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Best Books

Best Books - Our 2025 Favorites
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Get recommendations from those who know books best: your local King County Library System staff!

We've handpicked the 2025 titles we adore and that made us laugh, cry, gasp, and stay up way too late. Looking for something new? We're happy to share these favorites with you. Read on to discover what we've been raving about!

Want to know the most checked-out titles of 2025? Check out our community favorites below.

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Fiction  |  Nonfiction  |  Audiobooks  |  Teens  |  Kids  |  En Español  |  Community Favorites

Fiction
It's clever, cutting, and propulsive all the way to the end. - Katy, Woodmont Library
I could not put it down, I had to know what would happen to this character next. - Jonna, Black Diamond Library
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Nonfiction
Perry's writing is lyrical, and the mix of the mystical, practical and sociological is fascinating... It felt like a privilege to get the opportunity to learn from her. - Ben, Kenmore Library
As a Seattle area native, reading this book made me take a fresh look at Seattle. I highly recommend it for locals, newcomers, and vistors. - Kate, Carnation Library
A crucial read for anybody interested in how to maintain and support the health of our whole community. - Gabriel, Shoreline Library
If you are curious or need a reference source about clothing or style, this is your book. - Romy, Des Moines Library
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Audiobooks
I really loved the execution of this joint memoir and really appreciated hearing it told in the authors’ own voices. More than anything, it made me want to get more into home renovation! - Jessica, Newcastle Library
It's a great thriller that also raises awareness about the tragedy of missing Tribal women - an issue that doesn't get nearly enough attention. - Antonella, Service Center
A captivating novel that had me eagerly listening for more. - Tina, Black Diamond Library
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Teens
A heartwarming coming of age story about finding yourself, your true friends, and your purpose in life. No football knowledge necessary. - Gabriel, Shoreline Library
The characters all had distinct voices and motivations, and I really enjoyed how the plot slowly weaved together their stories. The spooky moments were also well done. - Cejay, Enumclaw Library
An exciting adventure story with fascinating mysteries and a powerful point of view. The way that they write about possession and spirituality is truly singular.
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Kids
Despite experiencing homelessness, their routine is filled with care, resilience, and quiet dignity. It is thought-provoking, heartbreaking and moving. - Lynn, Service Center
This book is funny, philosophical, imaginative, a little creepy, and very well written. It has all the makings of a classic fantasy adventure. - Destinee, White Center Library
This one stopped me in my tracks. - Sharon, Maple Valley Library
It's a great book to read aloud and a guarantee to get a laugh out of children and adults. - Rachel, Valley View Library
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Spanish

Handpicked titles written in Spanish or centered on Latinx culture.

Gorgeous artwork and a simple, sweet story. - Sharon, Maple Valley Library
Amazing story of the struggle and passion of a rebellious Tsotsil woman who shapes her own destiny while sharing the wisdom of Indigenous peoples. - Jessica, Service Center
This book's vibrant illustrations and text allow readers to feel the love being shown through the pages.
A powerful and moving historical fiction novel written by local author María de Lourdes Victoria about the power of love between a mother and her daughters and how this bond can defy time, distance, and the horrors of war. - Jessica, Service Center
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KCLS Community Favorites

We're excited to share the books you loved most this year. These titles were the top checkouts by KCLS patrons in all formats: print, ebooks, and audiobooks. Dive into the stories that captured our community's curiosity in 2025!

Top Fiction Titles

  1. The Women - Kristin Hannah, opens a new window
  2. Onyx Storm  - Rebecca Yarros, opens a new window
  3. The Wedding People - Alison Espach, opens a new window
  4. Here One Moment - Liane Moriarty, opens a new window
  5. James: A Novel - Percival Everett, opens a new window

Top Nonfiction Titles

  1. The Let Them Theory - Mel Robbins
  2. Revenge of the Tipping Point - Malcolm Gladwell
  3. The Anxious Generation - Jonathan Haidt
  4. Braiding Sweetgrass - Robin Wall Kimmerer
  5. Careless People - Sarah Wynn-Williams

Top Teen Titles

  1. Sunrise on the Reaping - Suzanne Collins
  2. A Court of Thorns and Roses - Sarah J. Maas
  3. The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes - Suzanne Collins
  4. Throne of Glass - Sarah J. Maas
  5. The Hunger Games - Suzanne Collins

Top Kids Titles

  1. Dog Man: Big Jim Begins - Dav Pilkey
  2. Dog Man: The Scarlet Shedder - Dav Pilkey
  3. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hot Mess - Jeff Kinney
  4. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Deep End - Jeff Kinney
  5. The Wild Robot - Peter Brown

Top Titles En Español

Top Spanish ebook: Haunting Adeline: Nunca te Dejare - H.D. Carlton
Top Spanish print book: En Agosto Nos Vemos - Gabriel García Márquez
Top Spanish audiobook: Proyecto Hail Mary - Andy Weir

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