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What the world read in October 2026

A Court of Splintered Harmony by Sarah J. Maas was the top-charting ebook of October 2026 on the Apple Books charts we follow, with 225.5 World Index points and the number one spot in 27 countries.

Final figures: 11 days of charts, 21 October 2026 to 31 October 2026. Revised 1 November 2026: Editions of the same book are now counted once, and genre names are in English.

Chart days
11
Countries
33
Different ebooks charted
15,208
New arrivals
12,623

Top 100 of the month

World Index points added up over the month. One point is a #1 in one country for one day.

  1. 1
    A Court of Splintered Harmony
    Sarah J. Maas
    Paranormal Romance · #1 in 27 countries · on the charts 11 days
    225.5points
  2. 2
    Chain Reaction
    Lee Child & Andrew Child
    Mysteries & Thrillers · #1 in 11 countries · on the charts 11 days
    116.4points
  3. 3
    Threshing Day
    Rebecca Yarros
    Paranormal Romance · #1 in 1 country · on the charts 11 days
    85.8points
  4. 4
    Verity
    Colleen Hoover
    Literary Fiction · on the charts 11 days
    81.9points
  5. 5
    Fourth Wing
    Rebecca Yarros
    Fantasy · #1 in 1 country · on the charts 11 days
    79.2points
  6. 6
    Iron Flame
    Rebecca Yarros
    Paranormal Romance · #1 in 1 country · on the charts 11 days
    77.9points
  7. 7
    The Keeper (Gods of the Game book 3)
    Ana Huang
    Romance · #1 in 2 countries · on the charts 11 days
    77.7points
  8. 8
    A Court of Thorns and Roses
    Sarah J. Maas
    Fiction for Young Adults · on the charts 11 days
    68.8points
  9. 9
    The Hollow
    Michael Connelly
    Mysteries & Thrillers · on the charts 10 days
    63.9points
  10. 10
    Onyx Storm
    Rebecca Yarros
    Paranormal Romance · on the charts 11 days
    60.8points
  11. 11
    East of Eden
    John Steinbeck
    Classics · #1 in 1 country · on the charts 11 days
    55.0points
  12. 12
    The French Illusion
    John Grisham
    Mysteries & Thrillers · on the charts 11 days
    54.5points
  13. 13
    Miss Wolcott's Ghost
    Louise Penny
    Detective Novels · #1 in 2 countries · on the charts 11 days
    50.5points
  14. 14
    1984
    George Orwell
    Fiction & Literature · #1 in 1 country · on the charts 11 days
    45.6points
  15. 15
    Undone 18+
    Peyton Corinne
    Romance · #1 in 2 countries · on the charts 11 days
    43.3points
  16. 16
    The Love Hypothesis 18+
    Ali Hazelwood
    Romantic Comedies · #1 in 1 country · on the charts 11 days
    40.0points
  17. 17
    Rebelion en la granja
    George Orwell
    Fiction & Literature · on the charts 11 days
    37.7points
  18. 18
    Una corte de armonía rota
    Sarah J. Maas
    Fiction for Young Adults · #1 in 6 countries · on the charts 11 days
    37.4points
  19. 19
    El Hombre mas rico de Babilonia
    George S. Clason
    Personal Finance · #1 in 1 country · on the charts 11 days
    37.1points
  20. 20
    The Summer Hikaru Died, Chapter 51
    Mokumokuren, Ajani Oloye & Abigail Blackman
    Manga · #1 in 2 countries · on the charts 9 days
    37.0points
Show places 21 to 100
#BookGenrePoints
21Her Last Kiss Lisa ReganMysteries & Thrillers35.6
22A Court of Mist and Fury Sarah J. MaasParanormal Romance34.4
23A Court of Forgotten Melody Sarah J. MaasParanormal Romance34.4
24Yesteryear Caro Claire BurkeFiction & Literature34.2
25Der Nachtzug Sebastian FitzekMysteries & Thrillers33.3
26La hipótesis más peligrosa Arturo Pérez-ReverteAction & Adventure32.4
27The Deal 18+ Elle KennedyRomance32.1
28The Calamity Club Kathryn StockettFiction & Literature30.5
29La psicología del dinero Morgan HouselPersonal Finance30.4
30The Family Cross James PattersonMysteries & Thrillers30.0
31Drive Christian HornerBiographies & Memoirs29.3
32El Extranjero Albert CamusClassics28.7
33Hollow Bones Jodi PicoultFiction & Literature28.5
34Wir werden nicht lange bleiben Claudia WenkFiction & Literature27.9
35The Score 18+ Elle KennedyNew Adult Romance27.9
36Claimed Kathleen BrooksRomantic Suspense27.5
37Peck & Peck Bonnie GarmusLiterary Fiction27.4
38Queen of Lombard Street Lisa KleypasHistorical Fiction26.9
39Theo of Golden Allen LeviFiction & Literature26.8
40A Waltz to Remember Mary BaloghHistorical Romance26.3
41Dead in Three Two One Peter JamesPolice Procedural26.2
42Red Rising Pierce BrownAdventure Sci-Fi26.1
43Love Me Wicked Melissa FosterRomance25.9
44The Correspondent Virginia EvansFiction & Literature25.8
45Una familia moderna Julia NavarroFiction & Literature25.6
46In the Shadow of Eight Collin GosselinBiographies & Memoirs25.1
47Ein und Alles Martin SuterFiction & Literature24.9
48A Court of Wings and Ruin Sarah J. MaasParanormal Romance24.8
49Keeping 13 18+ Chloe WalshRomance24.8
50Mad Mabel Sally HepworthFiction & Literature24.6
51Starside Alex AsterFantasy24.1
52The Mistake 18+ Elle KennedyRomance23.9
53A Court of Silver Flames Sarah J. MaasParanormal Romance23.1
54Kalte Tage Charlotte LinkMysteries & Thrillers22.6
55The Things We Never Say Elizabeth StroutLiterary Fiction22.6
56With Hearts of Flame 18+ Briar BoleynParanormal Romance22.4
57Lights Out 18+ Navessa AllenRomance21.9
58Die Bienenfrau Eva FretheimWomen Sleuths21.9
59We Chase Shadows Richard OsmanMysteries & Thrillers20.8
60Absturz David BaldacciMysteries & Thrillers20.6
61La paciente silenciosa Alex MichaelidesMysteries & Thrillers20.6
62El Club de las 5 de la mañana Robin SharmaSelf-Improvement20.6
63Insatiable 18+ Leigh RiversRomance20.6
64Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing Matthew PerryNonfiction20.5
65The Family Friend Claire DouglasMysteries & Thrillers20.1
66Whistler Ann PatchettLiterary Fiction20.1
67Verity. La sombra de un engaño Colleen HooverFiction & Literature19.7
68Protocolos Andrew HubermanMedical19.5
69Saving 6 18+ Chloe WalshRomance19.4
70No me puedes lastimar David GogginsSelf-Improvement19.4
71Binding 13 Chloe WalshRomance19.4
72Big Little Truths: Reese's Book Club Liane MoriartyFiction & Literature19.2
73Provenzalische Kälte Sophie BonnetMysteries & Thrillers18.9
74Adam and Eve Jeffrey ArcherHistorical Fiction18.9
75Dirty Money Amran Gowani, Stefan Lux & Thomas WörtcheMysteries & Thrillers18.9
76Crimen y castigo Fiodor DostoyevskiClassics18.8
77Todo bajo control, menos tú Megan MaxwellLiterary Fiction18.8
78Co-Existence Ethan MollickComputers & Internet18.6
79The One Day You Were My Husband Rosie WalshContemporary Romance18.5
80El hombre en busca de sentido Viktor FranklPsychology18.5
81Le fondateur Giuliano Da EmpoliFiction & Literature18.5
82Kiss Me Like You Mean It Laura WoodRomance18.3
83Nur noch ein einziges Mal Colleen HooverLiterary Fiction18.1
84Heated Rivalry 18+ Rachel ReidLGBTQIA+ Romance18.0
85Pony Show Juli ZehFiction & Literature17.7
86ACOTAR - Tome 6 Sarah J. MaasRomance17.4
87Our Little Secret – Tödliche Affären Lisa JacksonMysteries & Thrillers17.4
88Chère Debbie Freida McFaddenFiction & Literature17.3
89Atomic Habits James ClearSelf-Improvement17.2
90The Love of My Life Rosie WalshContemporary Romance17.2
91The Law Student John GrishamMysteries & Thrillers16.8
92Los cuatro acuerdos Don Miguel RuizSelf-Improvement16.7
93The Heights Ian RankinMysteries & Thrillers16.7
94El principito Antoine de Saint-ExupéryFiction & Literature16.7
95Gaston - Tome 23 - Des Boum et des Paf TrondheimComics & Graphic Novels16.6
96O Príncipe Nicolau MaquiavelFiction & Literature16.5
97The Match Harlan CobenMysteries & Thrillers16.4
98Como ganar amigos e influir sobre las personas Dale CarnegieSelf-Improvement16.3
99Watch the Quiet Snow Mick HerronMysteries & Thrillers16.3
100Por Qué Los Hombres Aman a Las Cabronas Sherry ArgovFamily & Relationships16.2

Genre leaders

GenreBook of the monthPoints
Mysteries & ThrillersChain Reaction Lee Child & Andrew Child116.4
RomanceA Court of Splintered Harmony Sarah J. Maas225.5
Fiction & LiteratureVerity Colleen Hoover81.9
Fantasy & Science FictionFourth Wing Rebecca Yarros79.2
Comics, Manga & Graphic NovelsThe Summer Hikaru Died, Chapter 51 Mokumokuren, Ajani Oloye & Abigail Blackman37.0
Young AdultA Court of Thorns and Roses Sarah J. Maas68.8
Biographies & MemoirsDrive Christian Horner29.3
Self-Help, Health & MindEl Club de las 5 de la mañana Robin Sharma20.6
Business & Personal FinanceEl Hombre mas rico de Babilonia George S. Clason37.1
Non-FictionFriends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing Matthew Perry20.5
Children's booksHarry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Enhanced Edition) J.K. Rowling9.7

Number one in each country

The ebook that spent the most days at #1 on each country's Apple Books paid chart.

CountryBookDays at #1
ArgentinaLa hipótesis más peligrosa Arturo Pérez-Reverte4
AustraliaA Court of Splintered Harmony Sarah J. Maas5
AustriaA Court of Splintered Harmony Sarah J. Maas3
BelgiumA Court of Splintered Harmony Sarah J. Maas3
BrazilA Revolução dos Bichos George Orwell11
BulgariaA Court of Splintered Harmony Sarah J. Maas4
CanadaA Court of Splintered Harmony Sarah J. Maas5
ChilePsicología Oscura Vincent McDaniel4
Colombia1984 George Orwell5
CzechiaA Court of Splintered Harmony Sarah J. Maas5
DenmarkA Court of Splintered Harmony Sarah J. Maas6
FinlandA Court of Splintered Harmony Sarah J. Maas5
FranceACOTAR - Tome 6 Sarah J. Maas4
GermanyGame Changer 18+ Rachel Reid & Jessica Koch3
GreeceThe Keeper (Gods of the Game book 3) Ana Huang3
HungaryA Court of Splintered Harmony Sarah J. Maas6
IrelandChain Reaction Lee Child & Andrew Child6
ItalyA Court of Thorns and Roses 6 (Edizione Italiana) Sarah J. Maas3
Japan異世界おじさん 16 殆ど死んでいる5
LuxembourgDas kleine Wunder im Central Park Julie Caplin2
MexicoNo te creas todo lo que piensas Joseph Nguyen6
NetherlandsA Court of Splintered Harmony Sarah J. Maas4
New ZealandChain Reaction Lee Child & Andrew Child6
NorwayA Court of Splintered Harmony Sarah J. Maas6
PeruUna corte de armonía rota Sarah J. Maas3
PolandA Court of Splintered Harmony Sarah J. Maas4
PortugalA Court of Splintered Harmony Sarah J. Maas4
RomaniaIdiotul Feodor Dostoievski6
SlovakiaA Court of Splintered Harmony Sarah J. Maas3
SloveniaIron Flame Rebecca Yarros2
SpainTodas las noches, todas las ciudades Dolores Redondo7
SwedenA Court of Splintered Harmony Sarah J. Maas5
SwitzerlandEin und Alles Martin Suter5
United KingdomChain Reaction Lee Child & Andrew Child7
United StatesA Court of Splintered Harmony Sarah J. Maas5

Risers and fallers

Average daily World Index points in the last three days of the month compared with the first three.

Rising

A Court of Splintered Harmony Sarah J. Maas +17.1
The Keeper (Gods of the Game book 3) Ana Huang +12.2
The Hollow Michael Connelly +10.7
A Court of Thorns and Roses Sarah J. Maas +8.0
A Court of Forgotten Melody Sarah J. Maas +5.7
Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing Matthew Perry +5.4
Una corte de armonía rota Sarah J. Maas +5.3
Todo bajo control, menos tú Megan Maxwell +3.4
House of Earth and Blood Sarah J. Maas +3.4
ACOTAR - Tome 6 Sarah J. Maas +3.0

Falling

The Summer Hikaru Died, Chapter 51 Mokumokuren, Ajani Oloye & Abigail Blackman −11.4
Chain Reaction Lee Child & Andrew Child −7.1
Undone 18+ Peyton Corinne −6.3
With Hearts of Flame 18+ Briar Boleyn −5.3
Dead in Three Two One Peter James −4.7
Queen of Lombard Street Lisa Kleypas −4.6
East of Eden John Steinbeck −4.4
Her Last Kiss Lisa Regan −4.1
Miss Wolcott's Ghost Louise Penny −3.6
Verity Colleen Hoover −3.1

Biggest new arrivals

Books first seen on any chart this month.

  1. 1
    Claimed
    Kathleen Brooks
    27.5points
  2. 2
    A Waltz to Remember
    Mary Balogh
    26.3points
  3. 3
    Love Me Wicked
    Melissa Foster
    25.9points
  4. 4
    El Club de las 5 de la mañana
    Robin Sharma
    20.6points
  5. 5
    Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing
    Matthew Perry
    20.5points
  6. 6
    Protocolos
    Andrew Huberman
    19.5points
  7. 7
    ACOTAR - Tome 6
    Sarah J. Maas
    17.4points
  8. 8
    The Love of My Life
    Rosie Walsh
    17.2points
  9. 9
    Watch the Quiet Snow
    Mick Herron
    16.3points
  10. 10
    Tempting Mr Baxter 18+
    Juliette N Banks
    15.3points

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