2025 Reads
2025 Gold Medalist Reads
When I think about what makes a book great - fiction and non-fiction - I think about three factors: (1) the book contains excellent writing; (2) the book sticks with me over time, whether that be because of the form, the prose, or the story; and (3) the book makes me want to talk about it to someone else and unhesitatingly recommend it. The five books b…
2025 Silver Medalist Reads
Every year I look forward to the best-of lists that are released in December. I love to see what books people enjoyed, how my opinions compare, and what I should be reading next. Bonus points if I learn about a book that I didn’t know about before.
December 2025 Reading Round-Up
Welcome to the December 2025 Reading Round-Up. Each month I write about the books I’ve read and rank them from least favorite to favorite.
November 2025 Reading Round-Up
Welcome to the November 2025 Reading Round-Up. Each month I write about the books I’ve read and rank them from least favorite to favorite.
October 2025 Reading Round-Up
Welcome to the October 2025 Reading Round-Up. Each month I write about the books I’ve read and rank them from least favorite to favorite.
September 2025 Reading Round-Up
Welcome to the (slightly belated) September 2025 Reading Round-Up. Each month I write about the books I’ve read and rank them from least favorite to favorite.
August 2025 Reading Round-Up
Welcome to the August 2025 Reading Round-Up. Each month I write about the books I’ve read and rank them from least favorite to favorite.
July 2025 Reading Round-Up
Welcome to the July 2025 Reading Round-Up. Each month I write about the books I’ve read and rank them from least favorite to best.
June 2025 Reading Round-Up
Welcome to the June 2025 Reading Round-Up. Each month I write about the books I’ve read and rank them from least favorite to best.
May 2025 Reading Round-Up
Welcome to the May 2025 Reading Round-Up. Each month I write about the books I’ve read and rank them from worst to best.
April 2025 Reading Round-Up
Welcome to the April 2025 Reading Round-Up. Each month I write about the books I’ve read and rank them from worst to best.
March 2025 Reading Round-Up
Welcome to the March 2025 Reading Round-Up. Each month I write about the books I’ve read and rank them from worst to best.
February 2025 Reading Round-Up
Welcome to the February 2025 Reading Round-Up. Each month I write about the books I’ve read and rank them from worst to best.
January 2025 Reading Round-Up
Welcome to the January 2025 Reading Round-Up. Each month I write about the books I’ve read and rank them from worst to best.