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New books you should know coming out in January
Unfortunately, the most read books on Goodreads tend not to be diverse, by any definition of the word. So here are some new books released in January that deserve to be read by a wider audience.
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“You’ll Never Forget Me” by Isha Raya
killing eve Fans, please pay attention. This is a harrowing cat-and-mouse thriller about actress Dimple, who accidentally kills her rival Irene at a party. After a few years, she forgets about it and enjoys new success with Irene. However, Irene’s parents hire a private investigator, Safi, and ask Dimple to help with the case. Dimple knows that Safi is doubting her, but she cooperates and the two continue to raise the stakes. Dimple needs Safi to die and Safi needs Dimple to be in prison. This makes the sparks flying between the two even more dangerous. —Danica Ellis
Last First Kiss by Julian Winters
A second romance awaits you in the works of Julian Winters last first kiss! If you are familiar with Winters’ previous novels, i think they love youYou’ll be happy to know that this new release features Dentz’s cousin Jordan and his best friend Jamie. We were teased about them in the previous book, but it’s finally time to make them happy!
Get ready to experience the ups and downs of second love, especially one that tugs at your heartstrings. Jordan is focused on the family business, but when her boss tasks her with planning a wedding, she runs into Jamie and all her old feelings come back. —Silvana Reyes Lopez
“City of Others” by Jared Poon (January 13)
Benjamin To works in Singapore’s anomalous stakeholder engagement department, overseeing the city’s supernatural inhabitants and ensuring things run smoothly. When parts of the city begin to disappear, he must rely on his colleagues to uncover the truth while there is still something left to save. The film promises to be a “charming urban fantasy full of found-work family, queer romance, and supernatural creatures straight out of Southeast Asian folklore.” —Danica Ellis
Most read books on Goodreads in January
#5:
“The Correspondent” by Virginia Evans
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. Approximately 93,000 people read this article this month, with an average rating of 4.6.
#4:
People you meet on vacation by Emily Henry
like fierce rivalry and housekeeperthe book was further accelerated by its recent film adaptation. people you meet on vacation First published in 2021, Emily Henry’s books are expected to return to bestseller and most-read book lists as more adaptations are made. Four more books are in the works. 94,000 people read this article this month, with an average rating of 3.9.
#3:
Hot Rivalry by Rachel Reid
Boasting amazing popularity, fierce rivalry TV show adaptations can’t be overstated and we’re all anxiously awaiting season two. What better way to kill time than by picking up the book that inspired you? This week it was read by approximately 103,000 Goodreads users, with an average rating of 4.3.
#2:
“The Housemaid’s Secret” by Frieda McFadden
The recently released housekeeper This film adaptation brought the series back into the spotlight. This is the second book and was published in 2023. It was read by almost 106,000 people this month, with an average rating of 4.2.
#1:
“The Housemaid” Frieda McFadden
This is the first book in Frida McFadden’s Housemaid series, followed by The Housemaid’s Secrets and The Housemaid is Watching. It’s about a housekeeper who cleans for a wealthy family, takes care of children, and lives in an attic bedroom. She soon becomes embroiled in a dangerous family secret, but her employers may be underestimating her abilities. The movie version is currently in theaters. It has been read by 226,000 Goodreads users with an average rating of 4.3.
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