Overwhelmed by what to read from the past year? We’ve gathered the fiction, nonfiction, and young adult titles we recommended in 2025 that also appear on at least one of the favorite lists from:
Book Riot, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Bookpage, New York Times, Publishers Weekly, Washington Post, Silent Book Club,
Here are the titles — a mix of fiction and nonfiction — that caught our readers’ attention from January to December: the most popular books in 2025. Do you remember these great reads? See if they match your own group’s most popular books…
These are books that sparked conversations, lingered in our minds, and captured the hearts of book clubs everywhere. Whether you’re shopping for a friend, a family member, or treating yourself to a new favorite, this book-themed gift guide offers thoughtful picks for every kind of reader. Let the browsing begin!
Bestselling historical fiction author Kim Michele Richardson is back with the perfect book club read following Honey Lovett, the daughter of the beloved Troublesome book woman,
Reading Group Choices 2024-2025 is now available for purchase (eBook and paperback) on our website! The fact that recommending books can foster and encourage togetherness and an exposure to new ideas is not lost on us. We know that we are not only recommending a good book to read or providing discussion questions to help with conversations; we are also encouraging mornings, afternoons and evenings around the world where people sit down – and slow down – together for a few hours, and talk about books.
