The best books of 2025

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My favorite read in 2025

Book cover of The Outsider

Dita Dow ❤️ loved this book because...

This is a classic Stephen King. I call it a "I'm to mess with your head" kind of book. Which I love with his stories. It is easy to read and keeps you wondering what really is going on.

  • Loved Most

    🥇 Story/Plot 🥈 Writing
  • Writing style

    ❤️ Loved it
  • Pace

    🐕 Good, steady pace

By Stephen King ,

Why should I read it?

5 authors picked The Outsider as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

When an eleven-year-old boy is found murdered in a town park, reliable eyewitnesses undeniably point to the town's popular Little League coach, Terry Maitland, as the culprit. DNA evidence and fingerprints confirm the crime was committed by this well-loved family man.

Horrified by the brutal killing, Detective Ralph Anderson, whose own son was once coached by Maitland, orders the suspect to be arrested in a public spectacle. But Maitland has an alibi. And further research confirms he was indeed out of town that day.

As Anderson and the District Attorney trace the clues, the investigation expands from Ohio to Texas.…


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My 2nd favorite read in 2025

Book cover of Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear

Dita Dow ❤️ loved this book because...

This book inspired me to continue on my creative path in ways I never thought of. You don't have to be a creator to read this book. This book will inspire anyone with dreams they haven't pursued. I love the title because Big Magic is what this book brought to my career as a writer and artist.

  • Loved Most

    🥇 Teach 🥈 Thoughts
  • Writing style

    ❤️ Loved it
  • Pace

    🐇 I couldn't put it down

By Elizabeth Gilbert ,

Why should I read it?

22 authors picked Big Magic as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

Readers of all ages and walks of life have drawn inspiration from Elizabeth Gilbert's books for years. Now, this beloved author shares her wisdom and unique understanding of creativity, shattering the perceptions of mystery and suffering that surround the process - and showing us all just how easy it can be. By sharing stories from her own life, as well as those from her friends and the people that have inspired her, Elizabeth Gilbert challenges us to embrace our curiosity, tackle what we most love and face down what we most fear. Whether you long to write a book, create…


My 3rd favorite read in 2025

Book cover of Stone of Fire

Dita Dow ❤️ loved this book because...

I love JF Penn’s Arcane series, and Stone of Fire — the first book — absolutely does not disappoint. It’s got everything I want in a fast, fun read: action, mystery, secret societies, and ancient relics waiting to be revealed. A perfect kickoff to the series.

  • Loved Most

    🥇 Immersion 🥈 Story/Plot
  • Writing style

    ❤️ Loved it
  • Pace

    🐕 Good, steady pace

By J.F. Penn ,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked Stone of Fire as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

A sacred legacy. A deadly choice. The fate of her family—and the world—rests in her hands.

When Morgan Sierra's sister and niece are abducted, her world falls apart. A psychologist with a military past, Morgan has faced her share of conflict, but this time it's personal. Her only hope of saving them lies in an ancient secret—a set of stones passed down through the ages, each tied to the Apostles of Christ and said to hold divine power.

Teaming up with the mysterious Jake Timber from ARKANE, a covert agency investigating religious and supernatural mysteries, Morgan races across continents, hunted…


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Book cover of Sins in Black

What is my book about?

A brutal murder. A town desperate to forget. A detective who refuses to walk away. When a young woman is found strangled near the abandoned power station, there are no witnesses, no suspects, and far too many secrets. The leaders of Sinister Falls want the case buried—but Detective Harlie Whitlock knows a cover-up when she sees one. As she digs deeper, she uncovers more than just a killer. She’s exposing a web of lies, corruption, and betrayal that snakes through the highest levels of the town. Someone is hiding the truth. Someone is watching her every move. And as the body count rises, Harlie must risk everything to bring justice to the dead—before she becomes the next victim. Perfect for fans of gritty small-town crime thrillers, Sinister Falls delivers chilling suspense, relentless twists, and a heroine you’ll root for until the final page. Perfect for readers who love secrets, cover-ups, and a detective who keeps digging.

Book cover of The Outsider
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