Some Secondary Characters can be as memorable as main characters. Do you have favorite secondary characters?
Favorite Secondary Characters

I’m linking up today with That Artsy Reader Girl for Top Ten Tuesday: Favorite Secondary Characters.
I would probably list a hundred, but these are the first that came to mind.
***Each book title is an Amazon affiliate Link or linked to my review which contains Amazon affiliate links
Rocky from Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
Despite the many differences between Rocky and Ryland, Rocky proves himself a true friend.
Johanna from News of the World by Paulette Jiles
The Captain started out with a commitment to do things right, but ended up doing the right thing. Responsibility becomes Found Family.
The Tenant from The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion by Beth Brower
Mysterious, intriguing, compassionate, thoughtful, and caring..and possibly more? Who is #TeamTenant? (audio highly recommended)
Fly from A Rover’s Story by Jasmine Warga (MG)
If machines could bond…
Dawsey from The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel PIe Society by Mary Ann Shaffer
Dawsey is a responsible, lovable, shy, caring friend and father figure.
Raymond from Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman
We would all be lucky to have a friend like Raymond who stands by us in the most difficult of times. I desperately need a sequel!
Mrs. Mรผller from A Place to Hang the Moon by Kate Albus (MG)
Providing evidence that a library can be a refuge and that #bookpeoplearethebestpeople.
Jackson from Where the Wildflowers Grow by Terah Shelton Harris
Every survivor needs a Jackson.
Rose From The Brilliant Life of Eudora Honeysett by Annie Lyons
Love multigenerational friendship!
Rosalie from The Correspondent by Virginia Evans
A friend who has your back and never withholds the truth.
Letโs Discuss!
Who are your favorite secondary characters? Do we share any favorites?
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I read Project Hail Mary, but can’t remember Rocky, whoops.
My TTT: https://laurieisreading.com/2026/05/19/top-ten-tuesday-favorite-secondary-characters/
The alien! ๐
I love good supporting characters. Some of the names here are very enticing.
I wish a few of them had their own books!
Raymond was an amazing friend. His role really spoke to me as I thought about people who just always seem awkward in the workplace. One person can make a lot of difference.
Exactly! We never know how a kind word, an encouraging smile, or a thoughtful gesture can impact a personโs life.
I’m still one short ๐๐คฃ
Enjoyed you list Carol, it’s given me more books to add!
Thanks! Hopping over to read your post!