We asked Times Union staffers, librarians, business owners, cominc book writers and readers like you to recommend their favorite books they read in 2025 - but they didn't need to be published in 2025.

From newborns and new homes to space adventures, reimagined classics and unsettling futures, January’s releases offer a fresh start, writes Ruth Concannon of Children’s Books Ireland ...

Join a world-renowned chef to get the right angle on fishing, meet a troubled boy coming to terms with grief, courage and ...

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In a great year for premium TV, the standout theme was the re-emergence of the science fiction genre with shows that were inventive and dynamic.

In the depths of winter there’s nothing better than an adventure you can enjoy from the warmth of home, and Caskey Russell’s “The Door on the Sea” is a perfect read for long, dark nights.

Kansas hides its treasures in the most unassuming places, and tucked away in the charming town of Frontenac sits a behemoth of bargains that defies all expectations. Past Time Antiques and Flea Market ...

For many new parents, a dislike of reading stems from their own classroom experiences in the early 2000s that emphasized ...

Our staff writes about the best books that they read over the course of the year. Our staff writes about the best books that they read over the course of the year. These days when you want to engage ...

Want to learn something new in the new year? Check out these deep-dive books from 2025 — nonfiction that will lead you to ...