S17:E29: The Best Books I Read in 2025: My Top Fiction and Nonfiction Picks

It's that time again—my annual roundup of the best books I read this year! In this episode, I'm sharing the top 10 reads that made my 2025 unforgettablem, from romantasy and magical realism that were some of my best reads of the decade to thought-provoking nonfiction that challenged how I think about life, creativity, and the world around us. This year, I read purely for the joy of it. No research, no goals, just great stories, fascinating ideas, and the simple pleasure of turning pages late into the night. Join me as I talk about the books that inspired me most and why they stuck with me long after I finished them. Whether you're looking for your next great read or just want to reflect on your own year in books, you'll find plenty of inspiration here. Full transcript here: best-books-i-read-in-2025 /

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S17:E29: The Best Books I Read in 2025: My Top Fiction and Nonfiction Picks is an episode from Helping Writers Become Authors by K.M. Weiland.

This episode is 10:06 long.

This episode was published on Dec 15, 2025.

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