In this video I’m walking you through the books that gave me the absolute best reading experiences of 2025—the ones that were so fun, so immersive, or so emotionally loud that I’m still thinking about them. This isn’t a “perfect literary masterpiece” list. It’s a “I was locked in, I was obsessed, I was having a TIME” list, which honestly is my favorite kind of list to make for our cozy little corner of the internet. I chat through why each pick hit the way it did—whether it was the pacing, the characters, the vibes, or the pure entertainment factor—and I share some quick reflection at the end on what I learned about my reading tastes from these standouts. If you’re looking for book club-friendly options, a couple of bingeable series starters, or just a stack of “pick this up when you need a win” recommendations, this video is basically my 2025 highlight reel. And yes: there’s a little BoTM/Aardvark energy baked in, because that’s who I am.