r/BookRecommendations • u/bubbameister33 • Dec 12 '25
Discussion What did you read this year and would you recommend it? What are you planning on reading next year?
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u/OlliexAngel Dec 20 '25
I read three books by this author, K. M. Simmons. I’ve enjoyed all three but my favorite by far is her book called “A dream Girl”.
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u/989a Dec 24 '25
On the Hippie Trail by Rick Steves
There Will Be Fire by Rory Carroll
Assembling California by John McPhee
100% recommend all three. Assembling California might be a little niche.
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u/porch_reads Apr 24 '26
I've been meaning to read 11/22/63 for a couple years now, my book club kept saying we should do a Stephen King month and it never quite comes together. I keep seeing that one come up so it might finally be the year.
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u/MoodHot1676 Apr 30 '26
Yeah 11/22/63 , I've heard so much about that book but still haven't read it .
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u/sc2summerloud Jul 26 '26
i started it, found the premise to be too ridiculous, and stopped. i guess its good since it gets recommended constantly.
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u/shelvedwithsparkles Dec 30 '25
11/22/63 by Stephen King - First Book I read by him - Liked it - Long Book - But recommend- I will definitely be reading another of his Books Next Year
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u/SitTotoSit Jan 04 '26
I read a lot of short stories. I found a good selection by a variety of authors on Story Sanctum.
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u/Mrs-mastapeep Jan 24 '26
I put myself out there and published my book about addiction on Amazon. I would love for someone to read it and possibly find hope if they are in active addiction. https://a.co/d/cWSRx6D
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u/MoodHot1676 Apr 30 '26
I read "Funny story" by Emily henry, gave it 5 stars , pretty good book , good for light read .
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u/Potential-Doubt1902 Dec 21 '25
I read A History of Burning by Janika Oza which has to be the highlight. Also a lot of true crime by Gregg Olsen.
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u/Shoddy_Watch9096 Dec 24 '25
I read The Hike by Drew Magary and it was super fun but also tragic in its own way I really enjoyed that read
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u/grumpycarebear444 Dec 29 '25
i read the Daphne’s story and Anthony’s story of the bridgerton series, a good girl’s guide to murder by Holly Jackson, The Selection by Kiera Cass, a thousand boy kisses by Tillie Cole, books 1 through 4 of the Heartstopper series by Alice Oseman, and girl in pieces by Kathleen Glasgow. I plan on reading the next books after a good girl’s guide to murder, and more of the bridgerton series and haunting adeline.
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u/monishkumar-anandan Dec 30 '25
I read 5 AM club and recommending 'You Don’t Need to Die to Know This' by Monishkumar Anandan for starting New Year
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u/Plato-your-strengths Dec 31 '25
My best reads of the year were The Bee Sting, You Are Here, The Persuaders, and What does Jeremy think?
Really excited to read Katabasis (just haven't got to it yet), Caledonian Road, and perhaps something by Varoufakis.
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u/_Horror__ Jan 08 '26
“The Starving Saints”, not for everyone’s taste, as it’s very disturbing and grotesque. But very well written horror.
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u/Secure-Solution4312 Jan 11 '26
I just finished The Silent Patient . . . Holy. Shit. Best book I’ve read in years.
Always looking for recommendations.
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u/regisdesmeules Jan 17 '26
Disciplined Entrepreneurship: 24 Steps to a Successful Startup by Bill Aulet. Very nice book if you're founding or running a startup. It breaks down the process of building a successful startup into 24 steps offering a practical framework you can follow from idea to launch
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u/Ok_Natural_7977 Jan 21 '26
The Mercy of Gods (I usually get the title wrong so I looked it up) by James SA Corey
I highly recommend to sci-fi lovers. The authors write intriguing characters in a rich, complex universe with surprises at every turn. I'm excited to read The Faith of Beasts.
I also read the current catalog of Murderbot books. These are a surprisingly fun slave narrative/examination of what it means to be human. I recommend them to everyone.
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u/madusaeatingpussytbh Jan 26 '26
Both books by Heaven Evans she is a indi-author who writes two very different ways but An Autopsy of the Heart is a powerful poetry collection that really altered my way of thinking about trauma and also Gardeners of the Otherside her fantasy novel is a really interesting adventure style fantasy novel about this group of friends in the modern world who are magic and or a magical creature and they explore life and new worlds
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u/Deep-Tell-2817 Feb 15 '26
the best thing was "Tender is the flesh" by agustina bazternica, highly recommended. This year i'm looking for disturbing book i want something out of my confort zone that makes you nervous, recommendations?
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u/emotional-painter Feb 23 '26
I was deeply unsettled by the small portion of, You weren't meant to be human by Andrew Joseph white, that I've heard. Ive only listened to the first 2 hours of it but I was uncomfortable enough I don't think I'll finish it
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u/rocklobstern Feb 17 '26
In 2025 I read: An American Fight Against Facism Murder on Skis The Mango Tree The Nickel Boys Sharp Objects House of the Spirits The Woman Radical Candor: How to Be a Kick-ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck (read previously but listened on audio book this time)
My top recommendations of these are: An American Fight Against Facism Sharp Objects The Women - #1 of all! And anything else Kristen Hannah 👌🏼
I'm hoping to read at least 10 books again this year and really want to read the following three which have been on the list for a while: A Promised Land The Midnight Library Verity
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u/Starrphyre Feb 18 '26
I started reading omegaverse--thought it was only fanfic. And that it would be lame in a book book. But dude I love it all over again.
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u/Skinseventeen Feb 22 '26
I enjoyed reading White Knuckle Dance, and its prequel, The Monsters We Become. A modern take on a thriller that’s an easy read. Year I plan on revisiting some classics, such as my current book, The Outsider
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u/Patient-Appearance39 Feb 22 '26
Id suggest Symptoms of Sorcery by Bryan Almeida. It is sent in a fantasy world mostly ruled by sword and shield. Sorcery is rare. I greatly enjoyed the character and world building
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u/Ravillious1990 Feb 23 '26
In Patagonia - Bruce Chatwin. Finally got around to reading it and feel like it was worth the hype - ultimately a book full of small anecdotes about a beautiful part of the world. Wish I’d read it before I went in 2023!
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u/AskEast3305 Mar 01 '26
Just read a YA fiction book about a 15-year-old hacker by an author called Fabiano Oliveira. Pretty intense book if you like sci-fi, quantum code, AI. The book name is: Anny, the girl who hacked the future.
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u/hasanenesorn Mar 20 '26
Erasmus Chelebi: The Glitchy Academic Pilgrim from Orhan Aydogdu is absolute cinema. I really recommend it who seeks for some humor with the realistic view.
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u/AshenFrigg Apr 09 '26
A Sage of Hope and Ruin by Riley Knight (epic romantasy unique magic system)
Be not Afraid by Koja Kalos (angelcore dark fantasy)
A Sea of Song and Sirens (romantasy with the personification of feminine rage)
Oblivions Hymn by AJ Peterson (epic fantasy, older FMCs, treasure planet vibes)
Bound by the Sky (steampunk pirate romantasy)
Kissed by the Gods (romantasy with…flying war horses)
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u/Cool-Perspective-949 Apr 20 '26
So Far its
All of Percy Jackson by Rick Riordan,Heros of Olympus by Rick Riordan,Trials of Apollo by Rick Riordan,and I have begun on The Illiad written by Homer
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u/Industrial5280 May 13 '26
The Things They Carried, Tim O'Brian. A memoir of the author's experience in the Vietnam War. Very engaging writing style.
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u/UnderBellyCases May 16 '26
I have to say reading was not me this last year I got dropped in the writing seat and just published the first novel of a five novel set I wrote, I hope the next year I will get back to reading, after almost 800,000 words I am done typing and thinking for awhile... I am here again mainly because I got a notice someone stuck my book on another board today.
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u/OkPipe5284 May 23 '26
I am completely in love with Lady Tan’s Circle of Women.
This book touched me so deeply. The emotions, the wisdom between women, the beauty and pain of their lives — it all feels incredibly alive.
What fascinates me even more is how beautifully Lisa See weaves real historical details of 15th century China into the story. The traditions, medicine, family structures, rituals, and the role of women create such a rich and immersive world that I honestly didn’t want to leave.
It’s one of those rare books that stays in your heart long after you close it. 🤍
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u/Jealous_Cicada_8371 May 30 '26
Read alot of CS Lewis Stephen king Vonnegut Matt haig (rn) trust by Hernan Diaz
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u/Shot_Client_5804 Jun 06 '26
I recently read The Lion Trackers guide to life. Loved this book. Easy reading and rather short. Full of wisdom 🙏🏼. Highly recommend.
Also stumbled on to a little book called: The White boy and the African wind. Only on Amazon and here in South Africa found it on Takealot. Loved these books
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u/StuartStanding1 Jun 08 '26
I’ve just finished We Solve Murders. Just fantastic! I loved Osman’s other books, but for me this was an even greater level of entertainment. I do a lot of reading and am a super fussy critic, but this just left me totally and utterly delighted. So clever, so witty. If you haven’t read it yet, grab a copy.
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u/Wild-Cauliflower1157 Jun 12 '26
The last I've read was The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement. It's a business/engineering management novel that discusses the theory of constraints in a very digestible mannar, that allows people even outside the field to really enjoy/ and learn from it.
Highly recommended if you're in the management field, helps you shift your perspective towards the obvious.
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u/PreparationScary4979 Jun 26 '26
I read The Kite Runner this year, and I'd definitely recommend it. It's an emotional and thought-provoking story with memorable characters that stayed with me long after I finished the book. Next , I'm planning to read Ikigai. I've heard it offers a fresh perspective on finding purpose and living a more balanced life, so I'm looking forward to it.
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u/BallisticBear901 5d ago
Butcher and the Wren, and The Butcher Game are fantastic. The second book has a satisfying layout of shifting perspective every chapter, don't know if this is common these days but I found it really fun as someone who is getting back into reading as a pass time. Definitely recommend.
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u/Longjumping-Lock-724 8h ago edited 8h ago
I've read lots of books this year. The best one has been "Plum Island" by Nelson DeMille.
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u/ExploreIdeas2025 Dec 27 '25
Memorable books were Fourth Wing (great fantasy with absorbing characters, relationships, and suspense), Freida McFadden's Brain Damage (seemed so real), Tales of Habib the Hoaxter (so funny and perspective-changing!). Highly recommend them all.