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For many people, autumn and winter are the most enjoyable seasons when they are ready to eat something good at home. BookWhether you’re planning your cozy weekend reading material or set yourself a 2025 reading challenge on Goodreads, you’re spoiled for choice with the best new book releases.
From romance books and historical fiction for comfortable crime-doers and fantasy novelThe test for a good book is simple: You won’t want to put it down. This year saw acclaimed novels from many eminent authors, including dream counting, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s first novel in a decadeTaylor Jenkins Reed’s tear-jerking romance AtmosphereIan McEwan’s disturbing dystopian fantasy what can we knowand David Szalay’s Booker-shortlisted novel flesh,
As far as debut is concerned, Florence Knapp Name Alison Espach’s novel is a poignant family drama wedding people It’s a fun spin on the romcom genre and Allison King’s novelPhoenix Pencil Company A tale of magical realism, spanning a century. Bold and thought-provoking in different ways, Natasha Brown universality And Sou Ichikawa’s hunchback Both are short texts that can span A rainy afternoon.
New paperback releases are equally worthy of attention (and not just for saving on the shelf). hand luggage Space) – Think of Kilian Bradley’s charming time-travel romance, Ministry of TimePercival Everett’s reimagining of Huckleberry Finn, James, and the cult novel of Miranda July All four. All of this is on top of last year’s anticipated titles from acclaimed authors like Sally Rooney, Taffy Brodesser-Akner and Coco Mellers.
The bookworms on the IndieBest team and I read dozens of new releases last year to bring you the best books of 2025.
Why can you trust IndyBest reviews?
Daisy Lester is a senior IndieBest writer at IndependentHe is an expert in reviewing books, and has his finger on the pulse when it comes to new releases from both budding authors and acclaimed authors. Daisy knows what makes for an entertaining, poignant or important story, whether it’s a romantic comedy or historical drama. She loves books of every genre, from satire to mystery and crime, so there will be a book for every taste in her collection.
The best new books to read in 2025 are:
- overall best , Name By Florence Knapp, published by Phoenix: £8.49, Amazon.co.uk
- best romance , Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reed, published by Hutchinson Heinemann: £10, Amazon.co.uk
- best crime novels , all the other moms hate me by Sarah Harman, published by Fourth Estate: £11, Amazon.co.uk
- best time travel romance , Ministry of Time By Kalianne Bradley, Published by Scepter: £6, Amazon.co.uk