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Best books of 2025
601 readers and authors share their 3 favorite reads of the year.
New book lists
13,000+ authors and interesting people share their favorite books around topics, themes, and moods.
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Fantasy books with slow-burn romance and rich world building
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Darkly psychological novels that will linger in your mind
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Making you question everything you thought you knew about mental health
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Books with great autistic representation
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Microbes and alien minds
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Dinosaur books for kids that make great presents
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Colonialism and its impact on human nature and society
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Erotic fiction that will make you laugh
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Transforming pain and trauma into wisdom through presence and mindfulness
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Soulmates, serendipity, and second chances
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