Bookshop.org’s 100 Bestselling Books of 2025 (so far)

The first half of this year's hottest reads span many genres. Political critiques dissect our turbulent times while award-winning literary fiction draws readers like a magnet. Romantasy —which blends epic fantasy with swoon-worthy romance—rockets along in popularity. Dystopian narratives feel eerily prescient, reflecting our collective anxieties. (Speaking of the zeitgeist, The Anxious Generation also made the list.) From conversation-worthy nonfiction to compelling fiction, these 100 bestselling books define 2025's literary landscape.