Book Riot Editorial is made up of passionate readers, writers, and book lovers dedicated to delivering insightful book recommendations, literary analysis, and the latest in book culture. From romance novels to thrillers to historical fiction, these were the most read books on Goodreads this month. But The Housemaid by Freida McFadden came out in 2022, and McFadden has had many new releases since that haven’t been unable to unseat it in the top five. Three New Books Out in September You Should Know AboutUnfortunately, the most read books on Goodreads tend not to be diverse by any definition of the word. So, here are a few new books out last month that deserve wider readership.