With summer just on the horizon there is no better time to jump into a good book, but with the multitude of new exciting books released in 2025, where do you start? From Lauren Roberts’ final book in the Powerless trilogy being released, to Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins, there is no shortage of books to start your summer reading. Here are some of the most popular selling books so far in 2025 to help narrow down your summer ‘To Be Read’ list.
Starting at the top, Onyx Storm, a new release in the Fourth Wing series, is the number one most popular book so far in 2025. The book is the fifth novel in the popular Fourth Wing series. The novel follows the character, Violet, as she must use her training from Basgiath War College to save those who she loves the most. Violet must use all of her bravery and strength to protect others and also keep secrets while doing so. Thie new release is sure to be a page turner. The series can be bought at Barnes and Noble and would be a great way to start off summer reading.
Next in line is an addition to one of the most popular book series and movie franchises out there. Suzanna Collins published the newest addition of the Hunger Games series in March. Sunrise on the Reaping follows the loved character, Haymitch Abernathy. The novel tells the story of the 15th annual Hunger Games which were the games featuring Haymitch himself. With this being the year of the Quarter Quell, Haymitch as well as three other district 12 members are selected for the games. Haymitch now has to face his terrifying fate and fight for himself in and out of the arena. This addition to the popular series is sure to secure a spot on your summer reading list.
To follow, at number four, The Crash by Freida McFadden is a newly released thriller mystery which deserves a spot on your bookshelf this year. The novel follows Teagan, a young expecting mother desperate to escape her old life, as she heads to her brothers home. Teagan unexpectedly becomes trapped in a blizzard and not much long after, she crashes. Luckly to her rescue, a kind couple take her in. Outwardly kind but also intimidating, the couple tend to Teagan’s injuries and make her feel comfortable. Soon she realizes that her rescuer’s are really her biggest threat. Freida McFadden released the novel in January and it can be found at Barnes and Noble. This shocking thriller will provide an excellent start to your summer reading list.
Through the year, many enticing new novels have been released to readers. Whether they be add-ons to a favorited series, or a new single book, so far the 2025 novels have been a big hit! Get your summer reading started with one of these popular new releases
Sources: https://www.goodreads.com/book/popular_by_date
