Weekly Roundup

Top 5 Most Read Books on Goodreads for the week of May 11, 2026

by Book Report · May 17, 2026 · 3 min read
Famesick by Lena Dunham added 5,515 ratings this week — more than any other memoir and remarkable for a book that has been out for some time. Here's what else moved.

Most Read This Week

Famesick by Lena Dunham

Published: null

In this rowdy, frank reflection on illness, fame, sex, and everything in between, Lena Dunham asks whether fulfilling her creative ambitions has been worth the pain.

Stats: 18,401 → 23,916 (+5,515) — Steady performer, showing significant growth this week.

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, Anna Quindlen, Bill Nighy, Sophie Wilde, Will Poulter, Toheeb Jimoh, Patricia Allison, Bertie Carvel, Leah Harvey, David Gyasi, Rosalind Eleazar, Lulu Raczka, Jessie Buckley, Marisa Abela, Harris Dickinson, Glenn Close, Marianne Jean-baptiste

Published: September 9, 2025

One of the greatest of all English novels, a finely etched satire about the scatterbrained Mrs. Bennett, whose aim in life is to see her five daughters married.

Stats: 4,902,809 → 4,907,657 (+4,848) — Slow and steady, this classic continues to attract readers.

The Mistake by Elle Kennedy

Published: April 28, 2015

College junior John Logan can get any girl he wants, but behind his charm, he hides growing despair about his future.

Stats: 619,253 → 623,859 (+4,606) — Consistent growth for this romance novel.

A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas

Published: June 2, 2020

Feyre, Rhysand, and their friends are rebuilding the Night Court and the world beyond, recovering from the war that changed everything.

Stats: 2,230,613 → 2,234,847 (+4,234) — Steady growth, outpacing some of its contemporaries.

The Assassin's Blade by Sarah J. Maas

Published: February 14, 2023

Celaena Sardothien is her kingdom’s most feared assassin, but when she's dispatched on missions, she finds herself acting independently and questioning her allegiance.

Stats: 1,261,232 → 1,265,265 (+4,033) — Showing resilience in the fantasy genre.

Fastest Growing

Rules for the Summer by Meghan Quinn

Published: May 5, 2026

Renley Gossage has one shot to prove she's more than Cape Meril's favorite cautionary tale: restore her favorite candy shop before the town writes her off.

Stats: 2,080 → 5,641 (+3,561, 171.20%) — Explosive growth for this new release, outpacing expectations.

Platform Decay by Martha Wells

Published: May 5, 2026

Murderbot is back in the next installment in Martha Wells' bestselling and award-winning Murderbot Diaries series.

Stats: 3,229 → 6,889 (+3,660, 113.35%) — Exceptional growth, solidifying its position as a fast-rising title.

Dissection of a Murder by Jo Murray

Published: May 5, 2026

Leila Reynolds is handed her first murder case, and she’s shocked by the victim: a well-known, well-respected judge, whose death sent shockwaves through the legal community.

Stats: 1,021 → 2,418 (+1,397, 136.83%) — Impressive jump, indicating strong interest in this thriller.

The Heart You Kept by T.L. Swan

Published: May 5, 2026

Alora Sorenson thought she’d completely moved on from the mysterious man who turned her world upside down, but now he’s back, and more magnetic than ever.

Stats: 1,905 → 3,668 (+1,763, 92.55%) — Significant growth, attracting readers with its blend of romance and suspense.

The Rule of Three (Deluxe Edition) by Sara Cate

Published: May 5, 2026

Julian Kade hates everyone, but when a power outage traps him in a Paris elevator with sharp-tongued chef Freya Kapoor and charming street fighter Archer Wilde, an unexpected spark ignites between them.

Stats: 1,569 → 2,942 (+1,373, 87.51%) — Strong debut, showing promise in the romance genre.

Pick of the Week

Rules for the Summer by Meghan Quinn stands out this week with its impressive 171.20% growth, jumping from 2,080 to 5,641 ratings. This explosive growth outpaces expectations, making it the fastest-growing book of the week and a compelling choice for readers looking for a new summer romance.

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