I love reading, but I know that I’m not always up-to-date on the latest and greatest. I brought in my book-obsessed producer to list out 14 books that have made a big splash this year or will soon be at every book club in 2025. From memoirs to popular fiction to murder mystery, we probably have a book here that will make your reading-obsessed friend very happy (and extremely impressed!)
Barbra Streisand is a cultural and musical icon for the ages. If you have a friend who loves a curated collection, this 992-page mammoth should do the trick.
If you haven’t seen this viral clip of Martha Stewart commenting on Ina’s memoir, watch it and then go grab the book so you can decide for yourself which side you are on.
Sally Rooney made her name with her book (and subsequent show) Normal People, but her latest novel is said to be her best yet. The beautiful cover doesn’t hurt either.
Powers leaves the world of trees he beautifully explored in The Overstory and dives into the deep blue ocean to talk about exploration, nature, and oddly, technology.
If you have a friend who is struggling with the loss of Ted Lasso, give them this book about a soccer agent who thinks he’s found the next Lionel Messi.
30 minutes after leaving her husband and kid for a road trip from LA to NY, she exits the freeway and checks into a motel. If that sentence doesn’t entice you… give it to someone who does!
Amy Tan won me over years ago with Joy Luck Club, so it was wonderful to see she’s also a birder who has decided to combine her hobby and magical way with words.
Okay you know we can’t do a book list without shouting out our own book. Of course, we are super proud of it but the 5-star reviews and New York Times bestseller list tells me it’s pretty good too. If you have or love someone with ADHD, this is a really digestable, fun read filled with useful tips of thriving with ADHD.
No this isn’t a book but if your reading-obsessed friend is a Kindle girlie, she’s going to want this page turner for her Kindle. Pair it with this gooseneck holder for the ultimate reading-in-bed experience.
