The 25 Bestselling Books of 2023

by PangoBooks on December 6, 2023

‘Tis the season to take stock of 2023! We’ve crunched the numbers and have determined the top 25 best-selling titles of the last year on PangoBooks. We’ve got lots of year-end recaps ahead of us, so check our blog regularly for more geeky book data (we know you love it!). 

This past year was dominated by romantasy, with Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros and Sarah J. Maas’s A Court of Thorns and Roses series and Throne of Glass series occupying several top spots. If you're not up-to-date on the Fourth Wing frenzy, catch up with our blog post about all the different editions of Fourth Wing. Other notable mentions in our best-sellers list include romance novelists Emily Henry and Colleen Hoover, both of whom had new releases this year which seemed to boost their back catalog as well!

Does anything on this list surprise you? Is there a book you think should’ve been a Pango best-seller but seems to be missing here? We want to hear it! Share on social media and tag @pangobooks to let us know what you think.

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25. Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover

24. A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas

23. Twisted Love by Ana Huang

22. The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

21. None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell

20. Twilight by Stephanie Meyer

19. Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren

18. Happy Place by Emily Henry

17. Book Lovers by Emily Henry

16. People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry

15. The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab

14. A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas

13. Beach Read by Emily Henry

12. Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

11. Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin

10. It Starts with Us by Colleen Hoover

Contemporary. Romance. Multi-POV.

This is the sequel to It Ends with Us and explores Lily and Atlas' story.

Average Pango rating: 3.73 ★★★★☆

"This was so sweet and I love exactly who Atlas is. Every man should take notes from him. I might have liked this book more than the 1st." - Ava Anderson

9. The Housemaid by Frieda McFadden

Contemporary. Psychological Thriller. Suspense.

A jealous maid finds herself in a perilous situation.

Average Pango rating: 4.45 ★★★★☆

"Are you kidding me!! I read this book in 2 days! Could not put it down. Best book I’ve read all year!" - Boxer Boys and Me

8. Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas

Fantasy. Young adult. First in a series.

An assassin for hire goes to great lengths to earn her freedom.

Average Pango rating: 4.39 ★★★★☆

"This book was so good. I love the series in general and if you didnt enjoy this one, i promise, there is more magic and more romance coming. It grows beautifully." - Kylie George

7. A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas

Fantasy. Romance. Book 2 in a series.

Feyre navigates the aftermath of ACOTAR with lots of character growth.

Average Pango rating: 4.70 ★★★★★

"This is hands down a top 5 read for me, like, ever. Blows the first one out of the water." - CharmandaReads

6. It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover

Contemporary. Romance.

Lily struggles with a challenging romance and an old flame.

Average Pango rating: 3.88 ★★★★☆

"Wow! A great book that draws meaningful characters you can’t help but empathize with. This story sticks with you after you're finished with it." - catherine Casoli

5. The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

Contemporary. Mystery. Suspense.

After killing her husband, Alicia never speaks again, and it's up to her therapist to figure out why.

Average Pango rating: 4.14 ★★★★☆

"So suspenseful, kept me on my toes and amazed me with the twist. I loved reading this book! It’s an excellent summer read, and a serious page-turner." - DaUhn's Book List

4. Verity by Colleen Hoover

Thriller. Family Secrets. Romance.

Lowen is hired to complete a deceased author's manuscript and uncovers much more.

Average Pango rating: 4.09 ★★★★☆

"This is the one of my favorite books that I have ever read. It is such an amazing creepy romance. And this book does have the best twists and turns that I have seen. Read this book." - Zoe

3. The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Historical. Romance. LGBTQIA+.

Evelyn details her many marriages and the one relationship that didn't hit the tabloids.

Average Pango rating: 4.52 ★★★★★

"One of my favorite historical fiction novels. I did NOT expect what the story was all about and i was not disappointed. I will forever recommend this book to EVERYONE." - Samantha Smith

2. A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

Fantasy. Romance. First book in a series.

Faerie beast Tamlin captures huntress Feyre and sparks fly.

Average Pango rating: 4.13 ★★★★☆

"Fantastic! I love this entire series. This one had me hooked from the beginning! Anyone wanting to read this: do it! You will not be disappointed." - Lexi's bookshelf

#1 Best-Seller on Pango in 2023:

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

In this viral romance military fantasy bestseller, Violet Sorrengail, the daughter of the nation's general, is forced to enroll in the Riders’ Quadrant, a cut-throat school that trains dragon riders. Smaller than the other cadets, Violet's life becomes even more imperiled when she is placed under the command of Xaden Riorson, the son of a famous traitor executed by Violet's mother. Sparks fly between Violet and Xaden, but will she be able to make it through the year in one piece?

Average Pango rating: 4.64 ★★★★★

"It’s been a while since I got caught up in a book. I devoured it yet also savored every moment of it. The story grabs you right from the start and you go thru each obstacle right along with the cadets. You read about the dragons and inwardly find the one you’d want to ride. You feel for each of the characters and wish dragon fire on the ones you don’t. It’s just a really good, fun book and totally worth the hype!" - jb_loves_books