The best books of 2025

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My favorite read in 2025

Book cover of Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones

Angie Clarke ❤️ loved this book because...

It was refreshing thought provokiing and insuring. It allowed new suggestions into the life of change and yet whilst it was the authors story it orovaked a lot of identifiation in my own life. Funny yet sensible, kind yet assertive, spiritual yet not religious.
Enhancing my own memeory bank and how life has its twist and turns and yet we do and can make relevant changes if we want to. Want being the primary word and having an understanding about the blocks and barries that occur.
I listened and read the book

  • Loved Most

    🥇 Emotions 🥈 Thoughts
  • Writing style

    👍 Liked it
  • Pace

    🐕 Good, steady pace

By James Clear ,

Why should I read it?

39 authors picked Atomic Habits as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

The #1 New York Times bestseller. Over 4 million copies sold!

Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results

No matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving--every day. James Clear, one of the world's leading experts on habit formation, reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results.

If you're having trouble changing your habits, the problem isn't you. The problem is your system. Bad habits repeat themselves again and again not because you don't want to change, but because you have the…


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My 2nd favorite read in 2025

Book cover of The Salt Path: A Memoir

Angie Clarke 👍 liked this book because...

Since the release of the movie and the controversial situations it evoked, I could still enjoy the story and what was supposed to be true, yet isn't. I have walked a lot of the salt path myself, so the recollection of the walk's process was very accurate and evoked many fond memories, as well as sad ones.
Having experienced health issues, it also gave me the opportunity to identify with the author's partner and his journey of ill health, validating some of the responses I have had myself.
I listened and read this. It is an easy read.

  • Loved Most

    🥇 Immersion 🥈 Thoughts
  • Writing style

    👍 Liked it
  • Pace

    🐌 It was slow at times

By Raynor Winn ,

Why should I read it?

16 authors picked The Salt Path as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

"Polished, poignant... an inspiring story of true love."-Entertainment Weekly

A BEST BOOK OF 2019, NPR's Book Concierge
SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA BOOK AWARD
OVER 400,000 COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE

The true story of a couple who lost everything and embarked on a transformative journey walking the South West Coast Path in England

Just days after Raynor Winn learns that Moth, her husband of thirty-two years, is terminally ill, their house and farm are taken away, along with their livelihood. With nothing left and little time, they make the brave and impulsive decision to walk the 630 miles of the sea-swept South…


My 3rd favorite read in 2025

Book cover of The Algebra of Happiness

Angie Clarke ❤️ loved this book because...

It was an enthusiastic book about change and how we can help ourselves, and therefore help others. It was a lively presentation on audio and may irritate some, but I didn't mind it. I also read the book, which gave me the visuals, and that helped with the process. The book features numerous short stories, which makes it relatable.
It helped me it might help another

  • Loved Most

    🥇 Outlook 🥈 Emotions
  • Writing style

    ❤️ Loved it
  • Pace

    🐕 Good, steady pace

By Scott Galloway ,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked The Algebra of Happiness as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

An unconventional book of wisdom and life advice from renowned business school professor and New York Times bestselling author of The Four Scott Galloway.

Scott Galloway teaches brand strategy at NYU's Stern School of Business, but his most popular lectures deal with life strategy, not business. In the classroom, on his blog, and in YouTube videos garnering millions of views, he regularly offers hard-hitting answers to the big questions: What's the formula for a life well lived? How can you have a meaningful career, not just a lucrative one? Is work/life balance possible? What are the elements of a successful…


Don‘t forget about my book 😀

Sh*t Creek to Somewhere Else: The options to change even when all the odds are against you

By Angie Clarke ,

Book cover of Sh*t Creek to Somewhere Else: The options to change even when all the odds are against you

What is my book about?

It's interesting how different people have described this book and how I wrote it. This was the feedback from one:
Your book Sht Creek to Somewhere Else* is powerful, raw, vulnerable, and deeply inspiring. The way you weave together the pain of child abuse, bullying, and abandonment with the triumph of building both a business and a family makes it a beacon of hope for anyone who feels defined by their past. It’s not just a memoir, it's a companion for those fighting through mental illness, addiction, or simply searching for proof that better days are possible.
Here are three lessons that resonated deeply with me:
Our past doesn’t define us. The journey shows how even the darkest beginnings can transform into strength and success.
Healing is possible through courage. Facing abuse, bullying, and abandonment, then channeling it into growth, is an act of resilience that encourages others to do the same.
Balance is achievable. You show how professional success and family life can thrive together, even after hardship.
Here are some gentle discoveries I noticed, along with suggestions that might help elevate your book’s reach:

Because the title is striking, some readers may not realize at first how uplifting and healing the story actually is, positioning could make its inspirational side clearer.

Memoirs sometimes get lost in crowded categories; targeted visibility would help it stand out.

Many readers who need this message (those facing trauma or addiction) might not naturally find it unless it appears where they already search for guidance and support.

Book cover of Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
Book cover of The Salt Path: A Memoir
Book cover of The Algebra of Happiness

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