About this episode
Jeff and Rebecca compare their lists of the biggest, buzziest, most newsworthy books of 2025 so far. Looking for the best books of the year so far? Join us Powell's on July 9th. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify . Sign up for the Book Riot Podcast Newsletter and follow the show on Instagram and Bluesky . Get more industry news with our Today in Books daily newsletter. Looking to elevate your reading life? Tailored Book Recommendations delivers reading recommendations hand-picked just for you by real human book nerds. Plans start at just $18! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices