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The Best Books of 2025 (So Far)

17.07.2025

We’re officially halfway through the year (OMG, HOW?!), and I’m somehow sixty-three books deep into 2025 already. It felt like the perfect time to hit pause, brew a cosy cuppa and reflect on some of the reads that have made me laugh, cry or/and stay up way too late...</P>
<p>Psst... Pls excuse the slightly wonky AI books in the pic… she’s trying her best! 📚💐</p>

We’re officially halfway through the year (OMG, HOW?!), and I’m somehow sixty-three books deep into 2025 already. It felt like the perfect time to hit pause, brew a cosy cuppa and reflect on some of the reads that have made me laugh, cry or/and stay up way too late...

Psst... Pls excuse the slightly wonky AI books in the pic… she’s trying her best! 📚💐

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Shelf Care: 2025 Reads

01.01.2025

<p>In 2023, I decided to start documenting my reads and recommendations, hoping to spark the same love for books in others that has always brought me so much joy and fulfilment. Reviewing over the past two years has developed into a hub of wholesome conversations and blossoming friendships with fellow bookworms who, like me, love sharing new favourite thrillers or dissecting plot twists that Just. Won’t. Let. Us. Go. I’m so grateful for everyone who’s joined this journey with me so far.</p>

<p>As the final pages of 2024 come to a close, I’m reflecting on another year of incredible books and unexpected finds. From thrilling plot twists to heartwarming stories, it’s been a journey I’m grateful for. As we step into 2025, I’m excited for the stories yet to be discovered… Here are my 2025 reads!</p>

In 2023, I decided to start documenting my reads and recommendations, hoping to spark the same love for books in others that has always brought me so much joy and fulfilment. Reviewing over the past two years has developed into a hub of wholesome conversations and blossoming friendships with fellow bookworms who, like me, love sharing new favourite thrillers or dissecting plot twists that Just. Won’t. Let. Us. Go. I’m so grateful for everyone who’s joined this journey with me so far.

As the final pages of 2024 come to a close, I’m reflecting on another year of incredible books and unexpected finds. From thrilling plot twists to heartwarming stories, it’s been a journey I’m grateful for. As we step into 2025, I’m excited for the stories yet to be discovered… Here are my 2025 reads!

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Shelf Care 2024: My Top Reads of the Year

18.12.2024

<p>My 2024 Shelf Care book reviews flourished this year, with 70+ books reviewed in total! It's developed into a hub of wholesome conversations and blossoming friendships with fellow bookworms who, like me, love sharing new favourite thrillers or dissecting plot twists that Just. Won’t. Let. Us. Go. I’m so grateful for everyone who’s joined this journey with me for my second year of reviewing.</p>
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As the final chapters of 2024 turn, I’m taking a hot minute to share my Top 15 Reads of 2024 (10 just wasn’t enough) that stole my heart, my sleep and sometimes my sanity! From page-turning thrillers to heartwarming tales, and everything in-between, these stories weren’t just reads - they were unforgettable experiences.</p>

My 2024 Shelf Care book reviews flourished this year, with 70+ books reviewed in total! It's developed into a hub of wholesome conversations and blossoming friendships with fellow bookworms who, like me, love sharing new favourite thrillers or dissecting plot twists that Just. Won’t. Let. Us. Go. I’m so grateful for everyone who’s joined this journey with me for my second year of reviewing.

As the final chapters of 2024 turn, I’m taking a hot minute to share my Top 15 Reads of 2024 (10 just wasn’t enough) that stole my heart, my sleep and sometimes my sanity! From page-turning thrillers to heartwarming tales, and everything in-between, these stories weren’t just reads - they were unforgettable experiences.

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Shelf Care: Reflecting on a Year of Reading + Looking Ahead to 2024

01.01.2024

<p>Last year, I decided to start documenting my reads and recommendations with the hope to ignite the same passion for reading in others that has always brought me so much joy and fulfilment.</p>
<p>As the 2023 chapter comes to a close, I've been reflecting on my literary journey this year with a profound sense of gratitude. The past year has been filled with literary treasures and unexpected discoveries. As we turn the page to 2024, I'm excited for the new chapter that awaits... Here are my 2024 reads! </p>

Last year, I decided to start documenting my reads and recommendations with the hope to ignite the same passion for reading in others that has always brought me so much joy and fulfilment.

As the 2023 chapter comes to a close, I've been reflecting on my literary journey this year with a profound sense of gratitude. The past year has been filled with literary treasures and unexpected discoveries. As we turn the page to 2024, I'm excited for the new chapter that awaits... Here are my 2024 reads!

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Shelf Care 2023: A Year of Reading, Sharing + Literary Escapes

01.01.2023

<p>In a world brimming with technological distractions and fast-paced lifestyles, I've always found solace in the world of words. </p>
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I decided to start documenting my reads and recommendations with the hope to ignite the same passion for reading in others that has always brought me so much joy and fulfilment... Happy reading!</p>

In a world brimming with technological distractions and fast-paced lifestyles, I've always found solace in the world of words.

I decided to start documenting my reads and recommendations with the hope to ignite the same passion for reading in others that has always brought me so much joy and fulfilment... Happy reading!

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A relaxed Aussie life/style blog based in sunny Perth, Western Australia. Hi, I’m Katie Rebekah – a forty-something Aussie citizen with a British accent, a love of adventure, a passion for storytelling and a fondness for overthinking. These are the musings from a life spent juggling creative passions, an ever-growing #TBR pile, our small (but spirited) petting zoo – and all the beautiful chaos of this wild and wonderful journey we call life.

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