Year in Reading: 2025

I have been tracking in both Goodreads and The StoryGraph, but next year, I’m tracking in The StoryGraph only because a) I don’t need both, b) the StoryGraph lets me give partial stars, c) The StoryGraph is Black-owned and uses in-house servers/AI instead of generative AI. Also, I think it’s an easier platform to navigate, and it’s prettier.

I read 120 books this year (all organized to the left by date finished) for a total of 36,979 pages.

Monthly Trends

No surprise about genres!

I listened to this one, and I was riveted the entire time. Fascinating person!

I listened to this one after hearing Ariel Lawhon recommend it at a book talk, and then I proceeded to read all eight currently available books in this series in two months (while also reading other books in between). My absolute favorite series I’ve read in a long time, and if the internet is not lying, the series is supposed to include somewhere between 22 and 25 volumes. I will read every single one of them as soon as they arrive. Also, Beth Brower has quite a robust online presence regarding this series, so if you start reading them, consider finding her!

And finally, I guess this year had me seeking refuge in fluff as we went along, which tracks fully. What a stupid year 2025 was. I’ve never been happier to escape reality.

Top 5 Fiction Picks

Top 5 Nonfiction Picks

I spent some time organizing my affiliate links on both Amazon and Bookshop.org. If you think you want to purchase any of my recommendations, feel free to buy from my list, and I’ll receive a portion of the proceeds. If you are new to Bookshop.org, use my REFERRAL LINK to get 20% off your first purchase!

Thanks for reading, and here’s to more books in 2026!