With endless books available in libraries and bookstores, sometimes the toughest part about reading is narrowing down what to read next. We absolutely love helping readers find books that they will enjoy, and we hope these lists lead you to your next five-star read.
To get started, just pick your favorite genre or topic below!
Most of our lists are geared toward adult readers, but if you are looking for book recommendations for the kids in your life, we have those as well! And if you are participating in one of our annual reading challenges, you can find all of the reading challenge book lists in one place here.
Book Recommendations by Topic
Historical Fiction
This is one of our favorite genres, so you'll find a wealth of great historical fiction recommendations, spanning a range of time periods and topics.
If You Liked...
Are you wondering what to read next? We have a collection of fun book suggestions based on a variety of different books and TV shows, from Where the Crawdads Sing to Downton Abbey.
Thrillers, Suspense, and Mystery Books
Do you love solving a whodunit with unlikely amateur detectives or reading pulse-raising thrillers? We have a variety of suggestions, from cozy mysteries to suspense, so you can find the right book or series to match your mood.
Rom Com & Romance Books
Do you love a book with a great love story, especially if there is humor along the way? Check out our collection of the best romantic comedy book recommendations!
Seasonal & Holiday Books
Do you enjoy reading through the seasons? Whether you're looking for a book to fit the mood of spring, summer, fall, winter or a specific holiday, we have you covered!
Fun Fiction Recommendations
These fun book recommendation lists cross genres. They include topics like Books featuring Strong Adult Friendships, Books with a Color in the Title, and Books for Book Lovers.
Audiobooks
If you already prefer listening to books or are interested in learning more about audiobook options, visit this section for all our related resources.
Books by Time Period
Do you enjoy learning about life in different decades through books? These book lists are the perfect place to find your next 5 star read.
Books By Region of the World
Are you an armchair traveler eager to circle the globe from the comfort of home, or do you want to read about your next travel destination? These book lists are filled with titles that will broaden your horizons and allow you to gain new perspectives.
Pop Culture Books
Pop culture inspired book lists, including celebrity memoirs, fiction book recommendations for fans of popular tv shows, and the books behind the movies.
All Book Lists for Adults
Would you rather see every list we've written for adults without picking a genre or topic first? This is the spot for you!
Books for Kids
Set kids up for a lifelong love of reading! Our kids' book lists include a wide variety of topics, and within each list the books are organized by reading level.
Full Book List Index
You can also browse all our book lists for adults from newest to oldest using the text links below.
- Rom Com Books Set in New York
- Books Set in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware
- Books Set in Australia and New Zealand
- Books Set in the 1950s
- Summertime Reads for Historical Fiction Fans
- Best Book Club Books for 2023
- Best Book Club Books From 2022
- Books Set in Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, and Nebraska
- Books Set in Eastern Europe & Russia
- Books Set in the 1940s
- Best Beach Reads – Best 2023 Summer Books
- The Ultimate Guide to Kristin Hannah Books
- Gardening Novels: The Best Historical Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, & Classic Gardens
- Outlander Books in Order & Books to Read After the Outlander Series
- Unforgettable Dust Bowl Books
- Books Set in the U.S. Territories
- Books That Take Place On an Island
- Books Set in the 1930s
- 20 Books Like Daisy Jones and the Six
- Best Books to Read in Spring
- Non-Fiction Books About Women in History
- 30 Must Read Classic Books
- Books Set in Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, and Tennessee
- Books Set in Africa
- Books Set in the 1920s
- Uplifting Books for Book Clubs
- Best Rom Com Books of 2023: The Ultimate Reading List for Romantic Comedy Lovers
- Books Like The Midnight Library
- Books Set in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming
- Books Set in Western Europe
- Books Set in the 1900s-1910s: The Turn of the Century
- Best WW1 Historical Fiction Novels
- Best Books to Read in Winter 2023
- Readers’ Favorite Books: 2022 Edition
- The 22 Best Books of 2022
- Books Set in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont
- Books Set in Antarctica and the Arctic
- Books Set in the 1880s and 1890s: The Gilded Age
- Intergenerational Novels: Books that Connect Generations
- Books that Span Multiple Continents
- Books that Span Multiple Decades
- 18 Books About New Year’s Eve
- 2022 Hallmark Christmas Movies Based On Books
- Books With Characters in Their 90s and 100s
- Books Set in North America
- Books Set in the 2010s
- 30 Best Christmas Books for Adults
- Best Kindle Unlimited Books for Christmas
- Books Like Emily in Paris
- Best Thanksgiving Books for Adults
- 25 Books About Friendship for Adults
- Books With Characters in Their 80s
- Books Set in South America
- Books Set in the 2000s
- Fiction Books Foodies Will Love
- Halloween Cozy Mysteries
- Best Psychological Thriller Books for 2022
- Books to Read in the Fall of 2022
- 25 Books Like Where the Crawdads Sing
- Books With Characters in Their 70s
- Books Set in the 1990s
- The Best Fake Dating Books + Fake Relationship Books
- Locked Room Mystery Books
- Mystery Books Set in the 1920s
- Books With Characters in Their 60s
- Books Set in the 1980s
- Books Set in the Middle East
- 23 Books About Books – Must Reads for Book Lovers
- Summer Cozy Mysteries Set on the Beach
- Summer Mystery Books & Beach Thrillers
- Books With Characters in Their 50s
- Books Set in the 1970s
- Books Like Red White and Royal Blue
- Best Audiobooks for Family Road Trips
- Best Audiobooks for Road Trips
- Books Spanning a Character’s Lifetime
- Books Set in Asia: Southern Countries
- Books Set in the 1960s
- Books Like We Were Liars
- Best Culinary Cozy Mysteries
- Books With Characters in Their 40s
- Books Set in Asia: Northern Countries
- 20 Books Like It Ends With Us
- The Best Audio Books on Kindle Unlimited
- 23 Books Like Downton Abbey
- Books with Characters In Their 30s
- WW2 Historical Fiction – The Resistance & Other Helpers
- Books with Characters in Their 20s
- Best Book Series for Adults
- Best Friends to Lovers Books
- Books with Teenage Characters
- Books Like City of Girls
- Readers’ Favorite Books: 2021 Edition
- Best Books of 2021
- Books with a Child Protagonist
- 29 Books with a Color in the Title
- Books Like Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine (Quirky Book Characters)
- Must-Listen Memoirs
- Best Books We’ve Read This Year: 2019/2020 New Releases
- The Best Books for Fans of The Crown