1. Ke Admas Bashager, “ከአድማስ ባሻገር” by Bealu Girma
This book is the top choice of readers in Ethiopian books history with 3.64 average rating from 883 peoples. The score is 45,439 exceeding the second one by more than ten thousand points. The theme of the book is to show how the talent of the youth is stifled by the system. It was first published in 1969 and the latest edition is 2012 with 196 pages.
2. Fekir Eske Mekaber, “ፍቅር እስከ መቃብር” by Haddis Alemayehu
The author is whom has contributed many of our literary works. Out of these, his work “Fekir Eske Mekabir” (1958) which gained great appreciation and recognition focused on the love story of two people in two different classes It describes the customs and traditions of the time. The book has 4.03 rating from 756 happy readers, scoring 30,106 points.
3. Yetekolefebet Kulf, “የተቆለፈበት ቁልፍ” by Dr Mehret Debebe
Dr Miheret Debebe is Psychiatric specialist. In addition to the treatment, thinking about thinking and changing the mind. Believing that social change starts with the change of thinking of individuals, he is teaching and doing this in various places. This book is a narrative that revolves around the idea of change. The book has 3.76 average rating which is collected from 652 raters with a total score of 24,887.
4. Emegua, “እመጓ” by Dr Alemayehu Wase
Have you heard that there is "Emegua" international ancient heritage in North Shoa, Menz? Do you know what the Holy Grail is and where it is? Then, you will find the answer from this amazing book. According to the source, Emegua has got 3.97 average rating from 633 ratings keeping the total score at 24,003.
5. Tikusat, “ትኩሳት” by Sibhat Gebregziabher
This book brought new exceptions to Ethiopian book market highly focusing on romance and romantic relationship. It has 3.67 average rating rated by 945 readers which resulted in 19,497 total score.
6. Oromay, “ኦሮማይ” by Bealu Girma
This is a book published in 1975 by the journalist and author, Bealu Girma. The setting of the book revolves around the Red Star campaign that was taking place in the deserts of Eritrea, which was a part of Ethiopia at the time. This book has average rating of 3.98 by 463 peoples and its total score is 13,602.
7. Sememen, “ሰመመን” by Sisay Negusu
Sememen is a long novel by Sisay Negusu first published in 1985 with 378 pages, revolves around the university life and a love story. It has 3.84 average rating, 436 raters and 12,650 top score.
8. Ke Amen Bashager, “ከአሜን ባሻገር” by Bewketu Seyoum
It is a collection of stories written by prominent author and poet Bewketu Seyoum in 2016. The book takes you in both direction of life, in the past and in the present dealing with the major issues of the time. It has 3.87 average rating, 329 community raters and 12,530 total score.
9. Lela Sew, “ሌላ ሰው” by Dr Mehret Debebe
Lela Sew is a second book of Dr Miheret Debebe, next to Yetekolefebet Kulf which focuses on personalities and personhood by covering societal contemporary issues. The data from goodreads shows that it has 4.00 average rating, 378 raters and 12,093 points.
10. Aleweledm, “አልወለድም” by Abe Gubenga
This book was first written in 1966. The book, which roughly translated as "I will not born" was reprinted and widely read by the society when the revolution was raging in the country, states that no one should be separated from his mother's desire and care, but the emerging reality shows that the human race is born in poverty, grows up and lives in poverty. It also objects to the inappropriateness of such a situation. Here on the source this best book has 3.81 average rating, 265 reviews and 11,321 total score. Comparing the popularity of this book among the Ethiopian book lovers and readers, the number of raters looks like very low.
11. ‘የቀይ ኮከብ ጥሪ’ - “Ye Key Kokeb Tiri” by Bealu Girma
The book is roughly translated as “The Call of the Red Star” is on 20th position with 3.83 rating out of one hundred twenty-one (121) ratings which accounts from five points. The book is written by one of the respected authors of Ethiopia, Bealu Girma. It is about what life looks like in Ethiopia during the red terror event of Derg Regime.
12. ‘የልምዣት’ – “Yelimzhat” by Haddis Alemayehu
This is the 19th best Amharic books listed according to the readers vote with score of 5531 accounting for 3.78 average rating from 116 raters. The book was written by prominent Ethiopian author, Haddis Alemayehu whom best known for his book called “Fekir Eske Mekabir”.
13. ‘እንቅልፍና እድሜ’ - “Enkilfna Edme” by Bewketu Seyoum
It is a collection of short novels by prominent author Bewketu Seyoum which was released in 2010. This book is on 18th position with score of 5654 from 160 ratings resulting in 3.62 average rating. Readers can review, rate and recommend this book here.
14. ‘ልጅነት’ - “Lejinet” by Zeneba Wela
Lejinet is a book about childhood which all of us probably came across. This book has got 5796 scores from 153 readers with average rating of 4.27.
15. “Aretu Hayalan”- ‘አረቱ ሀያላን’ by Daniel Kibret
Is a book by prominent author, Diakon and politician Daniel Kibret. It has got 3.68 average rating from 85 raters with total score of 6805.
16. “Giracha Kachiloch” by Adam Reta
Translated to Amharic as “ግራጫ ቃጭሎች” is a long novel book by prominent Ethiopian author, Adam Reta who published many books in last several years. First published in 2005, it has average rating of 4.17 which is rated by 173 readers and its total score is 6993.
17. “ደራሲው”- Derasiw By Bealu Girma
Which can be translated as “The Author” is Bealu Girma’s book. The total score for this book is 7636 and the average rating is 3.94 which is collected from 147 readers according to the source.
18. “እሳት ወይ አበባ” – “Esat Wey Abeba” by Tsegaye Gebremedhin
This is first published in 1973 by the prominent Ethiopian poet and novelist Tsegaye Gebremedhin. The book was republished by Graphics printers in 2007 containing 214 pages. This book has 4.27 average rating from 133 raters with a total score of 7683.
19. “Konjowochu” – “ቆንጆዎቹ” by Serk Daniel
This is voted by 215 community of readers which resulted in 3.9 average rating with total score of 8994.
20. Dertogada – “ዴርቶጋዳ” by Yismake Worku
Yismake Worku is the familiar name with many Ethiopian readers and it is first of its kind novel in Ethiopian books history. On Goodreads, it has got 4.2 average rating from 491 raters with a total score of 10,935.