NYPL's Best Books of 2025 Revealed! You Won't Believe Number One!

Alright bookworms, gather 'round! It's that time of year again when the literary tastemakers emerge from their hallowed halls to bless us with their recommendations. Today, we're diving into the New York Public Library's (NYPL) highly anticipated "Best Books of 2025" list. And trust me, this year's selection is a real page-turner – literally and figuratively.

NYPL's Best Books of 2025 Revealed! You Won't Beli...

The NYPL, alongside The Washington Post, has unveiled their curated list, and it's a diverse and thought-provoking collection spanning adult, teen, and children's categories. What makes the NYPL's list stand out is its embrace of both mainstream hits and those hidden gems that often get overlooked. I’ve always found their selections to be refreshingly off the beaten path.

For the adults, get ready to sink your teeth into titles like Katie Kitamura’s "Audition," S.A. Cosby’s "King of Ashes," and Angela Flournoy’s "The Wilderness." But the list doesn't stop there. Prepare to be challenged by "Dead Girl Cameo: A Love Song in Poems," a "docupoetic debut" by m. mick powell, and visually captivated by Jesse Lonergan’s graphic fiction, "Drome." And let's not forget Marcia Douglas’s "The Jamaica Kollection of the Shante Dream Arkive," described as part of a "speculative ancestral project." This is, without a doubt, one of the most interesting "Best Of" lists I've come across in quite some time. *Chef’s kiss* indeed!

Now, in a slightly bizarre turn of events, there's some audiobooks news that's making the rounds. It seems Kristen Bell was rather surprised to discover that she's part of a new 52-episode series from Fox News Media’s religious vertical, Fox Faith, titled "The Life of Jesus Podcast." Apparently, Bell recorded the voice of Mary Magdalene for a completely different audiobook project 15 years ago, and Fox News Audio acquired the audio through a licensing deal. Talk about a blast from the past!

Adding another layer of intrigue, actor Brian Cox (who, for the record, called Fox News "the devil") was also reportedly unaware of the project. While a Fox News spokesperson claims to have "full cooperation and participation by all the actors involved," I'm skeptical that they'll have everyone on board for promotion. It's a messy situation, to say the least, and a reminder of the complexities of licensing and repurposing content in the digital age.

So, what are you reading these days? Share your recommendations in the comments below! Just a friendly reminder to keep the discussion respectful and in line with our community guidelines. We want to maintain a safe and supportive space for all book lovers.