On this episode of UBT, we kick off Season 3 with a discussion of our top reads for 2025. We breakdown our favorite 5 books, plus 3 bonus niche books.

Books discussed:

• A Darkness So Sweet by Emma Hamm
• Whispers of the Deep by Emma Hamm
• Hidden Roots by Clio Evans
• The Dungeon Crawler Carl series by Matt Dinniman
• Leave Me Behind by KM Moronova
• Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
• How Does It Feel? by Jeneane O'Riley
• Blood Over Bright Haven by M.L. Wong
• Tusk Love by Thea Guanzon
• Hat Trick by Chelsea Curto
• Calamity by Constance Fay
• Out of the Woods by Hannah Bonam-Young
• Kiss of the Basilisk by Lindsay Straube
• Thrum by Meg Smitherman
• If You Love Me by Helena Hunting