April 15, 2026

A Look Ahead to 2025's Most Anticipated Books

The Guardian's early picks for next year's literary landscape offer familiar names and intriguing returns.

The Guardian recently published a headline that grabbed our attention: "The best books of 2025." It's always interesting to see what publications are forecasting so far out, especially when they drop names like Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Ian McEwan, and Margaret Atwood. For readers, this isn't just about industry buzz; it's a chance to get a jump on what might be next for authors we admire, or to discover new voices that will shape conversations to come. Anticipating books from established authors provides a different kind of excitement than discovering a debut. When Margaret Atwood is mention…