THE WINTER 2025 TBR HOPEFULS THAT I REALLY SHOULD READ
Four times a year we curate our seasonal reading lists. How many of us stick to these lists I don’t know but I do know that I rarely do and I think it’s safe to say I never have. Still, these lists are fun to create and continue to hope some of these Winter 2025 TBR titles will get read.
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THE WINTER 2025 TBR HOPEFULS THAT I REALLY SHOULD READ. Looking at some possible #WinterTBR titles! #TopTen #BookList #TopTenTuesday #Reader #Readers Share on XFrom upcoming and heartwarming romance novels to titles on my shelf (which I need to read more of), let’s discover some of the titles I could (but likely won’t) be reading this winter season.
WINTER 2025 TBR
MURDER at the VICARAGE, AGATHA CHRISTIE
Someday is the usual response to reading an Agatha Christie novel. But given how many adaptations I’ve seen, I 100% need to read one of hers. Goodreads
PEOPLE we meet on VACATION, EMILY HENRY
I had this one for a long time, but I’m thinking I finally unhauled it because it’s now nowhere to be found. I have a couple more places to check, but my dilemma is this, is this one worth reading? Beach Read wasn’t my kind of book (though I really wanted it to be!), but if I’m going to read a book I like to do so before seeing the adaptation and we all know this one is coming in January. Did you like any of Henry’s books but not like others? Goodreads
TIME to RISE, HELENE HOLMSTRÖM
I saw this one on another top ten list and it looked so cute, I decided to pick up a copy. It seems like something I’d enjoy, so we’ll see! Goodreads
More by HOLLY JACKSON
I have Not Quite Dead Yet and more Good Girl’s Guide to Murder novels to read. So while I would settle for either one, I probably should read another GGGTM in order to enjoy the eventual second season of the British show! Goodreads
LOVE ME TOMORROW, EMIKO JEAN
I started this one and it’s so very heartwarming. Its synopsis teases this as being the first of a duology and follows a girl named Emma who begins to receive love letters from someone who claims to be in her future life. This is the first novel I’ve read by Emiko, but if this story is any indication of what she writes, well, I’d happily read more. It will release in February of 2026. Goodreads
NOT WHAT WE PICTURED, BECCA KINZER, april
I will need to read this one since the publisher kindly sent me a copy. It looks really sweet and is about a photographer and a professor. Goodreads
GRACE and HENRY’S HOLIDAY MOVIE MARATHAN, MATTHEW NORMAN
A Christmas book, yes, but maybe if I were to read this one, I’d read it before Christmas is too distantly in the rearview. It’s a kind of bittersweet story about two lonely, and mourning people who find hope and happy again through their pursuit of watching festive Christmas movies. Goodreads
FAKE SKATING, LYNN PAINTER
I’ve only read one novel by Lynn, but did enjoy it. Needless to say I should read more and as this is a recent shelf addition, it feels like a good fit plus its title seems fitting for a winter-y TBR. Goodreads
What books are making your winter 2025 TBR lists? Would you or have you read any of these? Comment all of your thoughts below! Let’s talk.
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I think I shold include another Agatha Christie on my list. I usually like them so much.
I’m so glad to know you like the Christie books. They do seem like great reads! :)
I’ve enjoyed all of Emily Henry’s books, including PEOPLE we meet on VACATION. I’m looking forward to seeing the movie.
Thanks for sharing your TTT list
I’m so glad to know this, Shelleyrae! Maybe I should give it a fair shot! :)
I haven’t read any of these books yet, but I have read two books by Lynn Painter and I liked them. Hope you like all of these!
So glad to know this, Brooke. I liked one of Lynn’s other ones so I’m curious for more by her, too. :)
Murder at the Vicarage is such a good read. One of my favorites that features Miss Marple. And you’re welcome for the introduction to Time to Rise. I hope you enjoy reading it when you get the opportunity.
Pam @ Read! Bake! Create!
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I hope I enjoy Time to Rise, too! It sounds so good Pam and I love that these lists introduce us to new possible reads. :) Thanks for visiting!
I hope you like all of them. Thanks for stopping by earlier.
Thanks – and you too! Appreciate you stopping by. :)
Love Me Tomorrow sounds good. I saw this one on other TBR. Happy Reading. Have a great day and a great week. Here is my TTT. https://dmhoisington.wordpress.com/2025/12/16/top-ten-tuesday-14/
It is good (so far). I’m really enjoying it and think it is, compared to the books I know and/or have read, more unique. :)
I have read an Agatha Christie novel. Rissi, Thank you for sharing.
I’m glad to know this, Caryl. :)
Ah, another year come and gone and I’ve failed to read any Emily Henry. I still haven’t read any of her books and at this point I feel like I’m the last person on earth that hasn’t 😂 Untrue, of course, but still… She’s so popular! I hope People We Meet on Vacation is more your vibe—I also wanted to read the book before the adaptation. Happy reading!
Thanks, Dini! I hope so too. I really want to like Emily’s books because they seem like my kind of reading, but I didn’t love Beach Read in the way everyone seems too. And I know the feeling re: being the “only” person who hasn’t read a popular author. I feel this way a lot. ;)
I want to read People We Meet On Vacation as well! I’ve not read an Emily Henry book and I think I’m slightly worried to because so many love her books.
I agree Kerry-Ann, so many people DO LOVE Emily. Always makes me feel like I’m missing something if I read an author like that and I don’t end up loving the book. Hope you enjoy People We Meet on Vacation. :)
PS: thanks SO much for visiting here, Kerry-Ann! I did visit and read your list but was unable to comment. Hope you enjoy all of your winter reading selections – some look really fun!
Murder at the Vicarage sounds good.
Here is our Top Ten Tuesday.
I think so too! :)
I’ve loved all of Emily Henry’s books, so I don’t know if I can be of any help in your dilemma, but I do hope you’ll have better luck with her other books (or the adaptation) :)
Thanks so much, Lindsey! I often feel like it’s totally me when so many love a specific author’s work but maybe I’ll discover that I like this one better. :)
Agatha Christie books always sound perfect for the winter months. Happy reading!
They seem like they would be! :)
I understand the seasonal TBR list. If I read off mine, it’s purely coincidental. No conscious effort was made. I like the title Grace and Henry’s Holiday Movie Marathon. Makes me want to read it.
I love that title, too Carla! Sounds like SUCH a fun book which I anticipate it being. :)
I’m really looking forward to A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder season 2 – enjoy the books!
So am I Lauren! I loved book one so here’s hoping the same is true of book two!
I enjoyed most of the AGGGTM series. There’s a twist in the last book that did NOT sit well with me, LOL. I haven’t watched the show and probably won’t since I don’t usually like tv/movie adaptations. NOT QUITE DEAD YET is on my TBR list. I hope you enjoy your winter reading, whatever it ends up looking like! (I’m like you, I never stick to my lists, but I like making them.)
Happy TTT (on a Wednesday)!
Susan
http://www.blogginboutbooks.com
Thanks Susan – I hope I do too! And good to know about the GG books. I am always SO bummed when a series ends up disappointing so I’ll keep my fingers crossed I enjoy most of them. ;)
I can’t wait to get my hands on Becca’s Not What We Pictured!! What a blessing that the publisher sent you a copy. I enjoy her books and I hope you will as well. Have a wonderful week!
Hope you enjoy Becca’s! The cover and colors is so fun that I was immediately drawn in. ;)