What are the most popular books on the goodreads list of debut novels?

Well, 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen is also very much loved. It's a classic that explores relationships, class differences, and the nature of love in a very charming way. Austen's writing style is witty and engaging, which makes this debut novel so popular.

Another one is 'Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine' by Gail Honeyman. Eleanor is a socially awkward woman with a traumatic past. The book follows her as she gradually opens up to the world around her and forms new relationships. It's a heartwarming and thought - provoking read.

One of the most difficult novels on Goodreads list might be 'Mrs. Dalloway' by Virginia Woolf. Woolf's use of interior monologue and the way she jumps between different characters' thoughts can be confusing for some readers. 'A la recherche du temps perdu' (In Search of Lost Time) by Marcel Proust is another challenging work. It is very long and the prose is highly introspective and detailed, often delving deep into the memories and emotions of the narrator. Also, 'Absalom, Absalom!' by William Faulkner has a complex family saga with a non - linear narrative that requires careful reading and piecing together of the story.

The 'Harry Potter' series by J.K. Rowling is also extremely popular among Goodreads users. It's a magical world full of witches, wizards, and mythical creatures. The story follows Harry Potter's journey as he discovers his identity and battles the dark wizard, Voldemort.

There are quite a few. 'A Tale of Two Cities' by Charles Dickens is a classic historical fiction on Goodreads. It depicts the events before and during the French Revolution. 'The Pillars of the Earth' by Ken Follett is also popular. It's set in 12th - century England and shows the building of a cathedral. And 'Gone with the Wind' by Margaret Mitchell, set during the American Civil War, is a well - known historical fiction.

Some well - known ones are 'The Shining' by Stephen King. It's a classic horror novel that takes place in an isolated hotel filled with malevolent spirits. Another is 'Dracula' by Bram Stoker, which introduced the iconic vampire character.

I would say 'The Casual Vacancy' also had a fair share of popularity. Given J.K. Rowling's huge fan base from the Harry Potter series, many were eager to read her new work. Although it was different in tone and subject matter, it still attracted a lot of attention from her fans and new readers alike.

Among them, 'Jane Eyre' is well - loved. It's a story about an orphan girl's journey through life, love, and self - discovery. The relationship between Jane and Mr. Rochester is intense and full of moral and emotional depth.

One of the novels could be 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee. This book is not only a great debut but also a powerful exploration of racial injustice in the South. It has memorable characters like Atticus Finch. Also, 'Jane Eyre' by Charlotte Bronte, which is a very important work in English literature, might be included. It tells the story of an orphan's journey through life and love.

The most popular ones often included 'The Nightingale' by Kristin Hannah. It's a story about two sisters in France during World War II. It's so popular because it really delves into the emotional and physical hardships that women faced during the war.