The 54 Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books of 2025

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WE’RE IN THE back half of 2025, and you’re probably feeling overwhelmed with all the solid TV shows, movies, and books that have come out to this point. There’s never enough time to read and watch it all, so you just settle for an increasingly long list of things you hope to get to… one day.

Or, you can be picky—and keep an eye out for just the right one. But right now, we’re going to talk about books.

Why This Matters

You probably already have a long and ever-growing list of books to read next, but the thrill of new releases from your favorite authors (or a debut author that could become one) can make you ignore that pile growing dust in your library. And in case you needed any more reason to put those older books on hold, it looks like reading is experiencing an upswing. According to Fast company, Barnes and Noble, the major bookseller, opened an wild amount of new locations in 2024.

Medical professionals are taking note of this development.

Key Takeaways

• That means more places to buy books this year, and proves readers are eager to buy new releases.
• If that’s not enough proof that solid literature is on the way, we don’t know what is.
• The next Silo, Foundation, or Dune could be a 2025 release waiting for just enough fanfare to bring it to the big screen.

The Bottom Line

The next Silo, Foundation, or Dune could be a 2025 release waiting for just enough fanfare to bring it to the big screen. And even if you’re not the biggest fan of seeing books turn to live-action, consider the counter-point; more hype around the book means the author will get the chance to write even more in the fantastical worlds you’re eager to dive into.

What’s your take on this whole situation?