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Top Fifteen Reads of 2025
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items My top 10 so far of 2025...as someone with hundreds of books on her TBR! (This list contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them—at no extra cost to you.)
Such a quick addictive series! You won't be able to stop. #scifi #reading
All Systems Red (Murderbot Diaries #1)
Better than I expected. A story of war, growing up, motherhood...besutifully written. I'm excited to read more from ML Wang. #fantasy
The Sword of Kaigen by M.L. Wang
Such an important novel. I learned so much about the Vietnam War and the important work of the nurses and medical staff. #krristinhannah #reading #books
The Women: A Novel - Hannah, Kristin: Books
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The first in a great series. This will stick with you long after you're done. A definite re-read for me. #books #horror #thriller #reading
The Butterfly Garden
Superb, no notes. #fantasy #sanderson #cosmere
The Way of Kings: Book One of Stormlight Archive
Unexpectedly good! Funny, light, but also meaningful. I am looking forward to reading more from this author.
The Husbands by Holly Gramazio
A must read, from an Appalachian. A relatable read for many. I really grew attached to Demon as he survived and grew. #reading
Demon Copperhead
Lifted my spirits after some difficult reads this year. I was pleasantly surprised. A harrowing journey with friends (animal and human) made along the way. #reading
West with Giraffes
I've never loved hating a main character so much. #rfkuang #books #reading
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
Scary! But not how you’d think 😏 I won't give too much away, but what a fun slasher read. #horror #thriller #reading
Clown in a Cornfield
A graphic and harrowing plague story of an excommunicate knight, a strange girl, and a priest. I could not put this down and will be reading others by this author. Please check trigger warnings.
Between Two Fires
A shape-shifting monster romantasy? Yes. Hear me out…stick with it. You will be so hooked after 30 pages. I loved this for so many reasons. It was sweet, adventurous, a little gross…perfection. I've linked the B&N special edition here because it ...
Someone You Can Build a Nest In by John Wiswell
The 6th book in the Red Rising series by Pierce Brown. Darrow's journey through space continues…no spoilers!
Light Bringer (Red Rising Series): Brown, Pierce: Books
Every once in a while my husband chooses a book for me. This was what he chose for October this year, and it was such a fun read! It was a cozy story about two feuding (magical) families in a small town.
In the Shadow Garden by Liz Parker
My September book club read. Set in London in the 1960s, Shy Creatures is a story about a “hidden man.” William, raised as a shut-away by his elderly aunts, is brought to a psychiatric hospital for treatment. Art therapist Helen gets involved as her ...
Shy Creatures by Clare Chambers