I thought it’d be fun to take a moment and share what I’ve read so far this year! My reading in 2025 has been a bit of a mix — some five-star favorites, a few solid reads, and a couple that just didn’t quite stick. Still, I’m proud of how much I’ve managed to read in the midst of everything else life has going on.

Here’s a quick look at the books I’ve finished this year, along with my honest ratings:

The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins – ★★★☆☆Our Crooked Hearts by Melissa Albert – ★★★★☆The Boneless Mercies by April Genevieve Tucholke – ★★★★☆Atmosphere – ★★★★★The House of My Mother: A Daughter’s Quest for Freedom – ★★★★☆Second Life: Having a Child in the Digital Age – ★★★★☆Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi – ★★★★☆The Perfect Couple by Elin Hilderbrand – ★★★☆☆The Fifth Trimester by Lauren Smith Brody – ★★★★☆The Tenant by Katrine Engberg – ★★★☆☆The Serpent and the Wolf – ★★★☆☆Margo’s Got Money Troubles – ★★★★★The Good Mother Myth – ★★★★☆Something in the Walls – ★★★★☆A Curse Carved in Bone – ★★★☆☆The Coddling of the American Mind by Greg Lukianoff & Jonathan Haidt – ★★★★☆Beach Wedding – ★★★☆☆Onyx Storm – ★★★★☆Godkiller by Hannah Kaner – ★★★★★A Few Quick Thoughts:Top Picks: Atmosphere, Margo’s Got Money Troubles, and Godkiller were all 5-star reads for me. Highly recommend!Strong & Steady: Books like The Boneless Mercies, Our Crooked Hearts, and Before the Coffee Gets Cold really delivered solid, immersive experiences.Meh Moments: A few titles landed at 3 stars — not bad, just not especially memorable for me personally.

It’s been a good reading year so far, and I’m excited to see what the later half of 2025 brings. I’d love to know what you’ve been reading lately too — drop your recommendations in the comments or send me a message!

Until next time, happy reading!
Cailin