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Apple’s Top 10 Books Right Now (June 2025): Thrillers, Tearjerkers, and Self-Help Hits
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Apple Books has just dropped its Top 10 Paid Books list for the week of June 24, 2025, and it’s packed with fan favorites, bestselling authors, and trending titles from across the literary spectrum. Whether you’re into pulse-pounding thrillers or introspective memoirs, there’s something on this list for every kind of reader—and listener.
1. Nightshade by Michael Connelly
Genre: Thriller / Mystery
Connelly returns with another gripping legal thriller featuring defense attorney Mickey Haller. Nightshade dives deep into a dark underworld and offers the signature twists that fans crave. It’s no surprise this crime-packed novel is sitting comfortably at #1.
2. Magic Hour by Kristin Hannah
Genre: Literary Fiction / Women’s Fiction
A reprint of this emotional powerhouse has soared in popularity after a new TikTok trend spotlighted it. Hannah weaves a tale of motherhood, trauma, and redemption in the Pacific Northwest that resonates deeply with readers old and new.
3. The River Is Waiting by Wally Lamb (Oprah’s Book Club)
Genre: Contemporary Fiction
Oprah’s latest pick, The River Is Waiting, follows three generations of women haunted by love, loss, and legacy. Lamb’s emotionally layered storytelling cements this as a book club essential for summer 2025.
Related post: The River Is Waiting by Wally Lamb: A Powerful Tale of Redemption, Grief, and Grace
4. Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Genre: Sci-Fi / Psychological Drama
One of the most talked-about releases of the year, Reid’s Atmosphere blends space exploration with emotional introspection. It’s a thought-provoking novel that’s also topping lists in hardcover, eBook, and audiobook formats.
Related post: Taylor Jenkins Reid’s Atmosphere Is the Space-Age Romance We Didn’t Know We Needed
5. The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins (Audiobook Bestseller)
Genre: Self-Help / Motivation
Leading the Apple audiobook chart, Robbins’s energetic narration and empowering advice continue to dominate in the personal development category. A must-listen for fans of habit-building and mindset shifts.
Related post: Book Review: The Let Them Theory
Other Notable Titles in the Apple Top 10 This Week:
- 6. The God of the Fields by N.K. Jemisin – A mythic fantasy rooted in ancestral power and rebellion.
- 7. No Second Sun by Colleen Hoover – A heart-wrenching love story with signature Hoover twists.
- 8. Cobalt Sky by Leigh Bardugo – The fantasy author’s latest adult novel with political intrigue and dark magic.
- 9. A Long Time Gone by Silvia Moreno-Garcia – Historical noir set in 1940s Mexico, dripping with atmosphere.
- 10. Mindset Reset 2.0 by James Clear – The follow-up to Atomic Habits, expanding on habit architecture and motivation.
Apple Books Audiobook Chart Highlights
In addition to Mel Robbins, the audiobook chart also features:
- Stephen King’s Never Flinch (narrated by Ethan Hawke)
- Michelle Zauner’s Crying in H Mart (rising again due to summer memoir trends)
- Viola Davis’s Finding Me (still holding strong a year after release)
Why It Matters
Apple Books data reflects real-time reading trends, driven by BookTok, celebrity book clubs, and shifting reader moods. This week’s chart shows:
- Continued dominance of female-led fiction
- Rising interest in sci-fi and introspective space drama
- Ongoing success of personal growth audiobooks
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