My 2025 Reading Challenge: my best one yet
I don't consider myself a big reader. My older sister, an author, reads around 10 books per month and I just can't keep up. I can spend months on end without grabbing a book or opening my Kindle or my Audible app. Regardless, I read and listened to over 100 books in the past 5 years (2020 | 2024) and sometimes, I just cannot stop myself: I like a book and then I read everything from that author or I am enthralled by a narrator and I purchase every book they have given their voice to.
Here are a few books that were published in 2025 and caught my eye. I have several books from previous years to read but I am human and also like new things. Any of these caught your attention?
Jess
I recently wrote about my 7 favourite books in the world and how these make me want to read more as I want to add more to that list. There is nothing like reading a book and getting sad as you are turning the pages, as you are just craving for more and not wanting them to finish.
I participate in the Goodreads annual reading challenges and for 2025, I set the goal of 36 books! That was a very ambitious goal for me but I gather I like living life dangerously. Also, being part of a book club that convenes monthly keeps me up to speed as I don't want to attend just for the vibes.
So below are all the books I have read or listened to in 2025. If you click on the arrows, you might see my reviews, what made me grab them and what they reminded me of, either in other works of literature or TV productions.
How did my 2025 Reading challenge go?
I have read 36 books (including 16 audiobooks), so I completed the challenge.
Jess
