Looking ahead to 2025, our editors had it all ready with the 10 most awaited books that sound just about perfect to captivate any reader:
- “The Testaments” by Margaret Atwood (sequel to “The Handmaid’s Tale”)
- “Sea of Tranquility” by Emily St. John Mandel (of “Station Eleven”)
- “The Candy House” by Jennifer Egan (Pulitzer Prize-winning “A Visit from the Goon Squad”)
- “Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus (debut novel)
- “Liberation Day” by George Saunders (short story collection)
- “The Rabbit Hutch” by Tess Gunty
- “All That’s Left Unsaid” by Tracey Lien
- “Trust” by Hernan Diaz
- “The Measure” by Nikki Erlick (debut novel)
- “The Netanyahus: An Account of a Minor and Ultimately Even Negligible Episode in the History of a Very Famous Family” by Joshua Cohen
These books fall under a wide range of genres: from dystopian fiction to historical epics, from debut works of literature that invite thoughtful introspection to essays that compel one into an awakening. Each promise to provide an unforgettable reading journey that will linger long after turning the last page.
So mark down these books and don’t forget to add them onto your list of all the must-reads of 2025!