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Get Ready to Read: Our Top Picks for 2025!

2025 reads

As we look ahead to a new year of reading, it’s the perfect moment to explore some exciting new releases! From thrilling mysteries to heartwarming dramas, our curated list has something for every book lover. Prepare to dive into captivating stories that will keep you engrossed all year long.

A Cold Wind from Moscow
Rory Clements
A chilling espionage thriller that plunges you into the heart of Cold War intrigue. Read more here

Poppy’s Choice
Dilly Court
A heartwarming historical saga filled with love, loss, and the strength of family bonds. Read more here

The Island Getaway
Lucy Diamond
Escape to paradise with this charming and uplifting story of friendship, secrets, and new beginnings on a beautiful island. Read more here

Beautiful Ugly
Alice Feeney
A dark and twisty psychological thriller that will keep you guessing until the very last page. Read more here

Robert Ludlum’s The Bourne Vendetta
Brian Freeman
Jason Bourne is back in this action-packed thriller, filled with suspense and international conspiracies. Read more here

The Last Days of Kira Mullan
Nicci French
A gripping and suspenseful mystery that delves into the secrets and lies surrounding a woman’s disappearance. Read more here

Wicked Jenny
Matt Hilton
A gritty and action-packed thriller with a strong female lead you won’t forget. Read more here

Death in the Arctic
Tom Hindle
A chilling mystery set in the unforgiving Arctic, where secrets lie frozen beneath the ice. Read more here

A Different World
Judith Lennox
An absorbing historical novel that transports you to another time and place, filled with romance and intrigue. Read more here

An Almost Perfect Summer
Jill Mansell
A delightful and heartwarming romantic comedy, perfect for a light and breezy read. Read more here

Mystery at the Station Hotel
Edward Marston
A classic mystery set in a grand hotel, filled with suspicious characters and hidden motives. Read more here

Black Tag
Simon Mayo
A fast-paced thriller that dives into a world of music, secrets, and high stakes. Read more here

Famous Last Words
Gillian McAllister
A thought-provoking and suspenseful novel that explores the power of words and their consequences. Read more here

The Ghosts of Rome
Joseph O’Connor
A beautifully written novel that brings the vibrant streets of Rome to life, filled with history, secrets, and unforgettable characters. Read more here

Murder for Busy People
Tony Parsons
A darkly humorous and thrilling read, perfect for those who love a bit of wit with their crime. Read more here

Holmes is Missing
James Patterson
A thrilling mystery where the world’s greatest detective has disappeared – can anyone solve the riddle before it’s too late?Read more here

Paranoia
James Patterson
When a spy sees a disturbing photograph, what he does next will have repercussions for the US, China, and Russia in this heart-racing thriller. Read more here

The Hidden Hand
Stella Rimington
A gripping spy thriller that delves into the dark and dangerous world of espionage. Read more here

Never Say Never
Danielle Steel
A compelling novel about love, loss, and the courage to start over. Read more here

Murder on the Marlow Belle
Robert Thorogood
A lighthearted and charming cozy mystery set on a riverboat, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie. Read more here

The Surf House
Lucy Clarke
A gripping suspense novel where secrets and danger lurk beneath the idyllic surface of a coastal paradise. Read more here

From London With Love
Katie Fforde
A heartwarming and charming romantic novel set in the bustling streets of London. Read more here

Forgotten Child
Katie Flynn
A moving historical saga that explores themes of family, memory, and the impact of the past. Read more here

Our Sweet Violet
Rosie Goodwin
A heartwarming historical novel filled with love, hope, and the resilience of the human spirit. Read more here

The Frozen People
Elly Griffiths
A gripping mystery novel that follows forensic archaeologist Ruth Galloway as she investigates a baffling cold case. Read more here

One Night at the Chateau
Veronica Henry
A captivating novel that explores love, secrets, and second chances against the backdrop of a beautiful French chateau. Read more here

Making a Killing
Cara Hunter
A gripping crime thriller that follows DI Fawley as he investigates a series of shocking murders. Read more here

Nemesis
Gregg Hurwitz
A pulse-pounding thriller where the hunter becomes the hunted in a deadly game of cat and mouse. Read more here

Same Time Next Week
Milly Johnson
A heartwarming and uplifting novel about love, friendship, and the unexpected connections that change our lives. Read more here

Open Season
Jonathan Kellerman
A gripping psychological thriller that takes readers into the dark and complex mind of a killer. Read more here

The Daughter
T M Logan
A suspenseful and gripping thriller that will have you questioning everything you thought you knew. Read more here

Other People’s Houses
Clare MacKintosh
A chilling psychological thriller that delves into the secrets and lies hidden behind closed doors. Read more here

Looking For You
Alexander McCall Smith
A delightful and heartwarming novel in the beloved No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series. Read more here

We All Live Here
Jojo Moyes
A poignant and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of community, belonging, and the secrets we keep. Read more here

25 Alive
James Patterson
A fast-paced and action-packed thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Read more here

Bonded in Death
J D Robb
A thrilling installment in the In Death series, filled with suspense, mystery, and compelling characters. Read more here

Three Days in June
Anne Tyler
A heartwarming and insightful novel that explores the complexities of family relationships. Read more here

Start planning your 2025 reading list now! Happy reading!

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