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The 9 Best Action Books to Read Right Now

9 of the best action books to read, ranked, with where to find each.

By the Pop Culture Files editorial team4 min read✓ Fact-checked
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Looking for the best action books? We rounded up 9 essential action books worth your time, with a quick take on each and where to dive in. Tap any title for the full guide.

1. My Hero Academia, Vol. 3

My Hero Academia, Vol. 3 by Kohei Horikoshi: plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

2. ドラゴンボールSD 4 キツネ面の男 [Dragon Ball SD 4]

ドラゴンボールSD 4 キツネ面の男 [Dragon Ball SD 4] by 鳥山 明 [Akira Toriyama]: plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

3. [ミラキュラス レディバグ&シャノワール (1) Mirakyurasu

ミラキュラス レディバグ&シャノワール (1) [Mirakyurasu by ZAG Heroez: plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

4. My Hero Academia, Vol. 2

My Hero Academia, Vol. 2 by Kohei Horikoshi: plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

5. The Prince Commands

The Prince Commands by Andre Norton, plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

6. Crystal Keepers

Crystal Keepers by Brandon Mull: plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

7. Floodtide

Floodtide by Frank Yerby, plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

8. The Sword of Summer

The Sword of Summer by Rick Riordan: plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

9. To the Moon

To the Moon by Leland Melvin, plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

This list is curated from Pop Culture Files guides and refreshed regularly.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best action book?

Floodtide is one of the most popular picks on this list of action books.

How many action books are on this list?

This guide rounds up 9 action books.

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