese
The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store

A novel that everyone seems to agree is one of the best books of the year is The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride. If you haven’t read a novel by McBride, then you are missing out on one of most talented writers alive.
Spare

Being famous helps sell books and it helps being a part of the royal family. Prince Harry’s Spare has been one of the best-selling books of the year and people can’t stop flocking to it. If you love drama, then this is right up your alley.
The Covenant of Water
A novel that is going to take home a lot of awards is The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese. When you are selected by Oprah’s Book Club, you are guaranteed to be a best seller. But few novels have had as big of an impact as this novel.
Conclusion
These are some of the books that people are reading in 2023. How many of these have you read or plan to read? What other books are people reading in 2023? Let us know in the comments below!