Top Absolute Gainers
Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke
Published: April 7, 2026
A traditional American woman, a “tradwife” influencer, suddenly awakens in the brutal reality of 1855—where she must unravel whether this living nightmare is an elaborate hoax, a twisted reality show, or something far more sinister.
Stats: 235,453 -> 274,992 (+39,539) -- Yesteryear's large absolute gain makes it the top mover this week, outpacing other new releases and established titles.
The Divorce by Freida McFadden
Published: May 26, 2026
Naomi was living the quintessential love story. Then her husband kicks her out, hires the city's best divorce lawyers, drains their accounts, and takes up with a 20-something.
Stats: 43,089 -> 77,302 (+34,213) -- The Divorce's strong gain shows it is quickly becoming a popular title in the Thriller genre.
Our Perfect Storm by Carley Fortune
Published: May 5, 2026
Best friends have one week in paradise to fix their friendship or fall apart in this heart-stopping, utterly romantic new novel.
Stats: 72,265 -> 89,447 (+17,182) -- Our Perfect Storm's steady growth indicates a dedicated reader base and positive word-of-mouth.
The Night We Met by Abby Jimenez
Published: March 24, 2026
A beautiful, compelling novel that revels in laughter, friendship, and the messy choices life can throw our way.
Stats: 192,893 -> 204,529 (+11,636) -- The Night We Met's ongoing popularity demonstrates its appeal to readers seeking a blend of humor and romance.
Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Published: June 3, 2025
Joan Goodwin has been obsessed with the stars for as long as she can remember. Thoughtful and reserved, Joan is content with her life as a professor of physics and astronomy.
Stats: 882,964 -> 893,680 (+10,716) -- Atmosphere's enduring presence shows it remains a favorite among readers of Historical Fiction and Romance.
Biggest Percentage Gainers
Whistler by Ann Patchett
Published: June 2, 2026
The acclaimed, prize-winning #1 New York Times bestselling writer returns with a moving, luminous novel that reminds us of the sweetness and impermanence of life.
Stats: 1,124 -> 4,907 (336.6%, +3,783) -- Whistler's massive percentage gain makes it the top percentage gainer, showing rapid growth in reader interest.
My Forever Girl by Laura Pavlov
Published: June 2, 2026
Gracie Reynolds and I have been best friends since we were kids.
Stats: 1,075 -> 3,422 (218.3%, +2,347) -- My Forever Girl's strong debut indicates a promising start, with a large percentage gain in its first week.
The Open Era by Edward Schmit
Published: June 2, 2026
Love evens the score between two tennis players in this stunning debut romance.
Stats: 348 -> 980 (181.6%, +632) -- The Open Era's significant percentage gain suggests a strong start for this new release in the Sports Romance genre.
Paper Rings by Brittanee Nicole
Published: June 2, 2026
From the bestselling author of the Boston Bolts Hockey Series comes a friends-to-strangers-to-lovers hockey romance featuring the next generation of Langfields.
Stats: 997 -> 2,736 (174.4%, +1,739) -- Paper Rings' large percentage gain indicates its appeal to fans of Hockey Romance and its potential for continued growth.
West of Forever by Corinne Michaels
Published: June 16, 2026
Tristan Stone is off limits.
Stats: 140 -> 337 (140.7%, +197) -- West of Forever's debut shows a promising start, with a notable percentage gain in its early days.
Pick of the Week
The single most interesting story this week is Whistler by Ann Patchett, with a 336.6% gain, the largest percentage increase among all tracked books. This significant jump, from 1,124 to 4,907 ratings, demonstrates the novel's rapid growth in popularity and its potential to become a bestseller in the Literary Fiction genre.
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