5 days ago · The California Review of Books’s team shares their picks for the best books of the year.

6 days ago · At the end of each year, Goodreads (a social platform for readers to track, rate, and review books read) holds the Goodreads Choice Awards, allowing users a say in what the very best books …

Dec 22, 2025 · A round up of the best novels of the year.

Dec 12, 2025 · From a "richly atmospheric" novella to a "virtuosic" debut – this is the very best fiction of the year, as chosen by BBC journalists.

Dec 24, 2025 · The Best Books of 2025 Each week, our editors and critics recommend the most captivating, notable, brilliant, thought-provoking, and talked-about books.

Dec 5, 2025 · The best crime and thrillers of 2025 Mick Herron’s Slow Horses, Belinda Bauer’s obsessive world of bird egg collectors, Uketsu’s innovative Japanese detective mystery – and more

Jul 22, 2025 · Our shelves (and TBR piles) are overflowing with standout novels that have captivated critics, charmed fellow authors and sparked conversations. From searing social commentary to …

Dec 4, 2024 · From grappling with a breakup in London to reimagining an American classic, going back in time to an ancient empire to a vivid portrait of an 18 th century naval officer, get to know the NYT’s …

Nov 11, 2025 · From historical China to magical Coney Island to modern-day Iran, the best books of the year take readers on a journey.

The New York Public Library is proud to present our Best Books of 2025. Our annual recommendations of the best books for adults, kids, and teens—curated by our expert staff and librarians—encompass …