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hermetic

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7. To end the 2025 Best Book thread,

Reply to hermetic (Original post)

Mon Jan 26, 2026, 12:20 PM

9 hrs ago

I had to mention I Inherited a Mixed Animal from Uncle Living in Woods, a book whose plot was born right here at DU in the Lounge over 20 years ago, by Richard Martin. It was just published in 2025. As I said back in November, I've never read a book that's made me laugh so much.

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What are the BEST BOOKS you've read in 2025? [View all] hermetic Jan 2025 OP

James: A Novel--Percival Everett randr Jan 2025 #1

Horse by Geraldine Brooks hermetic Jun 2025 #2

A big favorite! Bayard Jan 18 #5

So many to choose from LogDog75 Jan 1 #3

Sounds good hermetic Jan 4 #4

"Falling," by TJ Newman is a good one Bayard Jan 18 #6

To end the 2025 Best Book thread, hermetic 9 hrs ago #7