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The Full Story of My 2025 Bookshelf

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Here’s a running list of every single book I’ve read in 2025: no gatekeeping, no filters. Some were 5-star loves, others… well, they still count! Whether you’re looking for your next favorite read, building your own TBR, or just curious what someone ...
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January

Not really sure what was in the water in January, but I managed to read 11 books!

 
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Such a cute cozy mystery series. It's set in Nashville and the sweet cat Sawdust always ends up finding the victims!
Murder with a View by Diane Kelly
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Listened to this one and it was technically a re-read in anticipation for Onyx Storm. I'm so glad I reread it!
Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros
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Listened to this book. Wasn't my favorite Freida McFadden but it was a pretty good one to listen to while I was quilting.
Ward D by Freida McFadden
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This one was eerie. Partly a love story and partly a thriller with a toss of magical realism. It's heart breakingly beautiful! Read this as an arc from NetGalley.
A Sea of Unspoken Things by Adrienne Young
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This book kicked off my love for Ashley Poston's writing! Listened to it (there were a few spicy scenes but they're kinda sweet).
A Novel Love Story by Ashley Poston
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I read this book years ago but never finished the series. Did a reading vlog featuring it and it was so good!!! Couldn't put it down PLUS it was a quick read!
Caraval by Stephanie Garber
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Whoopsies! This is book nine and I started on it! Now to make my way through the series as intended!
Murder on the Brighton Express by CJ Archer
 
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This book deserves all of the hype! It's set at UNC (Chapel Hill) (just a stones throw away from me) and is about students in an early college program who are part of King Arthurs round table but modern day!
Legendborn by Tracy Deonn
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Now I'm going in the correct order! Yay! Love this series! Set at the turn of the 20th century, Cleo moves in with her fancy family who owns a hotel in London!
Murder at the Mayfair Hotel by CJ Archer
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Not sure how this book got on my radar, but I listened to it and can say that it's one of the few thriller books where I've cried at the ending!
The Five Year Lie by Sarina Bowen
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The series is still going strong! I loved that this second book was under 300 pages so it made me feel accomplished!
Murder at the Piccadilly Playhouse by CJ Archer
 
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Here's the video I did for my Janaury reading wrap-up and the blanket progress!
January Reading Wrap Up
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February

February was super solid! I enjoyed the books I read (leaned a bit more towards romance) and just vibed!

 
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Gosh this was a cute one! She's the mob boss and he's a middle school math teacher! It was such a cute way to start the Valentine's Day reading vibes!
A Love Most Fatal by Kath Richards
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Yeah I took a while to read this one because I didn't want it to end! But the ending! Oh my gosh. My book bestie and I had an HOURS long convo about it.
Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros
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Love this series! It's a great way to escape the world!
Murder in the Drawing Room by CJ Archer
 
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This one brought the drama! Oh my goodness. It's one of my favorites in this series!
Murder at the Dressmaker's Salon by CJ Archer
 
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Did not enjoy it even though I listened on audio. The guy was icky and the whole book just felt gross. It felt like a flop…
The Third Wife by Lisa Jewell
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Poor Sawdust the kitty! This time they're renovating an old church to be a music spot with a little restaurant!
Batten Down the Belfry by Diane Kelly
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This one…. oooooh! I had no idea where it was going but I was there for the vibes and the ride! It turned out to be a really lovely book with thriller vibes and a marriage (?) in crisis.
The Snowbirds by Christina Clancy
 
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Love listening to Freida McFadden books on audio and this one was a hit! Not in my top 3 of her books though…
The Crash by Freida McFadden
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My second Ashley Poston book! Read it while I was on vacation and loved it! Seriously, I can't stop talking about this book!
The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston
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Here's my February reading wrap-up video if you want more thoughts on the books I read!
February Reading Wrap Up
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March

 
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As a certified Pixie Hollow girl growing up, when I saw that this book was coming out, I knew that I had to read it! It was so good and so sweet! Plus its technically a prequel and is pretty canon!
Wings of Starlight by Allison Saft
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Dear friends, I finally listened and FINSIHED it! With some long car rides to and from the vet, this book kept me company.
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
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This is a really good place to start if you are trying to understand the trinity of God! It's a short book but holds a lot of information. I really enjoyed it and recommend it to anyone who has questions about Christianity.
Delighting in the Trinity by Michael Reeves
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Mmm… this one was not my favorite… The FMC had my name (spelled the same way!), but honestly the book felt too filled with fluff and about 30% of the pages could've been cut. Is good if you're craving a Crescent City vibe though.
City of Gods and Monsters by Kayla Edwards
 
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She's an icon. She's a legend. She's the gateway to Christian romances! And it's for a reason! Loved this book!
Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers
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This was my favorite book out of the whole Hunger Games series! Yeah, I said it. Loved this book so much!
Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins
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I got the chance to interview this author! There's a touch of spice but was such a fun magical realism cozy mystery!
Enchanting Elixirs by Lori Thorn
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This book was one of my most anticipated releases of the year and it didn't disappoint! Loved it because it's YA and was spooky and unsettling!
Out of Air by Rachel Reiss
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Another audiobook and it was so enjoyable! Love the narrator and just the writing!
The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkein
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This was a pretty solid thriller that not many people have heard of. It was eerie and had plot twists that kept me engaged.
Into the Fall by Tamara L. Miller
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Here's my March reading wrap-up video!
March Reading Wrap Up | I Read 10 Books in March!
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June

Finally! 10 books in June! I did it! For a moment there I was worried. I started exploring more Christian romances but romantasy books also had their moment!

 
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This book! It's so cool when you find a not super popular romance book where you need to scream about how good it is!
A Requiem for Fallen Stars by Hazel S. Wilkes
 
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The audiobook was fantastic! Such a cute summer romance! Loved it!
Summer in the City by Alex ASter
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This is a Christian cowboy romance! Did it lean heavily on lust, yes, but they had a Bible study together!
Still Yours by Jordan Riley
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The book that nearly broke the internet… it was fine… Didn't give me Divergent vibes too much and it relied a lot on spice.
Silver Elite by Dani Francis
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Another Christian romance (this time set in Georgia) and it was really cute.
On The Line by Jordan Riley
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This is nonfiction for fiction readers. I can't scream about how good this book is enough. I was crying!
Everything Is Tuberculosis by John Green
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This book completely took me by surprise! It was so good and I can't wait for book 2! I also stumbled on it (on release day w/out knowing) and I think that made everything that much sweeter!
Metal Slinger by Rachel Schneider
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Allison Speka always has lovely books and this wasn't any exception. It's an interconnected standalone. So sweet, so lovely. Adored this book!
Meant for Now by Allison Speka
 
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This series! Thank you to one of my YouTube subscribers who got me onto this series! I love it so much!
A Murder at the Movies by Ellie Alexander
 
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I'm in an industry bookclub for my job. This is what we read. Thank the heavens for audiobooks because idk if I would've been able to finish this book without doing an immersive read!
The Tipping Point by Malcom Gladwell
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July

This is the current month lol! And let me tell you, I'm cramming!!!

 
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This was my first true romantic suspense and I'm hooked! I need all of the recommendations!
All the Missing Pieces by Catherine Cowles
 
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This is a special book. This is an intense book. This book definitely deserves all of the hype!
The Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig
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This one was pretty spicy… At least for me… Loved the vibe though! It really got that part right!
Raiders of the Lost Heart by Jo Segura
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This is probably one of my favorite Ashley Poston books! I loved it so much! Also… the third act is very mellow!
Sounds Like Love by AShley Poston
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Did this book for a study with some fellow single women in my church. If you are wanting to prepare for a God honoring marriage (even if you're single or if you're about to get engaged or married), DO THIS STUDY!
Marry Wisely, Marry Well by Ernie Baker
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I FINALLY read this book! It's been on my shelf for a full year! And… um… my thoughts are quite scattered. I enjoyed it, I'll keep reading the series. But it seems like a trainwreck that you can't look away from.
Magnolia Parks by Jessa Hastings
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Even though it was short (under 300 pages), it really packed a punch! Loved the breadcrumb trail and the twist at the end!
The Housewarming by Kristin Offiler
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Do an immersive read! The narrator is so good! Also I'm still trying to process this book!
King of Ashes by S.A. Cosby
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This one took me by surprise! Like I thought I would like it but I didn't realize I would LOVE *reading* it so much! Such a great book!
The Favorites by Layne Fargo
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