30 Books You Should Read in 2025
If you’re anything like me, the start of a new year feels like cracking open a fresh book—full of possibilities, blank pages, and that anticipation of getting lost in a great story. Whether you’re a die-hard bookworm or someone who just wants to squeeze in a little more reading time this year, I’ve got you covered.
Every year, I pull together a collection of must-reads I can’t wait to share. From buzzy new releases to those hidden gems you might not have discovered yet, there’s something for every kind of reader here—heartwarming stories, epic adventures, and twisty plots you’ll want to talk about with everyone you know.
So grab your favorite blanket, make yourself a hot drink, and get ready to explore 30 books you’ll want to read in 2025!
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Books You Should Read in 2025
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1. The Housemaid by Freida McFadden
2. The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley
3. The Maid by Nita Prose
4. The Huntress by Kate Quinn
5. The Gown by Jennifer Robson
6. The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware
7. Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
8. This Is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel
9. First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston
10. The Treasure Hunters Club by Tom Ryan
11. All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker
12. Heart Bones by Colleen Hoover
13. Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent
14. The Women by Kristin Hannah
15. The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner
16. The Husbands by Holly Gramazio
17. River Sing Me Home by Eleanor Shearer
18. Catch the Sun by Jennifer Hartmann
19. A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle L. Jensen
20. Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
21. Out on a Limb by Hannah Bonam-Young
22. The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot by Marianne Cronin
23. Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty
24. The Things We Cannot Say by Kelly Rimmer
25. The Girl Behind the Wall by Mandy Robotham
26. Razorblade Tears by S.A. Crosby
27. The September House by Carissa Orlando
28. The Other Mother by Carol Goodman
29. The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
30. The Perfect Marriage by Jeneva Rose
Previous Years Recommended Books
Which books are you looking forward to reading in 2025?
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I love how diverse your list is. I wholly agree with The Treasure Hunters Club and The Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot.
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