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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Katie Rosseinsky

The best books to look out for in 2025, from Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie to Adam Kay

Must-reads: the books you can’t miss in 2025 - (Supplied)

Make sure you’ve got plenty of space on your bookshelves, because next year marks the release of a whole load of literary treats.

Fiction fans should keep an eye out for the return of literary heavyweights such as Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Stephen King and Eimear McBride, as well as a clutch of exciting debuts and hotly anticipated second novels from some of the most talked-about writers in recent years including Natasha Brown and Torrey Peters.

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