Best Fiction Books 2025 Uk List. From science fiction to gothic mystery, these are the books we recommend adding to your shelves this year, by authors including kiley reid and david nicholls. From cosy crime to moving memoirs, our critics pick the perfect holiday reading, whatever your tastes.

The best fiction books to read in 2025, from david nicholls to kiley reid. We asked our colleagues what they’ve enjoyed reading most this year — and here are the titles.