Best novels to read: Looking for the most talked-about books of

Looking for the most talked-about books of 2025 (so far)? This year has already delivered some incredible new reads – from viral BookTok books everyone is obsessed with, to bestselling books of 2025 that are dominating reading lists and book clubs everywhere. Whether you want the best books of 2025 so far, are curious about which trending books 2025 readers can’t stop recommending, or you simply love discovering must- read new releases, this list has you covered. Today at What We Reading ... NB that “recently,” in this case, meant the last 25 years (we’re long-term thinkers), and that rather than ask respondents to choose the best book published in the last 25 years, we asked them simply to pick the best books they read in the last 25 years, to get a more accurate sense of, well, what people are reading , be it new or old. Discover the best books of all time with our curated list. These 100 must- reads await your discovery. If you’re looking for a master list of the best books everyone should read in their lifetime, this is a great place to start. Featuring iconic classics, timeless bestsellers, and life-changing nonfiction, these are must- reads that will stay with you for your entire life.