Many of Jodi Picoult’s best books explore multi-layered and controversial issues like euthanasia, religion, reproductive rights, and racism, by presenting simplified viewpoints from a complex cast of characters.
With a staggering 28 novels released and a continuous stream of new ones, Picoult fans will never run out of reading material.
Since the 90’s, she has been publishing books and it doesn’t seem to be slowing down. Some of her bestseller books have been turned into plays or movies, and she has collaborated with other authors, like Mad Honey. Return to our list to select your next choice from the best books by Jodi Picoult.
The first section is a list of Jodi Picoult’s most popular books, ranked based on the top three ways: ratings and reviews. We have listed her five most recent books first, followed by the top three ways books.
For the sake of this list, we have only included Picoult’s extended narrative fiction.
The Best Jodi Picoult Books in Order of Rating
Small Great Things (Ruth Jefferson #1)
Published in 2016 with a rating of 4.35.
Ruth Jefferson, an African American, is rejected by a white supremacist couple shortly after giving birth to her baby. Despite facing discrimination, Ruth excels in her role as a labor and delivery nurse and diligently raises her son as a single parent following her husband’s tragic death while serving in the military. Thanks to her determination and dedication, Ruth’s life is on a successful trajectory.
Ruth, a white public defender, takes on a dramatic case that follows her story of power, friendship, privilege, racism, exploration, and trial. Afterwards, she must decide whether to follow orders or step in and brought distress into the baby’s couple’s situation, which becomes even worse.
“Beautifully written…..Filled with sadness – penetrates deep into your emotions and leaves you transformed!!!!”.