I love these games so much! Pretty much every time I see them mentioned I wish I could immediately sit down and play them again.

#LibFaves25 honorable mentions, focusing on books that haven't been mentioned so far! THE HONG KONG WIDOW by Kristen Loesch RUN FOR THE HILLS by Kevin Wilson HELM by Sarah Hall THE MAD WIFE by Meagan Church

And here is the incredible spreadsheet full of awesome book recommendations to make your TBR explode! Happy reading, everyone! #LibFaves25 docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

Drum roll please... the books have been tallied and with over 500 total votes and more than 350 unique titles mentioned, the favorite books of #LibFaves25 are:

I signed this. ProPublica marketed HARD on being the last journalists with integrity standing. I believed them and donated the equivalent of my subscription to the Post two years in a row. They won't see a dime from me if they don't fly right.

Last day of #LibFaves25 and after a little last-minute agonizing about which book to make my last pick, I'm going with THE GIRLS WHO GREW BIG by Leila Mottley. This emotional story about complicated but powerful friendships between teen moms in Florida totally hooked me with its vivid characters!

I have so many possible Honorable Mention titles! What a great reading year. #LibFaves25

Day 9 for #LibFaves25 and my pick is Jason Mott's incredible follow-up to Hell of a Book, PEOPLE LIKE US. Funny, insightful, and emotionally compelling--I found myself constantly marveling at how clever his writing is while also remaining 100% engaged with the story and his characters. 💙📚

Good morning #library folks! There's two more days for #librarians & #library staff to post your favorite #books of 2025 using hashtag #libfaves25 with TITLE IN CAPS. I'll be your friendly neighborhood monitor today. 😀 #booksky 📚

This is why I like efforts like NPR’s Books We Love and #LibFaves25 because they lead me to discover less publicized titles.

When Rob Reiner was on his all-time epic run at the start of his career, he had an opportunity to read a script that was looking for a production partner, and he lost his mind for it. He decided Castle Rock had to have it, no matter what.

This is a good reminder for those of us making best of lists that if yours looks like everyone else's, it's a sign that you need to read more widely. There is so much great work that often goes unnoticed because it doesn't get a splashy marketing campaign.

Hello, Library Folks! I'll be counting your votes today for #LibFaves25. Let's see what you've got!

Today’s #LibFaves25 pick is Addie E. Citchens’ remarkable debut DOMINION. An unforgettable read about toxic masculinity and all the things that entwine with it, and a fantastic audiobook as well!

It’s the first night of Hanukkah and the world seems like a very dark place. But we can bring light to the darkness. We can fight for each other and make goodness, love, and community shine through. Show me your menorahs and let’s light up the timeline!

My next #LibFaves25 pick is Jonathan Janz's terrifically entertaining and suspenseful VEIL, which hooked me immediately and kept me rapt. People are being grabbed and pulled along by some unseen force until they vanish. What's going on, and is there any hope of saving humanity? 📚 💙

The horrors persist but so do I, but also could the horrors like. slow down perhaps

Jesse Hamm had the take to end all takes on children's media. "People who disdain writing ‘just for children’ fail to realize that those children will remember what they read, maybe for the rest of their lives. You’re not writing for permanent children; you’re getting an early start on adults.”

My Day 6 #LibFaves25 pick is THE ART OF A LIE by Laura Shepherd-Robinson, exactly the kind of twisty historical fiction I can't resist! A widow in 18th century London hopes to save her struggling confectionary shop with ice cream...but she'll have to proceed very carefully if she wants to succeed.

Time for me to pass the baton to our next #LibFaves25 volunteer. At last check we had 212 unique titles, and the tied top titles are still: The Correspondent, Death of the Author, and Wild Dark Shore. BUT a few new titles might be gaining momentum. Our count down continues through 12/17.

I honestly think that many people don't know what their public libraries offer besides books. I think that everyone should go on a public library treasure hunt in 2026. Go explore what your library systems offer at no cost to you. Report back to me :)

Midday update: We've added 27 distinct titles for a total of 199 and the tied top titles are: The Correspondent, Death of the Author, and Wild Dark Shore. Remember, you can still jump in! Count down your 10 favorite books published in 2025, through 12/17. TITLE in caps, tag #LibFaves25!

Look I’m just gonna say it: it’s difficult for me to believe that this level of disrespect is not tied to this series being about gay people. I’m the first one to talk about how much privilege white ppl have in this space, but I can’t imagine this level of casual for a het book becoming a smash hit

Today's #LibFaves25 pick is Catherine Chidgey's THE BOOK OF GUILT. This sinister story of three boys living in a very unusual children's home in an alternate history England had me 100% hooked from its first pages. If you like unsettling dystopian vibes, this is the book for you! 💙📚

It's fitting that the cover on AI mindlessly apes an earlier creation and also displaces workers while elevating Silicon Valley plutocrats.

That's a wrap for my day monitoring #LibFaves25 -- passing it along to @jesstlibrarian.bsky.social 😁 What a fun day: we're up to 172 unique titles and Wild Shore, Victorian Psycho, The Correspondent, and Automatic Noodle are in the lead at the moment, but that can change in an instant!

My Day 4 #LibFaves25 pick is Jonathan Evison's gorgeous novel THE HEART OF WINTER. Loved this beautifully detailed portrait of a decades-long marriage and the vivid Bainbridge Island setting. 💙📚

Wrapping up my #LibFaves25 Day 3 tallying duties and passing the baton over to @fineplan.bsky.social ! I loved the variety of titles mentioned today and can’t wait to see tomorrow’s picks.

#Libfaves25 Day 3 afternoon update! We're now up to 135 votes with 120 unique titles mentioned so far. Keep the posts coming! And if you missed the first two days, please feel free to jump in today and catch up! We don't want to miss any great 2025 reads.

As of right now we have 106 #LibFaves25 votes with 98 unique titles! No single book has more than 2 votes yet...will that change today?

My own Day 3 pick for #LibFaves25 is Nat Cassidy's fantastic WHEN THE WOLF COMES HOME. A great audiobook, too! 💙📚

It's the third day of #LibFaves25 and I'll be tallying the titles today! Looking forward to discovering more great 2025 books!

Day 2 of #LibFaves25 and I'm going with ANGEL DOWN by Daniel Kraus, which viscerally and unforgettably combines the real-life horrors of WWI trench warfare with otherworldly influences. Totally grabbed me from the very first page. 💙📚

Library folks! It's day 2 for counting down (or up, or in no particular order 😉) your 10 favorite books published in 2025, 1 per day, through 12/17. TITLE in caps, tag #LibFaves25! I’ll be the tally taker today and I so look forward to seeing what you loved!

Library folks! Starting today (12/8) count down your 10 favorite books published in 2025, 1 per day, through 12/17. TITLE in caps, tag #LibFaves25! I’ll be the tally taker today and I’ve got an awesome crew to help me out the other days. At the end, we’ll share the top titles and full list. 📚🩷

My first pick for #LibFaves25 is Mia McKenzie's THESE HEATHENS, historical fiction at its best that combines an entertaining story with real emotional heft. I loved it myself and have loved recommending it to readers! 💙📚

Today's the day! Looking over my list one more time before I post my first pick. #LibFaves25

We're getting so close! Can't wait to see what everyone loved this year! (Narrowing down to 10 is SO HARD!) #LibFaves25

Library folks, a great chance to do this is #LibFaves25, starting this Monday! Ten days to post ten favorite reads of 2025 and help get more great books the attention they deserve.

I will say over and over again that us library folk need to be louder in our support of the Post Office. Because guess what—if they start thinking of USPS in terms of“making” or “losing” money, libraries won’t be far behind.

"All is lost" narratives are popular because people generally do not want to take action. Taking action is tiring so if all is lost, you are off the hook. Nothing is more seductive than not having to do anything.

Also reading SCREEN PEOPLE by Megan Garber, which is really interesting so far! A nonfiction look at how our culture has shifted to encourage us to see ourselves and each other as characters whose value lies in how entertaining we are and all the ways that affects, well, everything. #ewgc 💙📚

Reading THE FOURTH PRINCESS by Janie Chang now, a Gothic tale set at the isolated Lennox manor in Shanghai. You already have me at "gothic" anything, but throw in an unusual setting and I'm doubly hooked. #ewgc 💙📚

Hey #ewgc, looking forward to your favs! Mark your calendars, prepare your lists, and please share widely!

I've been on a mythology kick lately thanks to having spent many, many hours playing Hades 2...I therefore really enjoyed APHRODITE IN PIECES by Lauren J.A. Bear, in which the goddess Aphrodite tells her life story to a sculptor so he can capture her true likeness. #ewgc 💙📚

EVERYTHING LOST RETURNS by Sarah Domet is the story of the Earthshine Soap Company and the women who have shaped its history...a history that a lot of people are curious about now that women are reporting that the soap has made them sick. #ewgc 💙📚

Enjoyed the world-building in THE HOSPITAL AT THE END OF THE WORLD by Justin C. Key and the fascinating premise of a society where almost all medical practice depends on AI...but a few doctors still believe in the power of human touch. #ewgc 💙📚

Read AGNES AUBERT'S MYSTICAL CAT SHELTER by Heather Fawcett during our recent big snowstorm and thoroughly enjoyed it! A perfect balance between being a read-alike for her Emily Wilde books and doing something a bit different. #ewgc 💙📚

Hello, Galley Chatters! Sliding in just in time to chat about upcoming releases with all of you! #ewgc

They should do MyChart Wrapped