Best books of 2025 according to literary critics

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Kiran Desai's "The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny" and Arundhati Roy's "Mother Mary Comes to Me" were the most frequently cited books on 2025's "Best Of" lists. These two titles appeared on 21 separate lists, indicating a strong critical consensus. The survey analyzed 58 lists from 49 outlets, identifying 90 books that received multiple recommendations. The compilation represents a popularity contest of sorts, highlighting books generating significant discussion among literary critics and publications.


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