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Top 5 Most Anticipated Books of January 2025: Must-Read Releases

 

Here are the top 5 books I’m most excited about this month! From dragons to second chances, and post-apocalyptic love stories, there’s something for everyone. Which one are you adding to your TBR?

1. A Language of Dragons by S.F. Williamson
Release Date: January 2, 2025
Genre: Historical Fantasy

In 1923 London, dragons soar through the skies, and Vivien Featherswallow is about to find herself at the heart of a civil war. A secret code, a hidden language, and a slow-burn enemies-to-lovers romance make this debut a must-read for fans of dark academia and sweeping fantasy.


2. The Last Bookstore on Earth by Lily Braun-Arnold
Release Date: January 7, 2025
Genre: Dystopian Romance

Liz has been holed up in an abandoned bookstore, surviving the devastation of the first storm. When another storm threatens, she’s forced to team up with Maeve, a stranger with a mysterious past. This post-apocalyptic love story explores survival, secrets, and second chances in a world falling apart.


3. Immortal by Sue Lynn Tan
Release Date: January 7, 2025
Genre: Mythology-inspired Fantasy

Liyen, heir to the throne of Tianxia, must confront a ruthless God of War after being poisoned. As she navigates political turmoil and a forbidden attraction, she must decide what she’s willing to sacrifice to save her people. If you love mythology, power struggles, and romance, this is the book for you.


4. Brewed with Love by Shelly Page
Release Date: January 14, 2025
Genre: Romantic Fantasy

Sage Bishop is determined to save her family’s apothecary, but when her ex-best friend and first crush, Ximena, is hired to help, things get complicated. Together, they must solve a mystery that could make or break the future of Bishop Brews. A heartwarming, magical romance perfect for fans of second chances and small-town charm.


5. The In-Between Bookstore by Edward Underhill
Release Date: January 14, 2025
Genre: Magical Realism

Darby returns to his childhood town and finds the bookstore he once worked at stuck in time, frozen in 2009. When he meets a teenager who looks just like his younger self, he’s offered a chance to change his life. This is a poignant, time-bending story about love, self-discovery, and the choices that shape our lives.


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