Sometimes I burn through books for escape (love a good romance or thriller). Other books I read really sit with me. Many of the books on my list from 2025 were very much the second kind.
Last year’s favorites are full of stories that lingered long after I finished the last page, books I kept thinking about while folding laundry or laying awake at night.
Every year I love looking back at what actually resonated with you guys. Not just what I personally loved, but what you clicked, saved, bought, and came back for again and again. These are the pieces that clearly struck a chord in 2025. The trend seemed to be comfort-forward, wearable, and practical. Are we getting old, or what?
Like a lot of people I have a complicated relationship with New Year's Eve. It's supposed to mark the end of one year with the promise of many new beginnings. But by December 31st I'm usually so burnt out, I have no desire to celebrate or do anything but rot in bed!
But one thing I don't have a complicated relationship with?
This is always a highly requested gift guide and it's also the last one I'm posting this year (I think)! I'm convinced there's no one harder to shop for than grandparents because they have everything already. I’ve done some of the heavy lifting for you (seriously, I spent hours trying to brainstorm some good ideas) so I hope this gift guide makes your holiday shopping a bit easier!
