The top 9 books of the past year, as ranked by Goodreads users

Choosing a book to read next can be challenging because there are practically endless numbers of them in existence. I frequently ask other readers for recommendations of novels they've read and loved when I don't know what to read. I tend to choose books based on the titles that I frequently hear my friends talk about. Similar to this, the internet has a ton of user reviews and ranks. According to the 2021 Goodreads Reading Challenge, the books on this list were chosen by the most popular Goodreads users in the previous year (where readers aim to read as many books as they can in one year). Goodreads has over 135 million members who share their favorite books, making it the largest platform in the world for readers to rate, review, and find new book recommendations. Here are some of the most sought-after novels readers are grabbing at the moment if you're seeking to kick off the new year correctly with a fantastic new read