The Most Read Books on Goodreads in April

author of mother is back with a trend I’ve been seeing (and loving) lately: explorations of friendship. Let’s start with Remy. Her debut novel about three best friends was a huge hit as soon as it was released. She’s lucky in that respect, but on the other hand, she’s looking for inspiration for her next book, and can’t seem to find it…and the friends who each left her can’t seem to find it either. And although Simone is a successful kindergarten teacher, she is so busy with her day job and side job that she doesn’t have much time left for a social life. If two people literally run into each other in a bookstore, they might just be what each other needs. If only they could overcome their secrets. —Erica Eseifedi

This is the second book in the Forever Falling series by the author of Only for One Week. Model-turned-influencer Dani Jenkins wants nothing to do with Mika, the artist ex-girlfriend who broke her heart. But then her mentor, Tanya, dies, and Tanya’s will forces Dani and Mika to join forces to complete a cross-border treasure hunt. Did Tanya know what she was doing? Will this be a second chance for the two to spend some happy time with each other? —Emily Martin

The year is 2026, and Lee Turner doesn’t know why he killed his college roommate. All he knows is that he has to get out of New York and that his father’s new home in Japan might be the perfect retreat. However, there is something wrong with this place, the bedroom window is not always a window, and at night a woman with a sword appears. Sen was also in exile in 1877. A young foreigner hides in his parents’ house from imperial soldiers, and at the end of the day, he appears outside the window. And what about the gags? “One of these is a ghost, and one of these stories is a lie.” —Erika Eseifedi

sparrow shield ” is a popular romance novel from enemies to lovers, and this is the second book in a trilogy. It follows a princess who must team up with a warrior she hates to save her kingdom. The Shield of Sparrows series is currently being developed into a feature film, with the final volume scheduled for publication in March 2027. This book was read by 66,000 Goodreads users in April, with an average rating of 4.5.

McFadden’s latest thriller is about an advice columnist who coaches the women who write to him in dealing with lackluster and even violent husbands. After losing her job and realizing that her husband is keeping a secret from her, she decides it’s time to take her advice and take revenge. 81,000 Goodreads users read this book in April, with an average rating of 4.0.

This was the sleeper hit of 2025. Apparently, its popularity continues to grow based on word of mouth alone. Katie Couric recently named this book her first choice for a new book club. This is the story of a woman who wrote letters every day of her life. When she receives a reply from someone from her past, she has to reevaluate the difficult times in her life and find a way to forgive. This article was read by 86,000 people in April with an average rating of 4.5.

Abby Jimenez is a best-selling romance author who published a novel in 2024. just for summer‘ was a huge hit. Her latest work is the second book in the Say You’ll Remember Me series. We follow Larissa, who has a volatile relationship with Mike. Meanwhile, Mike’s best friend Chris is in love with Larissa, but is determined not to take action and ruin their friend group. the night we met was read by approximately 106,000 Goodreads users in April, with an average rating of 4.1.

This 2021 science fiction novel from the author of The Martian is back in the spotlight thanks to its upcoming movie adaptation starring Ryan Gosling. like Martian, project hail mary A hard science fiction story about a lonely man in space. Ryland Grace is a middle school teacher and former molecular biologist who becomes the unlikely last hope for life on Earth. It was read by 147,000 Goodreads users in April, with an average rating of 4.5.