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A record of my reading in 2025. This is a page to keep track of what I read (and what I don’t finish) in 2025. I read 30 books in in 2024, so I’m hoping to at least match that. So here's the thing about my reading habits this year - they've been wonderfully all over the place. I've devoured psychological thrillers, ugly-cried over beautiful fiction, and somehow managed to squeeze in some genuinely brilliant memoirs and nonfiction too. My taste is basically "whatever sounds good right now" mixed with "ooh, everyone's talking about this one." Sometimes that means a twisty Freida McFadden thriller, sometimes it's a Pulitzer winner that makes me think...

And honestly? I love that my reading list doesn't fit into any neat category. Subscribe to Emily Ley | The Landing to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives. Helloooo! We’re already a week into 2025 and I’m already buzzing with excitement about all of the good books ahead! Below is a list of 25 books (of the 36) I plan to read this year, broken down into four categories - new books, books I’m currently reading, books I’ve read before (and am...

As a reminder (and helpful tip!), I try to utilize the library as much as possible. I think libraries are one of the greatest gifts and are far too underutilized. I mostly request and read books from the library first (either physical books, or via Libby or Hoopla), then, if they’re 5-star reads, I sometimes buy the book to have as part of my... This helps cut down on costs, keeping reading as free + fun as possible. I encourage you all to become BFF’s with your local library, too! Also, it’s worth noting that if I start a new book and it’s vulgar, super raunchy, repetitive or straight up just doesn’t resonate or sit right with me, even mid-way through, I’ll stop reading...

I think that’s what keeps reading special and enjoyable for me. I’m not the kind of reader who has to see a book through to the end to say I read it or to see if it gets better. There are far too many amazing books out there to waste time reading through ones that don’t keep us captivated or challenged, amiright?! So, #dontsettleforbadbooks, okay? New Books on the Block (books I’ve never read): 4.

The Maid’s Secret - Nita Prose (coming April 2025) A new chapter begins, and as the pages of 2025 start to turn, I’m thrilled to share my reading list - carefully curated to inspire, educate, and entertain. Books have always been more than just stories or lessons to me - they’re a source of inspiration, comfort, and personal growth. This year, I’ve curated a list that strikes a balance between self-discovery, professional development, and a few delightful escapes into magical worlds and meaningful narratives. Whether you’re looking to grow, learn, or simply lose yourself in a great story, this list has something for everyone and I can’t wait to hear which ones resonate with you. These are the kinds of books that make you pause, reflect, and maybe even take a deep breath when you need it most.

They’re about those little mindset shifts that can lead to big breakthroughs and the moments that help us grow. I’m excited to dive into these titles this year, and I hope you discover a must-read too. 1. The Power of Your Subconscious Mind by Dr. Joseph MurphyWhat It’s About: This timeless guide explains how your subconscious mind shapes your reality and teaches you how to harness its power to create positive changes in your life.Why I chose it: I’m... Unlocking my subconscious feels like tapping into a superpower I didn’t know I had.

Check back as I update this reading list often! Just about every week, I add new books I’ve accepted for review or titles I can’t resist, as well as a few backlist titles squeezed in where I can. I also update the list to include links to my reviews as they go live. This list includes some backlist titles that I’ve read recently and plan to post reviews for this year. For the last few years, I’ve been breaking my reading list down into categories. Click one of the headings below to go directly to my reading list in that category.

Note: This list contains affiliate links which do not cost anything for you to use. They help support the work I do here. Thanks for using them to do your shopping! Published January 7, 2025 | My Review to Come 2024 was a difficult year for me to maintain a blog. Growing children, moving house, health issues and increased work responsibilities made it difficult to find adequate time to read and review.

Nevertheless, I am ploughing on! Perhaps not posting as frequently as I have in the past. And 2025 promises to be as challenging if not more so. In 2024 I made through all the books on my 2024 Reading List plus much more besides. As well as the items on my list I also read a couple of prepublications novels that were sent my way – the charming Goyhood and the ponderous Sleeping in the Sun. My wife Rebecca tackled another – Conquist by Dirk Strasser.

With my daughter having read her way through Harry Potter (after much elbowing) it was time I finally read it too. At the time of writing I have just started The Half-Blood Prince and have a long post of the entire series in the works. If I had to pick a favourite book this year it would be the 2022 Booker Prize Winner The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Shehan Karunatilaka. I will not be writing a review of it as Rebecca’s take on this blog is already popular. It’s time to read some great books! I have my eyes on so many 2025 new releases it’s actually kind of insane because there is no way I’ll be able to read them all 😂 There are some super exciting books...

There really is a book for everyone in 2025. I personally like to see a big list for the year and of course, these are not all of the books being published, but quite a few that I think sound really good. So, without further ado – the ultimate reading list for 2025! Disclaimer: Links included in this post might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you!

Thank you for supporting my blog! Emily and Jackson are second-grade teachers, secret authors, and arch-enemies. When Jackson leaves town to marry his fiancée, Emily finally feels like she can focus on herself. Until, Jackson returns after canceling the wedding and ending his relationship. Now, Emily and Jackson are unexpectedly teaming up to save Emily’s secret literary side hustle from coming to light. Hazel and Fox are a regular married couple with a baby, except, they used to be serial killers.

When Hazel became pregnant they left that world behind. However, life is awfully boring now and Hazel has the itch to kill. When Hazel kills someone without telling Fox and the police start coming around, Hazel realizes it will take everything to protect her family. Fifteen-year-old Fern arrives at Wellwood Home in St. Augustine, Florida, where unwed mothers are hidden by their families to have their babies in secret. The girls are heavily monitored under the watchful eye of the stern Miss Wellwood.

The Fern meets a strange librarian who gives her a book about witchcraft and the power she could have. But power is never free and the price is usually blood. It’s been a while since I’ve made a reading list for myself (the last one was in 2017!), so I thought I’d make one for 2025. For this reading list, I tried to pick a mix of books I haven’t read before, as well as some I’ve been interested in re-reading; fiction and nonfiction. There’s also a mix of all sorts of genres; prose and graphic novels; and new and old books. Energy levels permitting, I plan to post reviews throughout the year for each book I read from this list, too.

So, without further ado, here’s my (alphabetized) list of books I plan to read in 2025! Anyone who knows me knows that I read way more than 25 books in a year, so you may be wondering why this list is so short. The answer? I want to leave room for impulsivity and flexibility for when my brain needs a break from an assigned list, so I can pick up whatever books I want at the library or in... Also… I have a much longer list of books that I own but haven’t read yet, and I *also* plan to read many of them this year: I usually own somewhere between 25 and 40 books that I haven’t read at any given time.

I tend to go through approximately 30-50 books from this category in a calendar year. If you end up reading any of these books, too, please share what you think!

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