Here Are The Best Books Of The Year From Major Booksellers

There is a maelstrom of recommended reading lists of the year, so far. This has been a tradition for the book scene for a number of years. It basically lists things by genre and talks about all of the bestselling books, based on sales or what the sites editors are saying. Amazon, Goodreads, and a number of others have been posting a ton of lists all month long. If you are looking for a book to read next, you might want to checkout these lists.

Goodreads – To get a sense of how things are going so far, we’ve gathered up the most popular books chosen by Goodreads regulars in this year’s challenge, sorted by genre. Indeed, each category below lists the top 12 books marked as Read by participants. So, for instance, Kristin Hannah’s The Women is currently the most read Historical Fiction book among those taking the 2025 Reading Challenge.

Amazon – The Amazon Books Editors read thousands of books to select their favorites and make it convenient for readers to discover new titles. Our favorite books so far this year include themes like found family, grief, and altruism, and inspire us to change the way we live our daily lives.

Chapters Indigo – Our favorite books so far this year include themes like found family, grief, and altruism, and inspire us to change the way we live our daily lives.

Vulture – The year is still young, yet it’s already easy to feel drowned in a sea of new book recommendations. While some readers have been diving headfirst into trendy divorce memoirs — or the latest dragon smut (no judgment!) — a wave of deeply personal and thought-provoking releases has made it to bookshelves.

Barnes and Noble – Our list of the best books of the year (so far) is here. From page-turning literary fiction books to fantasy and sci-fi novels that unlocked new worlds, the first part of 2025 fulfilled its promise. Whether you’re a history buff, culinary wizard, business guru, mystery lover, romantasy devourer or shopping for kids and YA, we’ve got you.

Rakuten Kobo – As this year unfolds, we’re excited to share some of the best books that have already captured readers’ attention across a variety of genres. These are the eBooks and audiobooks that are sparking conversations, topping reading lists, and becoming must-reads for booklovers everywhere. Whether you’re looking for gripping fiction, thought-provoking nonfiction, or imaginative stories that transport you to another world, this year’s selection has something for everyone. Explore our picks for the best eBooks and audiobooks of the year so far and find your next unforgettable read.

Google Play Books – The Google Play Books team released a curated list of the books they read and loved so far this year. From thrilling fantasy epics to thought-provoking nonfiction to bone-chilling horror, they’ve got picks for every reader (even kids!). Browse the collection in the Google Play Books store and in the Play Books app on Android and iOS.

BookBub – It shouldn’t be hard to decide what to read next. To help you cut through the noise, our editors review hundreds of new release recommendations each month from 100+ publications, influencers, and bestseller lists to find the books getting the most buzz. We do the work for you so you can start your next book faster, knowing you’re reading something truly Readworthy.

BBC – From multigenerational family sagas to speculative dystopias – this is the very best fiction of the year so far.