A selection of 15 must-read books for every book lover in 2025 — from thrilling novels and inspiring memoirs to thought-provoking non-fiction. These titles will entertain, educate, and inspire, perfect for your next reading adventure.
A modern retelling of David Copperfield set in rural America, exploring resilience and hardship.
Demon Copperhead (Pulitzer Prize Winner)| Barbara Kingsolver
A heartfelt story about friendship, creativity, and the world of video game design.
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow | Gabrielle Zevin
A bold, inventive novel about memory, technology, and human connection.
The Candy House | Jennifer Egan
A sweeping time-travel story that spans centuries and explores destiny and pandemics.
Sea of Tranquility | Emily St. John Mandel
A witty, empowering story of a female scientist breaking barriers in the 1960s.
Lessons in Chemistry (B&N Exclusive Edition)| Bonnie Garmus
A story about hope, perseverance, and the simple joys of life.
Tomorrow's Bread
An intricate novel exploring wealth, power, and storytelling in 20th-century America.
Trust (Pulitzer Prize Winner)|Hernan Diaz
A bold, darkly comic exploration of war, afterlife, and justice in Sri Lanka.
The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida (Booker Prize Winner)| Shehan Karunatilaka
A taut eco-thriller that examines activism, corporate greed, and morality
Birnam Wood | Eleanor Cattom
A sharp, satirical short story collection with Atwood’s signature wit.
Old Babes in the Wood | Margaret Atwood
Historical fiction that dives deep into love, politics, and ambition in Renaissance Italy.
The Marriage Portrait | Maggie O’Farrell
A moving tale about family, identity, and the power of stories in a dystopian setting.
Our Missing Hearts (Reese's Book Club) | Celeste Ng
A novel exploring morality, truth, and identity in 19th-century England.
The Fraud | Zadie Smith
A timely thriller about authorship, identity, and cultural appropriation in the publishing world.
Yellowface (Reese's Book Club Pick)|R.F. Kuang
A witty, heartfelt contemporary romance about friendship, love, and self-discovery.
