Hi Friends! I am recapping my 2025 Reads today and picking my faves from the year!
Typically I will pick my Top 5 Favorite Books for the year but this year, I am only going to list 3 and that is for 2 reasons. 1. I only aimed to read one book per month due to my schedule and 2. I wasn't a big fan of several of my books this year. Hey- it happens. I am hopeful for 2026 for many reasons and reading is one of them!
I am going to stick to the goal of 1 Book per month for one more year before I dial that goal back up again. I am anticipating another full year and squeezing in all of the extra time I can get with my family.
So without further ado, here are my 2025 Reads and then my Top 3 Favorite Ones!
Books Read in 2025
January
Murder At The Spelling Bee- Lee Hollis Don’t Forget To Write- Sara Goodman Confino (Book Club)
February
The Let Them Theory- Mel Robbins (Book Club)
The Woman In Me- Brittney Spears
March
The Summer Pact- Emily Giffin
April
The Crash – Frieda McFadden (Book Club)
May
Meet Me In The Penalty Box- Cali Melle
June
Summer Light On Nantucket- Nancy Thayer
July
The Summer We Started Over- Nancy Thayer
August
Murder At The High School Reunion- Lee Hollis
September
She Didn’t See It Coming- Shari Lapena
Everyone Is Lying To You- Jo Piazza
October
The Book Club For Troublesome Women- Marie
Bostwick (Book Club)
November
The Academy- Elin Hilderbrand and her Daughter
Shelby Cunningham
December
Mean Moms- Emma Rosenblum
Top Picks For The Year
#3 "The Summer Pact" by Emily Giffin
As their college years fly by, their bond intensifies and the four become inseparable. But as graduation nears, their lives are forever changed after a desperate act leads to tragic consequences. Stunned and heartbroken, they make a pact, promising to always be there for one another, no matter how separated they may become by circumstances or distance.
Ten years later, Hannah is anticipating what should be one of the happiest moments of her life when everything is suddenly turned upside down. Calling on her closest friends, it soon becomes clear that they are all facing their own crossroads. True to their promise, they agree to take a time out from lives headed in wrong directions and embark on a shared journey of self-discovery, forgiveness, and acceptance.
#2 "Summer Light On Nantucket" by Nancy Thayer
Blythe Benedict is content. Her life didn’t end when her marriage
did. In fact, she’s more than happy living in her comfortable house in
Boston, working as a middle school teacher, and raising four wonderful
children. With three of her kids in the throes of teenagerhood and one
not too far behind them, Blythe has plenty of drama to keep her busy
every single day.
But no amount of that drama could change the
family’s beloved annual summer trip to Nantucket. Blythe has always
treasured the months spent at her island home-away-from-home, and has
fond memories of her children growing up there. But this summer’s
getaway proves to be much more than she bargained for.
Yes,
there are sunny days enjoyed at the beach. But Blythe must contend with
teenage angst, her ex-mother-in-law’s declining health, and a troubling
secret involving her ex-husband. Meanwhile, Blythe reconnects with her
first love, her former high school sweetheart Aaden. But their
second-time-around romance becomes complicated when another intriguing
man enters the picture.
It’s all a bit out of Blythe’s comfort
zone. This particular island summer may not be as relaxing as Blythe had
hoped, but she’s never felt that life has given her more than she can
handle—especially when she has the love and support of her family around
her.
and my top Read of 2025 was....
#1 "Everyone Is Lying To You" by Jo Piazza
Fifteen years later, Bex is now Rebecca Sommers, a “traditional” Instagram influencer with millions of followers who salivate over her perfect life on her ranch with her five children and handsome husband, Gray. Lizzie is a struggling magazine writer, watching reels while her young children demand her attention.
One night out of the blue, Bex calls Lizzie with a career-making proposition—an exclusive interview with her about her multimillion-dollar business venture and an invitation to MomBomb, the high-profile influencing conference.
At the conference, Bex goes missing and Gray is found brutally murdered on their ranch. Lizzie finds herself plunged into the dark side of the cutthroat world of social media that includes jealousy, sordid affairs, swingers, and backstabbing. She must learn who her old friend has become and who she has double-crossed to try to find her, clear her name, and maybe even save her life.
What did you read that you LOVED this year...always love getting your recommendations!
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