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Best books of 2025
1,183 readers and authors share their 3 favorite reads of the year.
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13,000+ authors and interesting people share their favorite books around topics, themes, and moods.
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Superbly written animal tales
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Understanding how artificial intelligence is changing culture, society, and human interaction
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Mystery series that I've reread multiple times
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Short story collections that leave a long and lasting impression
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Morally complex, beautifully written, impossible to put down stories that are perfect for book club discussions
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Coming home to complicated mothers, messy families, and your own unfinished past
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Appreciating different aspects of law enforcement
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People who still believe in magic – or who wish they did
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Dreams for the politically conscious reader
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Exploring morally gray characters and the pursuit of power
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