Best Fiction Books Updated May 2025
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9.9

1

9.9

Counting Miracles: A Novel
Story quality
Writer
Character development
Heartbreaking story
Faith
Readability
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Picked by 342 people this month!
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Picked by 342 people this month!
Picked by 342 people this month!
Best Fiction Book

9.9

1
Counting Miracles: A Novel
Story quality
Writer
Character development
Heartbreaking story
Faith
Readability
Picked by 342 people this month!
Save 51%

9.7

2

9.7

The Wedding People: A Novel
Readability
Storyline
Humor
Character development
Writing quality
Heartwarming

9.7

2
The Wedding People: A Novel
Readability
Storyline
Humor
Character development
Writing quality
Heartwarming
Popular

9.5

3

9.5

The Frozen River: A GMA Book Club Pick: A Novel
Readability
Suspenseful
Writing quality
Character development
Enjoyment
Intelligence
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Save 26%
Popular

9.5

3
The Frozen River: A GMA Book Club Pick: A Novel
Readability
Suspenseful
Writing quality
Character development
Enjoyment
Intelligence
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9.4

4

9.4

The Midnight Library: A GMA Book Club Pick: A Novel
Readability
Thought provoking
Story quality
Writing quality
Character development
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Save 47%

9.4

4
The Midnight Library: A GMA Book Club Pick: A Novel
Readability
Thought provoking
Story quality
Writing quality
Character development
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9.2

5

9.2

The Women: A Novel
Readability
Pacing
Writing quality
Emotional content
Realistic
Information quality
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Save 47%

9.2

5
The Women: A Novel
Readability
Pacing
Writing quality
Emotional content
Realistic
Information quality
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Premium Pick

9.0

6

9.0

The Wedding People: A Novel
Readability
Storyline
Humor
Character development
Writing quality
Heartwarming
Save 37%
Save 37%
Premium Pick

9.0

6
The Wedding People: A Novel
Readability
Storyline
Humor
Character development
Writing quality
Heartwarming
Save 37%

8.9

7

8.9

The Handmaid's Tale
Readability
Thought provoking
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Save 50%

8.9

7
The Handmaid's Tale
Readability
Thought provoking
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8.8

8

8.8

Remarkably Bright Creatures: A Read with Jenna Pick
Readability
Heartwarming story
Character development
Writing quality
Intelligence
Connection
Save 46%
Save 46%

8.8

8
Remarkably Bright Creatures: A Read with Jenna Pick
Readability
Heartwarming story
Character development
Writing quality
Intelligence
Connection
Save 46%
Best Value

8.7

9

8.7

Then She Was Gone: A Novel
Readability
Suspenseful
Writing quality
Character development
Page turner
Interest
Save 45%
Save 45%
Best Value

8.7

9
Then She Was Gone: A Novel
Readability
Suspenseful
Writing quality
Character development
Page turner
Interest
Save 45%

8.6

10

8.6

In Too Deep: A Reacher Novel (Jack Reacher)
Entertainment value
Save 42%
Save 42%

8.6

10
In Too Deep: A Reacher Novel (Jack Reacher)
Entertainment value
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Our Top Choice

Best Fiction Book

9.9

1

9.9

Counting Miracles: A Novel
Story quality
Writer
Character development
Heartbreaking story
Faith
Readability
Save 51%
Picked by 342 people this month!
Save 51%
Picked by 342 people this month!
Picked by 342 people this month!
Best Fiction Book

9.9

1
Counting Miracles: A Novel
Story quality
Writer
Character development
Heartbreaking story
Faith
Readability
Picked by 342 people this month!
Save 51%
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