What were the best books of 2025?

About this episode

The episode discusses the best books of 2025 and anticipates exciting reads for 2026.

What were our favourite books of the year and what are we most excited to read in 2026? Join the team behind the Ask Penguin podcast to look back at standout titles, memorable podcast moments, and the reading intentions we’re taking into the New Year. Explore all the books mentioned on this episode: Click here Ask Penguin will be back in 2026. Find us on Insatgram @PenguinUKBooks and follow our Broadcast channel for exclusive content, giveaways and your chance to put your questions to your favourite authors! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Ask Penguin

Topics covered

• best books
• 2025 recap
• reading intentions
• podcast moments
• upcoming books

Keywords

• best books
• 2025
• 2026
• podcast
• reading intentions
• book recommendations

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Penguin Books UK

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