The Albany NY Library in New York has published its list of favorite books for 2025. According to the library, selecting the titles was a challenging process, which supports the strength of the recommendations.

The list includes the following titles:

• Raising Hare: A Memoir by Christopher D. Cotter

• Pretend We're Dead: The Rise, Fall, and Resurrection of Women in Rock in the '90's by Tanya Patterson

• Trespasses by Louise Kennedy

These books have been highlighted as solid recommendations for readers in 2025.

Source: Albany NY Library

Source Type: Library

Source Location: Albany

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