This book was the most read on Kindle in 2025 – and you can read it for free

With Christmas coming up next week, most of us are celebrating our year-end holidays and in between the fizz-fueled parties, the holidays leave plenty of time to relax on the couch with a glass of wine and a nice drink. Book,

If you’re stuck for reading inspiration, Amazon has just released this kindle Unwrapped (retailers take on Spotify’s annual feature) – and there’s one title that came out on top. Even better, there’s a way to read the book for free.

Amazon revealed that series like crime, mystery and thriller were the most popular genres of 2025 Chestnut Springs by Paisley Hope and Rose Hill One of the most popular is by Elsie Silver. Of course, with authors like Rebecca Yaros and her series, “romance” also got a look, Empire, top charts.

But it was Frieda McFadden’s viral book home maid Which claimed the number one spot. It wasn’t just Kindle readers who bought the thriller, paperback purists have also taken a liking to it, making the novel a frequent hit. The Sunday Times’ Bestseller list this year.

Whether you’re still hoping to beat your Goodreads reading challenge for 2025 or want an entertaining book to spend a cold winter evening with, here’s how to read home maid To free.

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‘The Housemaid’ by Frieda McFadden

Frieda McFadden’s thriller, home maid, has been topping the bestseller charts all year – and you’ve probably seen it on your social media feeds and on the go. Released in 2023, it has been made into a Hollywood film starring Sidney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried (Independentfilm critic gave it three stars, calling it a “camp hit”.)

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The psychological thriller tells the story of a young woman named Milly Calloway, who takes a job as a live-in housemaid to a wealthy family. At first, the job seems perfect, especially considering the luxury accommodations. But, hiding her own criminal past, she soon uncovers family secrets, dark truths and disturbing dynamics. Like all the best thrillers (think gone girl Or girl in the train), the novel is said to be full of twists and turns and tension.

Free on Kindle Unlimited – a subscription costs £9.46 per month with a 30-day free trial – or just £2.99 without a subscription, it’s the perfect page-turner for the Christmas break.

I am a book reviewer and This is the novel that will be everywhere in 2026