The Gospel Coalition editors share books they especially enjoyed in 2025. Read for recommendations of fiction and nonfiction—both new and old.
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Many of my favorite reading experiences have come through others’ recommendations. The librarian’s recommendation of The Hobbit changed my childhood and set me on a trajectory of love for Tolkien. Patrick’s Corner, a collection of stories about an Irish family growing up poor in Cleveland, came to me through a book review in the local newspaper.
In the waning days of 2025, the editorial team at The Gospel Coalition want to share some of the favorite books we read this year. We’ve covered some of these books here at TGC with book reviews or podcasts. Some were included in our annual book awards. But we found many of them through recommendations from friends. We offer them as recommendations for you in the coming year.
