As 2025 comes to an end, it’s a yearly tradition to celebrate my most unforgettable reads—the one’s I can’t stop thinking about and recommending.

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You’ll find a little something on this list for every type of bookworm in your life. And ALL under $35, because we love a budget-friendly gift guide in this economy.

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Her debut novel was very divisive, and once again, I think Georgia Summer’s new release, The Bookshop Below is going to be a book that people either love or loathe.

Is this Greek Mythology retelling of a notorious character written entirely in verse going to be for everyone? No. But for…

If you fancy an alternate historical fiction fantasy set in Regency England, this might be the one for you.

This urban fantasy adult debut from bestselling author, Marie Lu, will have you on the edge of your seat.

This may just be the perfect short, dark fantasy read for this fall. I absolutely devoured Kill the Beast by Serra Swift, and I can’t believe it’s a debut novel!

Don’t let people take away our stories. Banned books are never the answer.

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I could just say, The Double will put you into that can’t eat, can’t sleep, can’t stop watching, can’t stop thinking about these characters mode. But there’s so much more to this 40 episode Chinese Drama on Netflix.

Now THIS is historical fiction fantasy done well. Ready to fall for an Irish Game of Thrones?

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How does one go about reviewing one of the most beautiful romantic fantasy reads of the year?

As of this writing, there are currently only 680 reviews of North Queen by Nicola Tyche on Goodreads, and that is an absolute travesty.

Happy (almost) Fall! Cozy sweater weather, whiffs of pumpkin spice and apple cider (the better scent IMO) in the air, and the perfect time of year to read Fantasy books.

Once again, in Hemlock & Silver, Kingfisher has delivered a superb fairytale retelling that looks nothing like the original.