Vern is a prodigious reader. On this week's GAINcast he discusses what makes his top 10 books of 2025 stand out, as well as some additional reading recommendations.

For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2026/02/gaincast-episode-295-book-review/

The following links were also referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic:

• The GAINcast is sponsored by GAIN and by HMMR Media. Join HMMR Media to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more.
• Vern's own new book was recently released. Learn more and order here: Building the Complete Athlete.
• Vern discussed his top books of 2023, 2022 and 2021 on GAINcast 277, GAINcast 259 and GAINcast 231. You can also read his book lists from 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2019.