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Here are the Books We Love: 380+ great 2025 reads recommended by NPR

NPR | By Beth Novey,

Meghan Collins Sullivan, Rose Friedman, Ivy Buck, Brent Jones, Alyson Hurt

Published November 24, 2025 at 7:00 AM EST

NPR's Books We Love returns with 380+ new titles handpicked by NPR staff and trusted critics. Find 13 years of recommendations all in one place — that's more than 4,000 great reads.

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Beth Novey

Beth Novey is a producer for NPR's Arts Desk.

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Meghan Collins Sullivan

Meghan Collins Sullivan is a senior editor on the Arts & Culture Desk, overseeing books coverage at NPR.

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Rose Friedman

Rose Friedman is an Associate Editor for NPR's Arts, Books & Culture desk. She edits radio pieces on a range of subjects, including books, pop culture, fine arts, theater, obituaries and the occasional Harry Potter-check-in. She is also co-creator of NPR's annual Book Concierge and the podcast recommendation site Earbud.fm. In addition, Rose has edited commentaries for the network, as well as regular features like This Week's Must Read on All Things Considered.

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Ivy Buck

Ivy Buck is the newest Petra Mayer Memorial Fellow. She works in the Arts and Culture Hub with the NPR Books team, helping to produce the Book of the Day podcast and Books We Love, two projects founded by Mayer during her remarkable two-decade career at NPR.

Brent Jones

Alyson Hurt

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