What I want to read in 2025 - Episode 33
Happy New Year! For this latest episode, I want to talk books and reading. I was able to read 21 books in 2024, which is the most I’ve read in recent years.
Today I’m sharing what’s on my to be read list for 2025 including both books I’ve been wanting to read and some new 2025 releases that I’ve saved on GoodReads.
Create & consume:
What Austen is creating this week: a vlog about creating a vision board for 2025 and some questions to go along with it!
What Austen is consuming this week: Prime Time Romance by Kate Robb, a book about Brynn who is thirty, newly divorced and living with a roommate. On her 30th birthday she makes a wish and she and Josh are thrust into Carson’s Cove and have to figure out how to get the characters their happy ending.
In this episode:
Here are the books left over from my 2024 TBR list:
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
Ryland Grace wakes up alone on a spaceship millions of miles from Earth with no memory of his mission, only to discover he must save humanity from extinction.
Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
Childhood friends Sam and Sadie create a groundbreaking video game and achieve fame, but their success is tested by creative tensions and personal heartbreak.
This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub
On the eve of her 40th birthday, Alice wakes up in her 16-year-old body and gains a new perspective on her life and relationship with her ailing father.
The Five-Star Weekend by Elin Hildebrand
After losing her husband, food blogger Hollis Shaw hosts a getaway with friends from different stages of her life, uncovering unexpected truths and tensions.
Good Material by Dolly Alderton
Heartbroken stand-up comic Andy struggles to understand why his ex left him, all while learning there are two sides to every story.
Anita de Monte Laughs Last by Xochitl Gonzalez
An art history student researching a forgotten artist’s tragic life finds unsettling parallels in her own romantic relationship and social aspirations.
Cue the Sun! The Invention of Reality TV by Emily Nussbaum
This deep dive into the rise of reality TV explores its creators, its cultural impact, and the blurred lines between the real and the fabricated.
Extremely Online: The Untold Story of Fame, Influence and Power on the Internet by Taylor Lorenz
An in-depth look at how internet influencers revolutionized fame, branding, and careers, shaping modern culture in the process.
Just For the Summer by Abby Jimenez
Two people cursed in love fake date to break their unlucky streaks, only to face unexpected complications when life throws them curveballs.
Funny Story by Emily Henry
After a broken engagement, Daphne teams up with her ex’s former partner for a summer of unlikely friendship, self-discovery, and a bit of scheming.
The Wedding People by Alison Espach
A grieving woman’s solo trip to a luxurious inn intertwines with a bride’s chaotic wedding weekend, leading to unexpected bonds and revelations.
The Husbands by Holly Gramazio
Lauren discovers her attic mysteriously produces new “husbands” each time she changes a lightbulb, forcing her to question her path and choices.
Beyond Vanity by Elizabeth Block
This cultural study highlights the overlooked significance of women’s hairdressing in early U.S. history as a meaningful and influential practice.
And here are the books that are coming out in 2025 I am excited to read:
Spiral (Off the Ice) by Bal Khabra
A rising hockey star and an aspiring ballerina agree to fake date to boost their careers, but their partnership reveals deeper personal struggles.
First Time Caller by B.K. Borison
A viral radio interview connects a disillusioned romance host with a single mom, sparking a journey of love and self-discovery.
Say You’ll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez
A near-perfect veterinarian and a woman facing family challenges share an unforgettable connection, even as life forces them apart.
Maine Characters by Hannah Orenstein
Two half-sisters with unresolved family secrets are brought together at their father’s lake house, where they confront their shared past.
One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune
A photographer revisits the lake where a single summer changed her life, uncovering the emotional ties and truths tied to her past.
