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This ended up being a fairly underwhelming year for my reading (quantity-wise, not quality). I finished 22 books total—20 new reads and 2 rereads. I didn’t spend nearly as much time in the indie space as I’d hoped. Only about a quarter of what I read came from indie authors. But it was a strong year for fiction, and I had the pleasure of reading some incredible works. As such, I, of course, want to give shoutouts to those I enjoyed the most. Here's Chiz's top 5 reads of 2025!

This was a solid year for reading. I finished 26 books—22 new reads and 4 rereads. While I set out to prioritize the indie market, I...