Editor’s note: The following is a press release from the King County Library System.

ISSAQUAH, WA — King County Library System today unveiled its 2025 Best Books list, showcasing more than 140 standout titles recommended by staff from across its 50 community libraries. This year’s selections span six categories — adult fiction and nonfiction, plus kids, teen, audiobook and Spanish language titles — offering something for readers of all ages and interests.

KCLS’ annual homage to books has become a patron favorite in the more than 20 years since its inception. In addition to library staff picks, KCLS also reveals its patrons’ most-read titles of the year. For the second year in a row, Washington author Kristin Hannah’s tour de force, “The Women” was the most checked-out title across KCLS

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