We have been getting only lists of the best books of the first half of 2025 so far. But now, we also have a list of the most read fiction books of 2025. So, keep reading to find out what they are!
Keeping track of what you are reading has become much easier over the past two decades. Websites like Goodreads can tell us in real time the books we are reading as well as millions of people around the world.
And now, they have used that data to find out what books everyone has been reading in 2025 so far. The list includes books from the past few years as people are discovering them and finally getting around to reading them. You can see the full list below!
The Most Read Fiction Books of 2025
- The Wedding People by Alison Espach
- Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
- Intermezzo by Sally Rooney
- Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
- Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors
- Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty
- Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
- Normal People by Sally Rooney
- Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
- All Fours by Miranda July
- Margo’s Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe
- Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano
Why The Wedding People Is Everywhere in 2025
Taking the top spot is The Wedding People, a novel released in July 2024 that has since become impossible to ignore. Whether you’re scrolling through book recommendation feeds or browsing physical bookstores, this title keeps showing up—and for good reason.
Its emotional depth and sharp observations have turned it into one of the biggest word-of-mouth successes of the past year, and readers are still discovering it in massive numbers.
Yellowface’s Staying Power
Coming in second is Yellowface, a result that might surprise some readers—but not those who’ve already read it. R.F. Kuang’s razor-sharp satire continues to spark discussion well into 2025, cementing its place as one of the most talked-about novels of the decade so far.
Its continued popularity only adds to the excitement surrounding Kuang’s upcoming release, Katabasis.
Sally Rooney’s Quiet Dominance
Landing in third is Intermezzo, further proof that Sally Rooney remains one of the defining literary voices of the 2020s. While Normal People still appears on the list years after its release, Intermezzo shows that readers are eager to engage with Rooney’s newer work—and are already talking about it intensely.
The Standout Favorite: Demon Copperhead
Of all the books on this list, Demon Copperhead stands out as a personal favorite—and one of the most powerful reading experiences of recent years.
Barbara Kingsolver’s modern reimagining resonates deeply, tackling difficult themes with empathy and urgency. Few novels leave such a lasting impact, and this is one book we’d recommend to every serious reader without hesitation.
Final Thoughts
These are the most read fiction books of 2025 so far—and they offer a fascinating snapshot of what readers truly connect with when given the choice.
Some are recent releases, others are modern classics still finding new audiences. Together, they show that great storytelling doesn’t expire—it just keeps finding new readers.
How many books from this list have you read so far? Let us know in the comments, and tell us which one deserves the top spot next
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What I think is interesting is that I haven’t heard of any of these 2025 books. I guess I only read things of the past, as I show on my website.