Books I’ve Read in 2025

Reading is one of my favorite ways to have fun. I read a lot, and I love knowing what other people are reading too! So I’ve compiled a list of what I’ve read so far this year in case it’s of interest to anyone else. I’ve broken it out by fiction, book club reads, nonfiction, and books I’ve read to my kids. (Don’t worry, I’ve only included some favorites from the toddler. We read a lot of books.) In true Enneagram One fashion, I’m giving gold stars to reads I particularly enjoyed.

I’ll be updating this list of books I’ve read in 2025 throughout the year and adding previous years as well. You’ll be able to see all available book lists by visiting the book lists category at the top! So check back frequently if you need more suggestions for your TBR!

Fiction Books I’ve Read in 2025

Shades of Grey, Jasper Fforde

Espresso Tales, Alexander McCall Smith

Crocodile on the Sandbank, Elizabeth Peters

A Song of Comfortable Chairs, Alexander McCall Smith

Tom Lake, Ann Patchett

Jane Eyre, Charlotte Bronte

Red Side Story, Jasper Fforde

The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry, Gabrielle Zevin

Olive Kitteridge, Elizabeth Strout

Love Over Scotland, Alexander McCall Smith

The Moor, Laurie R. King

From a Far and Lovely Country, Alexander McCall Smith

James, Percival Everett

Young Jane Young, Gabrielle Zevin

Amy and Isabelle, Elizabeth Strout

The Inheritance Games, Jennifer Lynn Barnes

The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers, Samuel Burr

The Hawthorne Legacy, Jennifer Lynn Barnes

The Final Gambit, Jennifer Lynn Barnes

The Brothers Hawthorne, Jennifer Lynn Barnes

The Grey Wolf, Louise Penny

Florida, Lauren Groff

Book Club Selections I’ve Read in 2025

Tress of the Emerald Sea, Brandon Sanderson

The Sun Does Shine: How I Found Life and Freedom on Death Row, Anthony Ray Hinton

Americanah, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Ordinary Time: Lessons Learned While Staying Put, Annie B. Jones

Theo of Golden, Allen Levi

The Rosie Project, Graeme Simsion

Nonfiction Books I’ve Read in 2025

Well Lived: Shaping a Legacy of Gratitude and Grace, Sally Clarkson

A Circle of Quiet, Madeleine L’Engle

Christ Plays in Ten Thousand Places, Eugene Peterson

Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout, Cal Newport

I’ve Got Questions: The Spiritual Practice of Having It Out with God, Erin Hicks Moon

Polish Your Poise with Madame Chic: Lessons in Everyday Elegance, Jennifer L. Scott

The Marriage You Want: Moving Beyond Stereotypes for a Relationship Built on Scripture, New Data, and Emotional Health, Shelia Wray Gregoire

Be Ready When the Luck Happens, Ina Garten

The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World, Robin Wall Kimmerer

168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think, Laura Vanderkam

Hold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers, Gordon Neufeld and Gabor Mate

The Gift of Limitations: Finding Beauty in Your Boundaries, Sara Hagerty

The Many Lives of Mama Love: A Memoir of Lying, Stealing, Writing, and Healing, Lara Love Hardin

Grumpy Mom Takes a Holiday: Say Goodbye to Stressed, Tired, and Anxious, and Say Hello to Renewed Joy in Motherhood, Valerie Woerner

Books I’ve Read to My Big Kids in 2025

The Silver Chair, C.S. Lewis

Ramona Quimby, Age 8, Beverly Cleary

The Horse and His Boy, C.S. Lewis

Frindle, Andrew Clements

The Last Battle, C.S. Lewis

The One and Only Ivan, Katherine Applegate

Favorite Books I’ve Read to My Toddler in 2025

A Library Book for Bear, Bonny Becker

Farmhouse, Sophie Blackall

Search for the Giant Arctic Jellyfish, Chloe Savage

Little Blue Truck Makes a Friend, Alice Schertle

Home Is Where the Birds Sing, Cynthia Rylant

Little Golden Book

As promised, I have a Little Golden Book to go along with this post. The one was a favorite from my childhood. Maybe it’s part of my time-management-obsession origin story. As the Little Golden Book predecessor to my 2025 read 168 Hours, I bring you Tickety-Tock, What Time Is It? After all, you have to master the concept of 24 hours in a day before you can tackle 168 hours in a week.

And there you have the books I’ve read in 2025! What are your favorite reads so far this year? What did you learn from a Little Golden Book? Let me know in the comments—I love hearing from you!

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