Nov 24, 2025

Books released in 2025 that changed our life for the better

Aanya Mehta

Alchemised by SenLinYu

A dark fantasy that blends alchemy, memory, war, and romance. A standout debut that pushes the boundaries of world building and emotional storytelling.

Source: amazon.in

Audition by Katie Kitamura

A psychologically rich novel: an actress in New York confronts deep family secrets when reunited with a man who claims to be her son.

Source: amazon.in

Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry

A romantic, historical fiction novel about memory, legacy, and the complicated lives of two biographers entangled with a reclusive heiress.

Source: amazon.in

Mother Mary Comes To Me by Arundhati Roy

It explores her deeply complex and emotional relationship with her mother, Mary Roy, described as “my shelter and my storm.”

Source: amazon.in

Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

A high stakes fantasy with romance, magic, and war. This third instalment in The Empyrean series tests loyalty, power, and sacrifice.

Source: amazon.in

The First Gentleman by Bill Clinton & James Patterson

A thrilling political mystery: the First Gentleman is accused of a decades old crime while his wife, the President, faces re-election, suspense and insider politics.

Source: unsplash

The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny

A deeply emotional novel about family, identity, migration, and memory, from the Booker-winning author.

Source: amazon.in

The Sunflower Boys by Sam Wachman

Set against the backdrop of war in Ukraine, this coming of age story explores identity, loss, and the power of art and love.

Source: amazon.in

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