Reading Glasses Ep 441 - Best Books of the Year 2025!
Dec 11, 2025
Dive into a captivating discussion on the best books of 2025! The hosts reveal their top picks, showcasing a mix of genres from emotional thrillers to whimsical narratives. Highlights include Kenneth Oppel's moving YA sci-fi thriller and Sylvia Moreno-Garcia's bewitching tale that enchanted their book club. They also explore powerful memoirs and underrated gems that deserve more attention. With engaging listener input and a few surprising choices, this lively chat celebrates the literary landscape with charm and enthusiasm!
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Seek Out Translated Gems
- Try translated fiction to expand reading horizons; both hosts picked surprising translated favorites.
- Mallory recommended Strange Houses and Brea recommended Clean as standout translations worth seeking out.
Use Audiobooks For Performance Gains
- Prefer audiobooks for certain nonfiction narrators; a great reader can elevate memoir and science books.
- Brea recommended The Brain at Rest and Mallory recommended Somebody Is Walking On Your Grave for performance-led listening.
Deliberate Reading Outside Comfort Zones
- The hosts intentionally added a 'best outside our wheelhouses' category to nudge themselves toward broader reading.
- Both discovered authors and formats they rarely pick, like graphic memoirs and domestic thrillers.