Here is my reading recap for 2025. I read a total of 156 books (according to my spreadsheet). Of those, 125 books were part of a series and 31 were standalones. There were 143 novels and 13 novellas. And Piper Rayne was my most read author, with 7 books.
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READING CHALLENGE UPDATE:
This year I participated in the What’s in a Name reading challenge, hosted by Andrea @ Carolina Book Nook.
Cardinal direction– North by Sawyer BennettWanderlust– The Path to Loving Him by Meghan QuinnFirst & last name– Nora Roberts Land by Ava MilesAlliteration– Schemes & Scandals by Kelley Armstrong- Deity
Crime– A Touch of Treachery by Jennifer Estep
I enjoyed this reading challenge and it went well, I think. I missed the Deity one. I had planned to read The Games Gods Play by Abigail Owen, but I ran out of year before my library copy became available. I still have it on my list to read.
I can’t pick a favourite, there were so many great books of various genres and authors and it would be like picking a favourite child.
What did your 2025 year of reading look like?
I’ve read a few more Piper Rayne this past year and really enjoyed them1. Great job on your reading this past year.
https://lisalovesliterature.bookblog.io/2026/01/01/the-looooong-and-the-short-of-it-with-a-giveaway-december-end-of-2025-wrap-up-post-and-looking-forward-to-2026/
Great job! I love the pie charts. Did you create them from a spreadsheet? I should try that. Happy New Year!
Thanks! Yes, I did them in Excel. I’m happy with how they turned out. Happy New Year to you too!
I had a good year of read. You can see my stats here: https://angelsbooknook.com/2026/01/03/2025-year-in-books-stats/ & my year end reading challenge update: https://angelsbooknook.com/2025/12/26/2025-dec-end-of-year-reading-challenge-updates/
Picking favourites is always complicated. Thanks for sharing your year of books.
156 Books is wonderful! Looks like you had a great reading year!