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Let’s Talk Bookish: Top Reads of 2025

Let’s Talk Bookish is a weekly bookish meme created by Rukky @Eternity Books and co-hosted by Aria @Book Nook Bits and Dini @dinipandareads! This meme has a discussion format, where participants get to talk about certain topics, share opinions, and spread the blogging love by visiting other posts. You can learn more about this meme here!


Prompts: What were your top 5 (or top 10) reads in 2025? If you had five words or sentences (your choice!) to describe each book and convince other readers to pick it up, how would you describe your 2025 favorites?

Though 2025 feels like a jumbled mess in my mind, according to Goodreads, I had an incredible reading year. My average rating for 2025 was 3.8 stars! I do remembering enjoying pretty much everything I picked up, though, looking at my reading log, I still didn’t dole out a ton of 5 stars. I’ve been getting a lot more stingy with those lately. That being said, I did have more than 5, but have picked the five that have stuck with me the most to share here.

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BBNYA 2025 Semi-Finalist Spotlight: A Lonely Broadcast by Kel Byron


Hello, reader!

Today on the blog, I’m helping the Book Bloggersโ€™ Novel of the Year Award (BBNYA) spotlight all the books that made it to the semi-finals! There were so many incredible books entered this year, so it’s my pleasure to feature the ones that may not have made it to the finals, but were still worthy of note!

But what is BBNYA, exactly? The Book Bloggersโ€™ Novel of the Year Award (BBNYA) is celebrating the books that made it to the semi-finals with a mini spotlight blitz tour for each title.

BBNYA is a yearly competition where book bloggers from all over the world read and score books written by indie authors, ending with 15 (17 in 2025) finalists and one overall winner.
If you want some more information about BBNYA, check out the BBNYA Website https://www.bbnya.com/ or take a peek over on Twitter @BBNYA_Official.

Our spotlight for today is shining on a horror novel that was one of my fave excerpts: A Lonely Broadcast by Kel Byron!



  • Title:ย A Lonely Broadcast
  • Authors:ย Kel Byron
  • Publication date: June 2nd, 2023
  • Genre: Horror/Thriller
  • Age group: Adult
  • Length: 318 pages

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BBNYA 2025 Semi-Finalist Spotlight: Children of the Fall by H.S. Down


Hello, reader!

Today on the blog, I’m helping the Book Bloggersโ€™ Novel of the Year Award (BBNYA) spotlight all the books that made it to the semi-finals! There were so many incredible books entered this year, so it’s my pleasure to feature the ones that may not have made it to the finals, but were still worthy of note!

But what is BBNYA, exactly? The Book Bloggersโ€™ Novel of the Year Award (BBNYA) is celebrating the books that made it to the semi-finals with a mini spotlight blitz tour for each title.

BBNYA is a yearly competition where book bloggers from all over the world read and score books written by indie authors, ending with 15 (17 in 2025) finalists and one overall winner.
If you want some more information about BBNYA, check out the BBNYA Website https://www.bbnya.com/ or take a peek over on Twitter @BBNYA_Official.

Our spotlight for today is shining on a blend of both sci-fi and horror: Children of the Fall by H.S. Down!



  • Title:ย Children of the Fall
  • Authors:ย H.S. Down
  • Publication date: February 24th, 2024
  • Genre: Horror/Science Fiction
  • Age group: Adult
  • Length: 389 pages

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BBNYA 2025 Semi-Finalist Spotlight: Coal Gets In Your Veins by Cat Rector


Hello, reader!

Today on the blog, I’m helping the Book Bloggersโ€™ Novel of the Year Award (BBNYA) spotlight all the books that made it to the semi-finals! There were so many incredible books entered this year, so it’s my pleasure to feature the ones that may not have made it to the finals, but were still worthy of note!

But what is BBNYA, exactly? The Book Bloggersโ€™ Novel of the Year Award (BBNYA) is celebrating the books that made it to the semi-finals with a mini spotlight blitz tour for each title.

BBNYA is a yearly competition where book bloggers from all over the world read and score books written by indie authors, ending with 15 (17 in 2025) finalists and one overall winner.
If you want some more information about BBNYA, check out the BBNYA Website https://www.bbnya.com/ or take a peek over on Twitter @BBNYA_Official.

Our spotlight for today is shining on a paranormal romance featuring one of the more popular creatures of the night: Coal Gets In Your Veins by Cat Rector!



  • Title:ย Coal Gets In Your Veins
  • Authors:ย Cat Rector
  • Publication date: October 1st, 2024
  • Genre: Horror/Fantasy/Paranormal Romance
  • Age group: Adult
  • Length: 400 pages

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BBNYA 2025 Semi-Finalist Spotlight: Dark Bloom by Molly Macabre


Hello, reader!

Today on the blog, I’m helping the Book Bloggersโ€™ Novel of the Year Award (BBNYA) spotlight all the books that made it to the semi-finals! There were so many incredible books entered this year, so it’s my pleasure to feature the ones that may not have made it to the finals, but were still worthy of note!

But what is BBNYA, exactly? The Book Bloggersโ€™ Novel of the Year Award (BBNYA) is celebrating the books that made it to the semi-finals with a mini spotlight blitz tour for each title.

BBNYA is a yearly competition where book bloggers from all over the world read and score books written by indie authors, ending with 15 (17 in 2025) finalists and one overall winner.
If you want some more information about BBNYA, check out the BBNYA Website https://www.bbnya.com/ or take a peek over on Twitter @BBNYA_Official.

Our spotlight for today is shining on a horror littered with cannibals: Dark Bloom by Molly Macabre!



  • Title:ย Dark Bloom
  • Authors:ย Molly Macabre
  • Publication date: August 1st, 2024
  • Genre: Horror/Science Fiction/Romance
  • Age group: Adult
  • Length: 298 pages

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BBNYA 2025 Semi-Finalist Spotlight: Litany of the Destroyer by Chaz Lebel


Hello, reader!

Today on the blog, I’m helping the Book Bloggersโ€™ Novel of the Year Award (BBNYA) spotlight all the books that made it to the semi-finals! There were so many incredible books entered this year, so it’s my pleasure to feature the ones that may not have made it to the finals, but were still worthy of note!

But what is BBNYA, exactly? The Book Bloggersโ€™ Novel of the Year Award (BBNYA) is celebrating the books that made it to the semi-finals with a mini spotlight blitz tour for each title.

BBNYA is a yearly competition where book bloggers from all over the world read and score books written by indie authors, ending with 15 (17 in 2025) finalists and one overall winner.
If you want some more information about BBNYA, check out the BBNYA Website https://www.bbnya.com/ or take a peek over on Twitter @BBNYA_Official.

Our spotlight for today is shining on a genre-blending horror that sounds intriguing: Litany of the Destroyer by Chaz Lebel!



  • Title:ย Litany of the Destroyer
  • Authors:ย Chaz Lebel
  • Publication date: September 7th, 2022
  • Genre: Horror/Fantasy/Historical Fiction
  • Age group: Adult
  • Length: 294 pages

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BBNYA 2025 Semi-Finalist Spotlight: Magical Girl Blues by Russell Isler


Hello, reader!

Today on the blog, I’m helping the Book Bloggersโ€™ Novel of the Year Award (BBNYA) spotlight all the books that made it to the semi-finals! There were so many incredible books entered this year, so it’s my pleasure to feature the ones that may not have made it to the finals, but were still worthy of note!

But what is BBNYA, exactly? The Book Bloggersโ€™ Novel of the Year Award (BBNYA) is celebrating the books that made it to the semi-finals with a mini spotlight blitz tour for each title.

BBNYA is a yearly competition where book bloggers from all over the world read and score books written by indie authors, ending with 15 (17 in 2025) finalists and one overall winner.
If you want some more information about BBNYA, check out the BBNYA Website https://www.bbnya.com/ or take a peek over on Twitter @BBNYA_Official.

Our spotlight for today is shining on an urban fantasy that sounds intriguing: Magical Girl Blues by Russell Isler!



  • Title:ย Magical Girl Blues
  • Authors:ย Russell Isler
  • Publication date: November 26th, 2024
  • Genre: Fantasy/Horror/Thriller
  • Age group: Adult
  • Length: 478 pages

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BBNYA 2025 Semi-Finalist Spotlight: Nighthawks by Kaitlin Corvus


Hello, reader!

Today on the blog, I’m helping the Book Bloggersโ€™ Novel of the Year Award (BBNYA) spotlight all the books that made it to the semi-finals! There were so many incredible books entered this year, so it’s my pleasure to feature the ones that may not have made it to the finals, but were still worthy of note!

But what is BBNYA, exactly? The Book Bloggersโ€™ Novel of the Year Award (BBNYA) is celebrating the books that made it to the semi-finals with a mini spotlight blitz tour for each title.

BBNYA is a yearly competition where book bloggers from all over the world read and score books written by indie authors, ending with 15 (17 in 2025) finalists and one overall winner.
If you want some more information about BBNYA, check out the BBNYA Website https://www.bbnya.com/ or take a peek over on Twitter @BBNYA_Official.

Our spotlight for today is shining on a genre-blending novel that sounds perfectly dark: Nighthawks by Kaitlin Corvus!



  • Title:ย Nighthawks
  • Author:ย Kaitlin Corvus
  • Publication date: October 29th, 2021
  • Genre: Contemporary Fiction/Fantasy/Horror
  • Age group:ย New Adult
  • Length: 171 pages

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BBNYA 2025 Semi-Finalist Spotlight: Performances of a Death Metal Bard by Rob Leigh


Hello, reader!

Today on the blog, I’m helping the Book Bloggersโ€™ Novel of the Year Award (BBNYA) spotlight all the books that made it to the semi-finals! There were so many incredible books entered this year, so it’s my pleasure to feature the ones that may not have made it to the finals, but were still worthy of note!

But what is BBNYA, exactly? The Book Bloggersโ€™ Novel of the Year Award (BBNYA) is celebrating the books that made it to the semi-finals with a mini spotlight blitz tour for each title.

BBNYA is a yearly competition where book bloggers from all over the world read and score books written by indie authors, ending with 15 (17 in 2025) finalists and one overall winner.
If you want some more information about BBNYA, check out the BBNYA Website https://www.bbnya.com/ or take a peek over on Twitter @BBNYA_Official.

Our spotlight for today is shining on a fantasy focused on a death metal elf trying his best to be a bard: Performances of a Death Metal Bard by Rob Leigh!



  • Title:ย Performances of a Death Metal Bard
  • Author:ย Rob Leigh
  • Publication date: October 31st, 2024
  • Genre: Fantasy/Horror
  • Age group: Adult
  • Length: 146 pages

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BBNYA 2025 Semi-Finalist Spotlight: Saving Grace by Jon McConnell


Hello, reader!

Today on the blog, I’m helping the Book Bloggersโ€™ Novel of the Year Award (BBNYA) spotlight all the books that made it to the semi-finals! There were so many incredible books entered this year, so it’s my pleasure to feature the ones that may not have made it to the finals, but were still worthy of note!

But what is BBNYA, exactly? The Book Bloggersโ€™ Novel of the Year Award (BBNYA) is celebrating the books that made it to the semi-finals with a mini spotlight blitz tour for each title.

BBNYA is a yearly competition where book bloggers from all over the world read and score books written by indie authors, ending with 15 (17 in 2025) finalists and one overall winner.
If you want some more information about BBNYA, check out the BBNYA Website https://www.bbnya.com/ or take a peek over on Twitter @BBNYA_Official.

Our spotlight for today is shining on a horror story that sounds super chilling: Saving Grace by Jon McConnell!



  • Title:ย Saving Grace
  • Author:ย Jon McConnell
  • Publication date: October 31st, 2022
  • Genre: Horror/Thriller
  • Age group: Adult
  • Length: 357 pages

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