The Secret of SecretsThe Secret of Secrets
What it's about
Robert Langdon travels to Prague for a groundbreaking lecture by Katherine Solomon, a noetic scientist with whom he has begun a relationship. Katherine is about to publish an explosive book about the nature of human consciousness that threatens centuries of established belief, and someone will do anything to stop it.
Why it's worth reading
It spent 2 weeks at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list, was one of the ten best-selling books of 2025 and was a Goodreads Choice Awards finalist.
You'll love it if you liked
The Da Vinci Code
Angels & Demons
The Lost SymbolGood to know
It's a Robert Langdon thriller and stands alone.
By the numbers
- Readers20 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller71 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz38 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #285 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #296 of the 481 new books we rank
- #1714 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Gripping, Adventurous, Epic
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Quick answers
Is The Secret of Secrets worth reading?
Yes. It spent 2 weeks at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list, was one of the ten best-selling books of 2025 and was a Goodreads Choice Awards finalist. It ranks #1,714 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 66.4 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is The Secret of Secrets about?
Robert Langdon travels to Prague for a groundbreaking lecture by Katherine Solomon, a noetic scientist with whom he has begun a relationship. Katherine is about to publish an explosive book about the nature of human consciousness that threatens centuries of established belief, and someone will do anything to stop it.
How long does it take to read The Secret of Secrets?
About 17 hours (688 pages), or about 5 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after The Secret of Secrets?
If you liked it, try The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown, Angels & Demons by Dan Brown or The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown.