Top Picks: Best Books to Read in 2025

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The year 2025 is poised to bring a wealth of compelling literature across various genres. Below, we present the top picks for books to read in 2025, showcasing a diverse range of topics and themes.

Top Picks: Best Books to Read in 2025

Architecture and Urban Planning

The Expressway World by Richard J. Williams – This book explores the intersection of urban living and automobile culture in cities like Glasgow, São Paulo, and Los Angeles.
Dirty Old River by Tom Emerson – A collection of essays that delve into the complexities of places like Milton Keynes.

Social Issues and Identity Politics

Against Identity: The Wisdom of Escaping the Self by Alexander Douglas – This work advocates for a fluid understanding of identity through historical thinkers.

Natural History and Evolution

Birds, Sex and Beauty by Matt Ridley – An engaging look at the role of sexual selection in evolution.
How Animals Heal Us by Jay Griffiths – This book discusses how various creatures impact human well-being.

Politics and Historical Analysis

The Rise and Fall of the British Army 1975-2025 by Ben Barry – A critical analysis of the army’s evolution and current state.
The Rage of Party: How Whig Versus Tory Made Modern Britain by George Owers – An examination of British party dynamics and their historical implications.

Memoirs and Personal Narratives

Kolkhoze by Emmanuel Carrère – A family memoir that reflects on powerful historical narratives.
The Spy and the Devil by Tim Willasey-Wilsey – A captivating account of an MI6 agent’s infiltration of Hitler’s inner circle.

Literary Works and Cultural Critique

Electric Spark: The Enigma of Dame Muriel by Frances Wilson – A biography that uncovers the complex life of the author.
Drayton & Mackenzie by Alexander Starritt – A novel that explores management consultancy against economic turmoil.

These selections highlight the exciting literary landscape awaiting readers in 2025, with books that challenge perceptions, explore history, and celebrate the human experience. Make sure to include these top picks in your reading lists for the year ahead.