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. Müller 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.
Let’s 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! 🙌
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 person’s life.
I’m still one short 🙈🤣
Enjoyed you list Carol, it’s given me more books to add!
Thanks! Hopping over to read your post!
I loved Rocky in the film. I went rogue this week!
Rocky is the most memorable! 🙌
I’ve not read these books, but I enjoyed your reasons.
Have a great week!
Emily @ Budget Tales Book Blog
My post:
https://budgettalesblog.wordpress.com/2026/05/19/top-ten-tuesday-favourite-secondary-minor-characters/
Thanks for stopping by! 🌷
Have a good week. Here is my TTT. https://dmhoisington.wordpress.com/2026/05/19/top-ten-tuesday-30-favorite-secondary-minor-characters/
Thanks for stopping by! 🌷
Rose is a good pick.
Thanks! 🌷
Rocky is an excellent choice!
Thanks for sharing your #TTT
Thanks! So memorable!
So many great choices! Rocky is awesome, of course, but some of these others make me really happy too, like Johanna and Rosalie.
So many memorable characters! 🌷
This is honestly the reason why I love series so much. I’m always more interested in the side characters than I am in the main ones!
Here is our Top Ten Tuesday.
I have found that to be true on many occasions! Thanks for stopping by! 🌷
Rocky is a good one! The trouble with me is that I can’t remember the NAMES of some of the secondary characters. I’ll agree on Dawsey! The cat Pancakes (I had to look it up) in The Road to Tender Hearts! Harriet, in How To Read a Book, she was the retired English teacher who did Book Club at the prison. Of course, there’s more!
I had to check Dawsey…..I always get it mixed up with Darcey! Thanks for sharing some other ones! 🌷
I JUST watched Project Hail Mary and I LOVED Rocky.
👊 an unforgettable character!
Of course, Rosalie! I feel stupid forgetting her!! And News of the World was so good!!! I loved Guernsey and Elinor Oliphant too!
So many memorable characters! 💖 we could make several more lists!
Rocky is the best! How can you not love him?
Happy TTT (on a Wednesday)!
Susan
http://www.blogginboutbooks.com
Unforgettable and charming! 👊
I sometimes enjoy the supporting characters more than the main ones, especially if they are kids. Nice list, Carol.
Agree! Thanks! 🌷