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As another year winds down, I’ve been looking back at the titles that shaped my thinking in 2025. This year’s list is a mix of older works that proved their relevance, analytical non-fiction that reframes how we see the world, and a pair of short Japanese novels that brought welcome literary calm. Here are the five books that stood out the most - and why they earned a spot on my list.

These five books made my 2024 top list and helped me in a year filled with complex problems looking for solutions. From understanding the co