12 2025 fiction bestsellers (so far!)

May 7

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We're already a third of the way through the year and the selection of fiction books creating buzz is already plentiful! I've sifted through the charts and the reviews to bring you a curated list of 12 fiction titles that have dominated the bestseller lists so far. Whether you're looking for your next binge-read or just want to stay in the loop on the books everyone's talking about, this roundup is your ultimate guide to the must-read fiction of 2025. Take a look:

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Famous Last Words by Gillian Mcallister

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Camilla's life takes a dramatic turn when she discovers her husband is the gunman in a hostage situation.

AMAZON | INDIGO | BARNES & NOBLE

Say You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez

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Samantha's crush on dreamy vet Xavier hits a snag after a disastrous comment. Can they overcome obstacles and find love?

AMAZON | INDIGO | BARNES & NOBLE

Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins

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In this Hunger Games series installment, Haymitch faces the Quarter Quell, battling for survival and love amidst overwhelming odds.

AMAZON | INDIGO | BARNES & NOBLE

Part of the Hunger Games series

Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall

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A woman's past resurfaces when her love returns, unraveling secrets and leading to deadly consequences in a small village. Read my book review

AMAZON | INDIGO | BARNES & NOBLE

We All Live Here by Jojo Moyes

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Lila Kennedy's chaotic life takes a turn when her estranged father unexpectedly reappears amidst her broken marriage, struggling career, and family challenges.

AMAZON | INDIGO | BARNES & NOBLE

Scythe and Sparrow by Brynne Weaver

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Doctor Fionn Kane seeks solitude in Nebraska to heal after heartbreak but encounters motorcycle performer Rose Evans, whose dark past and injury disrupt his plans.

AMAZON | INDIGO | BARNES & NOBLE

Part of the Ruinous Love Trilogy

The Bones Beneath My Skin by Tj Klune

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In 1995, after losing everything, Nate returns to his family's cabin in Oregon where he finds Alex and a girl with special powers named Artemis. Read my book review

AMAZON | INDIGO | BARNES & NOBLE

Deep End by Ali Hazelwood

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Scarlett, a focused Stanford diver recovering from injury, and Lukas, a disciplined swim champion, form a secret romantic arrangement amidst Olympic pressures

AMAZON | INDIGO | BARNES & NOBLE

The Girls of Glimmer Factory by Jennifer Coburn

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In Theresienstadt, Jewish prisoner Hannah and fellow resistors aim to expose the truth behind Nazi propaganda

AMAZON | INDIGO | BARNES & NOBLE

The Crash by Freida McFadden

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Pregnant and desperate, Tegan escapes her life but gets stranded in a blizzard, injured and alone. Rescued by a couple, she soon discovers their hospitality hides a sinister threat.

AMAZON | INDIGO | BARNES & NOBLE

Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

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Violet Sorrengail's finally on the front lines after intense training at War College. With enemies closing in, she must find allies and magic to protect her loved ones from impending doom.

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INDIGO
BARNES & NOBLE

Part of The Empyrean series

The Favorites by Layne Fargo

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Katarina Shaw and Heath Rocha, childhood sweethearts and skating partners, rise to fame as ice dancers until a documentary on their past stirs up buried truths and reveals their tumultuous relationship’s impact.

AMAZON
INDIGO
BARNES & NOBLE

With such a diverse selection, I hope you have found something to dive into. Happy reading!

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CHRISTINE MARCOTTE

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