Ten works of fiction and nonfiction that stood out among those our reviewers read this year, selected by the Journal’s books ...

No list can match everyone’s tastes. That’s a good thing.

See PEOPLE's picks for the best books of December 2025 — including a savory food essay collection and a riveting rom-com.

We asked some fan-favorite authors to recommend the books they couldn't put down this year, from stunning memoirs to spicy romance to heart-pounding thrillers. See the whole list!

From “Clam Down” to “Murderland,” these are the 10 books out of my tall stack of best books of the year that I couldn’t get ...

Last week we published our annual list of 100 Notable Books; today, we winnow that list to the 10 Best Books of 2025. And now ...