Challenge: NYT 100 Best Books of 2025

Check out this selection of The New York Times best book from 2025! Read one title for extra points and a badge.

When you complete 1 task, you will earn 10 points and a badge.

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Task
Read August Lane by Regina Black
Read The Buffalo Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones
Read Death Takes me by Cristina Rivera Garza
Read The Director by Daniel Kehlmann
Read A Gentleman's Gentleman (on Libby) by TJ Alexander
Read Heartwood by Amity Gaige
Read The Hounding by Xenobe Purvis
Read The Slip by Lucas Schaefer
Read Awake: a memoir by Jen Hatmaker

Or select a book from the list! Did you know you have free access to The New York Times with your library card? Go to mcldaz.org -> Resources -> Newspapers. Or click this link. Follow the instructions on this page to get instant access to The New York Times. You can search for the list '100 Notable Books of 2025'.