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Genre Megahits & Gems

Want to go on a genre adventure? Goodreads shared a list of genre "Megahits" and "Gems" that may guide you... To experience a genre for the first time, consider a Megahit—"new books that you’ve probably heard about in the general cultural conversation—the ones in the display cases and all over TikTok." And if you're ready to follow the less obvious paths, consider a Genre Gem—"highly rated and recommended by avid readers within the genre. Some are relatively new and just gaining momentum, some a bit older but criminally underread." Enjoy your journey!

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83 items

  • Lessons in Chemistry

    a Novel

    Garmus, Bonnie,
    "Historical Fiction Megahit"
    Book, 2022New York : Doubleday, [2022]

  • James

    a Novel

    Everett, Percival,
    "Historical Fiction Megahit"
    Book, 2024New York : Doubleday, [2024]

  • The Women

    Hannah, Kristin,
    "Historical Fiction Megahit"
    Book, 2024New York : St. Martin's Press, 2024.

  • The Berry Pickers

    a Novel

    Peters, Amanda
    "Historical Fiction Megahit"
    Book, 2023New York : Catapult, 2023.

  • The Frozen River

    a Novel

    Lawhon, Ariel,
    "Historical Fiction Megahit"
    Book, 2023New York : Doubleday, [2023]

  • Junie

    a Novel

    Eckstine, Erin Crosby,
    "Historical Fiction Megahit"
    Book, 2025New York : Ballantine Books, [2025]

  • These Heathens

    a Novel

    McKenzie, Mia,
    "Historical Fiction Megahit"
    Book, 2025New York, NY : Random House, [2025]

  • Glorious Exploits

    a Novel

    Lennon, Ferdia
    "Historical Fiction Megahit"
    Book, 2024New York, New York : Henry Holt and Company, 2024.

  • The Lilac People

    a Novel

    Todd, Milo,
    "Historical Fiction Megahit"
    Book, 2025Los Angeles, California : Counterpoint, 2025.

  • Stone Angels

    a Novel

    Rho, Helena,
    "Historical Fiction Megahit"
    Book, 2024New York : Grand Central Publishing, 2024.

  • Zeal

    a Novel

    Jerkins, Morgan,
    "Historical Fiction Megahit"
    Book, 2025New York, NY : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2025]

  • None of This Is True

    a Novel

    Jewell, Lisa,
    "Mystery/Thriller Megahit"
    Book, 2023New York : Atria Books, 2023.

  • Listen for the Lie

    a Novel

    Tintera, Amy,
    "Mystery/Thriller Megahit"
    Book, 2024New York : Celadon Books, a division of MacMillan Publishers, 2024.

  • The Housemaid

    McFadden, Freida
    "Mystery/Thriller Megahit"
    Book, 2022London : Bookouture, 2022.

  • The Perfect Marriage

    Rose, Jeneva,
    "Mystery/Thriller Megahit"
    Book, 2024Ashland, Oregon : Blackstone Publishing, 2024.

  • The Quiet Librarian

    Eskens, Allen, 1963-
    "Mystery/Thriller Megahit"
    Book, 2025New York, NY : Mullholland Books/Little, Brown and Company, 2025.

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