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 2025 Romance Book Club Reading List

 

February: 

    •    Bringing Down the Duke by Evie Dunmore

Set in Victorian England, this novel combines women’s rights with a swoon-worthy love story. Ideal for a romantic Valentine’s month.

 

March: 

    •    The Sky Is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson

A poetic exploration of grief and love set in a picturesque small town, offering both depth and a tender romance.

 

April: 

    •    Honey & Spice by Bolu Babalola

A witty and modern enemies-to-lovers romance that highlights strong characters, cultural representation, and sizzling chemistry.

 

May: 

    •    The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston

A lighthearted yet poignant ghostwriter romance about life, love, and second chances.

 

June: 

• Seven Days in June by Tia Williams (A deeply emotional second-chance romance between writers)

 

July: 

    •    Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

A timeless classic that never fails to spark discussion about love, societal expectations, and character dynamics.

 

August: 

    •    Beach Read by Emily Henry

A heartfelt and witty romance between two writers tackling their creative blocks while falling in love.

 

September: 

    •    The Witness by Nora Roberts

A gripping tale combining danger, mystery, and a slow-burn romance that will keep your club on the edge of their seats.

 

October:

    •    The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling

A fun, witchy romance with a Halloween vibe, perfect for spooky season.

 

November:

    •    Before We Were Strangers by Renée Carlino

A beautifully emotional story of two lovers reconnecting after years apart.

 

December:

    •    In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren

A festive romantic comedy about a woman reliving the same Christmas holiday—and discovering her true love.

 

2025 Mystery/Thriller Reading List

 

February:

• The Silent Witness by Lisa Unger

A chilling psychological thriller about a small-town murder and a courtroom drama full of twists.

 

March:

• The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward

A psychological thriller with a shocking twist you won’t see coming.

 

April:

• The Hound of the Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle

Sherlock Holmes at his finest, unraveling the curse of a mysterious hound.

 

May:

• The Widows of Malabar Hill by Sujata Massey

A historical mystery set in 1920s India featuring a trailblazing female lawyer-detective.

 

June:

• Gone in the Fog by Jane Harper

A new atmospheric mystery set in rural Australia, filled with secrets and betrayals.

 

July:

• The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien Charles

A WWII mystery with elements of espionage and betrayal.

 

August:

• Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie

Hercule Poirot's classic train mystery with an unforgettable twist.

 

September:

• Long Bright River by Liz Moore

A gritty, character-driven thriller about two sisters on opposite sides of a crime epidemic.

 

October:

• The Watcher in the Shadows by Alex North

A haunting tale of a family being stalked by someone who knows their darkest secrets.

 

November:

• Verity by Colleen Hoover

A dark and addictive story about an author uncovering a sinister truth in a secluded mansion.

 

December:

• The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett

The quintessential noir detective novel with a thrilling search for a priceless artifact.

 

2025 Sci-Fi/Fantasy Reading List

 

February:

• Stellar Paradox by Adrian Tchaikovsky

A mind-bending space opera with advanced AI and interstellar intrigue.

 

March:

• The Terraformers by Annalee Newitz

A futuristic vision of ecological engineering and utopian ideals gone awry.

 

April:

• This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone

A poetic, heartfelt sci-fi story of rival agents who fall in love across time.

 

May:

• The Dragon's Grief by Samantha Shannon

A standalone fantasy from the author of The Priory of the Orange Tree, set in a world of dragons and rebellion.

 

June:

• The Kaiju Preservation Society by John Scalzi

A quirky, action-packed adventure about preserving massive creatures in an alternate dimension.

 

July:

• The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien

A must-read for every fantasy lover, chronicling an epic journey across Middle-earth.

 

August:

• The City We Became by N.K. Jemisin

A vibrant urban fantasy where the cities of the world come to life to defend themselves.

 

September:

• Children of the Rift by N.K. Jemisin

The next installment in Jemisin's new epic series about world-shaping powers and shifting dimensions.

 

October:

• The Book Eaters by Sunyi Dean

A dark, unique fantasy about a family that consumes books for sustenance and their dangerous secrets.

 

November:

• Hyperion by Dan Simmons

A richly woven space opera blending time travel, religion, and human evolution.

 

December: 

• A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers

A tender, hopeful story about a tea monk and a robot exploring the meaning of life.