Hello friends, and welcome or welcome back to the blog!
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“Bitterness is like cancer. It eats upon the host. But anger is like fire. It burns it all clean.”
― Maya Angelou
Friends, how are you? I hope you’re taking care in the new year, and I wish you joy, health, and prosperity this season. Make sure you take care of yourself, get plenty of rest, drink lots of water, and tuck into a good book this season.
Every January, I share a best-of-the-best series—a handful of posts highlighting my favorite movies, self-care finds, and, of course, books. I usually aim to publish these at the end of December, but since I’m behind on just about everything, this post is no exception. Hey, better late than never.So today, I’m rounding up the best titles I read in 2025. I’ll be linking all of my full reviews, along with my 2026 Goodreads Challenge, which has officially kicked off.
My Favorite Books For 2025!
Links for the reviews are here. Click the title if you’re interested in reading this book, or check out the Libby app via your local library.
- Holly, Stephen King
- The Devil and Mrs. Davenport, Paulette Kennedy
- Ninth House, Leigh Bardugo
- The Broken Girls, Simone St. James
- Witchcraft for Wayward Girls, Grady Hendrix
- The Last Time I Lied, Riley Sager
- This Book Will Bury Me, Ashley Winstead
- Diavola, Jennifer Marie Thorne
- Come Closer, Sara Gran
- How to Survive A Horror Story, Mallory Arnold
- Credenza, Wendy Dalrymple
Here are a few other bookish updates!
October Bookish* Newsletter!
November Bookish* Newsletter!
My 2025 Year In Books!
My 2026 Good Reads Challenge
My people… LOL – Thanks so much for visiting the blog as I wrapped up the books I enjoyed [most] last year. I look forward to more titles, upcoming reviews, and challenges. — Duces ✌🏽