In this episode, Kelly and I chat about our favorite books that published in January through March 2025.
Our shared top reads:
Dead Money by Jakob Kerr
Good Dirt by Charmaine Wilkerson
Kelly’s remaining top reads:
More or Less Maddy by Lisa Genova
Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall
Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy
The Favorites by Layne Fargo
Dream State by Eric Puchner
Deep Cuts by Holly Brickley
The Snowbirds by Christina Clancey
The Quiet Librarian by Allen Eskens
The Mother Next Door by Andrea Weber and Mike Weber
Seeking Shelter by Jeff Hobbs
Cindy’s remaining top reads:
The Unexpected Diva by Tiffany L. Warren
In Gad We Trust by Josh Gad
What Happened to the McCrays? by Tracey Lange
Head Cases by John McMahon
Beartooth by Callan Wink
Nesting by Roisin O’Donnell
Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister
Follow Me to Africa by Penny Haw
Raising Hare by Chloe Dalton (I mistitle this one in the episode- I was clearly having a moment)
Dissolution by Nicholas Binge
Looking for some great winter reads? Check out my printable 17-page 2025 Winter Reading Guide with 45 new titles vetted by me that will provide great entertainment this winter. I also include mystery series recommendations, new releases in a next-in-the-series section and fiction and nonfiction pairings.
Want to know which new titles are publishing in January - May of 2025? Check out our third Literary Lookbook which contains a comprehensive but not exhaustive list all in one place so you can plan ahead.
Join my Patreon group to support the podcast. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.
Connect with Kelly Hooker on Instagram.
Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Threads.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
