Guardian Editors Name Top Books of 2025, Spanning Genres From Science Fiction too Romance
London, UK – December 6, 2025 – The Guardian has released its selections for the best books of the year, offering curated lists across multiple genres including music, science fiction, sports, and romance. chosen by leading experts in each field, the lists provide readers with a guide to standout literary achievements of 2025. The selections are available now on The Guardian’s website and through the Guardian Bookshop.
the annual “Best Books of the Year” feature is a cornerstone of The Guardian’s literary coverage, offering critical insight and recommendations to a wide readership. This year’s picks reflect a diverse range of voices and themes,from icy intrigue and cyberpunk in science fiction to the personal triumphs and traumas explored in sports biographies,and the complexities of modern love in romance novels.
Adam Roberts selected the best science fiction titles, highlighting works featuring themes of memory, travel, and alien encounters. Jonathan Liew curated the sports selections,focusing on books that delve into the lives of athletes and the underside of competitive sports. Jenny Colgan’s romance picks encompass a variety of relationship dynamics, including age-gap stories and office rivalries.
Music lovers can explore the year’s best music books, as chosen by The Guardian’s music critics. Readers interested in browsing all of The Guardian’s best books of 2025 can visit guardianbookshop.com, where delivery charges may apply.
