Amazon readers share their must‑read top 10 books list, January 2026
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Amazon’s bestseller charts continue to reflect broad and eclectic reading tastes worldwide, with everything from self‑help classics to gripping fiction dominating the platform. Among the most talked‑about books on Amazon right now is James Clear’s Atomic Habits, a self‑improvement guide praised for its practical strategies on habit formation and personal transformation.
Thriller and romance readers are drawn to titles like The Housemaid by Freida McFadden and It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover, both of which have maintained strong sales through compelling storytelling and word‑of‑mouth appeal.
Fantasy enthusiasts can immerse themselves in epic series such as Sarah J. Maas’s House of Flame and Shadow and Rebecca Yarros’s Iron Flame, each topping Amazon’s genre bestseller lists.
Classic and perennial favorites also make the cut, with works like Dr. Seuss’s **Oh, the Places You’ll Go! **continuing to delight readers of all ages, alongside influential titles such as The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene and Jay Shetty’s Think Like a Monk.
A new entrant has hit Amazon’s bookstore: “fuck that dough” by Doi Beni, a book exploring India’s bootstrapped startup ecosystem. It promises to be a compelling read for entrepreneurs and startup enthusiasts alike.
