12-30-2025 11:26pm

Top Non Fiction Books 2025

John Williams Editor

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Top fiction books of 2025 feature literary hits like Daniel Kraus's Angel Down, Thomas Schlesser's Mona's Eyes, and Taylor Jenkins Reid's Atmosphere, alongside popular releases such as Suzanne Collins' Sunrise on the Reaping (a Hunger Games prequel) and thrillers from John Grisham and James Patterson, with critics highlighting innovative styles and compelling narratives across various genres. This video provides a discussion of the best fiction books of 2025:

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Critically Acclaimed & Literary Fiction:

Angel Down by Daniel Kraus: A unique World War I novel written as one long sentence, praised for its bravura writing.
Mona's Eyes by Thomas Schlesser: A noteworthy pick, potentially B&N's Book of the Year.
The Director by Daniel Kehlmann: A visionary novel acclaimed by The New York Times.
The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny by Kiran Desai: A novel recognized by The New York Times.
The Wilderness by Angela Flournoy: A praised novel from PEN America's list.
Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid: A popular GMA Book Club pick.

Watch this video for a review of some of the best fiction books of 2025:

Popular & Genre Fiction:

Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins: A highly anticipated Hunger Games prequel.
The Widow by John Grisham: A bestseller from a popular thriller author.
Return of the Spider by James Patterson: Another installment in the Alex Cross series.
I, Medusa by M.A. Kuzmiak: A mythical retelling exploring power.

Other Noteworthy Titles:

Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy: An "extraordinary" and "breathless" novel.
The Dream Hotel by Laila Lalami: A "Read with Jenna Pick".

These lists combine critical acclaim from sources like The New York Times, PEN America, and Literary Hub with popularity from Goodreads and bestseller lists, offering a diverse range of must-read fiction from 2025.