Top Book Picks for 2025
As we approach 2025, avid readers are eager to discover the best book picks for the upcoming year. The literary landscape is vast, and finding remarkable titles can be a delightful challenge. Below, we present a curated selection of standout books across various genres, perfect for anyone looking to enrich their reading list.
Top Book Picks for 2025
Nonfiction Recommendations
- Joe Gould’s Teeth by Jill Lepore
A fascinating exploration of a legendary article and its elusive manuscript.
- Begin Again by Eddie S. Glaude Jr.
A powerful meditation on James Baldwin and American identity.
- Custodians of Wonder by Eliot Stein
A travel writer’s journey into the lives of those preserving unique traditions.
- Nimitz at War by Craig Symonds
A compelling biography of WWII Admiral Chester W. Nimitz.
- American Prometheus by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin
The definitive biography of J. Robert Oppenheimer.
- A Flower Traveled in My Blood by Haley Cohen Gilliland
A poignant story about the ‘Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo’ in Argentina.
- There Will Be Fire by Rory Carroll
A gripping account of the IRA’s plot against Margaret Thatcher.
- How to Hide an Empire by Daniel Immerwahr
Insights into America’s historical expansion and lesser-known territories.
- Buckley by Sam Tanenhaus
An in-depth biography of William F. Buckley, examining his complex legacy.
- The Color of Truth by Kai Bird
A dual biography of the Bundy brothers, key figures in Cold War history.
Fiction Picks
- The Savage, Noble Death of Babs Dionne by Ron Currie
An electric literary thriller set in Waterville, Maine.
- The Great Divide by Cristina Henriquez
This novel poignantly weaves personal stories against the backdrop of the Panama Canal’s construction.
- The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck
A classic novel exploring life in early 20th-century China.
- The Man from Beijing by Henning Mankell
A Scandinavian mystery that unfolds in unexpected ways.
- Human Scale by Lawrence Wright
A probing thriller delving into the Israel/Palestinian conflict.
Current Events Insights
- The Highest Law in the Land by Jessica Pishko
An important examination of sheriffs and civil liberties in America.
- Stuck by Yoni Applebaum
This book analyzes economic inequality and opportunity in the United States.
- We the People by Jill Lepore
A critical look at the concept of originalism in American law.
- The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich by William Shirer
A historical account that illuminates the dangers of authoritarianism.
- Bad Company by Megan Greenwell
A deep dive into the impact of private equity on American communities.
This selection, organized into nonfiction, fiction, and current events categories, promises to satisfy diverse reading tastes. Whether you seek to delve into a gripping historical narrative or explore contemporary issues through fiction, these titles will enhance your literary journey in 2025. Happy reading!
