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Best of 2025... So Far

Powell’s and Book Riot has handpicked their favorite fiction and nonfiction titles of 2025 so far. From romantasy to world history, they’ve read it all and gathered the year’s must-reads just for you. Ready to discover what you missed? Explore our favorites below or visit our in-store displays.

Instant Bestseller

A chilling historical horror novel tracing the life of a vampire who haunts the fields of the Blackfeet reservation looking for justice.

A vivid portrait of an extraordinary life

Singer-songwriter Neko Case paints a vivid portrait of an extraordinary life—one forged through a poverty-stricken childhood, obsessive desire, bursts of comedy, and indispensable friendships—reflecting on the way art, music, and a deep connection to nature helped her become a beloved, Grammy-nominated artist..