Here at Goodreads World Headquarters, we like to keep track of new books and new authors. It’s always interesting to see how writers find their readership—and vice versa—and to watch for topics that capture the zeitgeist. 
 
So we’ve gathered below the most popular debut novels of the year so far, for adults, across all genres. (Keep in mind that some authors may have seen publication before in different formats, like short stories or poetry.) Popularity, in this instance, is measured by a combination of star ratings and overall numbers of Goodreads regulars’ Want to Read shelves.
 
You’ll find all kinds of books in this batch—sci-fi, mystery, historical fiction—and plenty of rabbit holes in which to disappear. This is a good opportunity to go window-shopping, as it were. Click on the book cover images (some of which are decidedly compelling), and add any good leads to your own Want to Read shelf.

 

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