If you’re looking to add more joy, adventure, and connection to your everyday life, may we suggest… a really good book? In Episode 72 of the Chasing Brighter Podcast, we’re talking about the books that have filled our cups in 2025. From laugh-out-loud romances to thought-provoking nonfiction, we cover it all.
Where We Find Our Reads:
Whether it’s the Costco Connection mag (seriously), Book of the Month picks, or the ever-trusty Libby app—we’re always hunting for hidden gems and buzzy BookTok hits.
Jessica’s Top Picks
- 💕 The Ex Hex Series by Erin Sterling
- 💔 The House of My Mother by Shari Franke
- 🧁 Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez
- 🐉 Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
Kelly’s Favorites
- 🌲 The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters
- 📖 All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker
- ⚔️ Legendborn by Tracy Deonn – Buy on Amazon
- 🕵️ Conclave by Robert Harris
- 📘 Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon
- 👩🔬 Agent 355 – Amazing Short Story FREE on Audible!
Up Next in Our Queues…
- Who is Government? by Michael Lewis
- The Missing Half by Ashley Flowers — For all you Crime Junkie Fans!!!
- Onyx Storm (Book #3) by Rebecca Yarros
- Never Flinch by Stephen King (highly anticipated!)
Listen to THIS episode!!
Further Reading & Resources:
- How BookTok Changed Publishing in 2024 – NYT
- The rise of romance novels: why steamy fiction is taking over | The Week UK
- Our Episode on Radical Acceptance – Ep 64
Let us know your favorites this year! Comment below or tag us on IG @chasingbrighter.