Every year, people make New Year's Resolutions or write down goals they want to achieve over the upcoming 12 months. Some want to be healthier, and others have professional goals.

One of the most popular New Year's resolutions that people make every year is reading more. For Centuries, reading books has been a hobby for those who have inquisitive minds and people who want to learn more about the world around them.

Science has proven that reading is also good for your health. Some studies demonstrate how reading helps brain health, improves vocabulary for communication and writing, enhances cognitive function, and can help lower blood pressure.

Whether you enjoy sitting down with a book at night before bed or playing an audiobook while you are driving, consuming books are a great way to unplug from the all-consuming digital world we live in today.

What Books Should You Add To Your List For 2025?

According to research compiled by the Canadian School Libraries Journal, reading Non-Fiction Books leads children to be more curious about learning in school along with assisting their grammar and language development.

For adults, reading Non-Fiction Books creates new layers of knowledge and improves the utilization of vocabulary in daily life. These books give everyone opportunities to learn about people of interest and present new information about events in history.

Our 2025 edition of book recommendations come from the worlds of Sports, Life Motivation and Inspiration, along with Movies and Entertainment, plus History. We have something for everyone to enjoy on this list:

20 Non-Fiction Reading Recommendations For 2025

Whether you are someone who made a New Year's resolution to do more reading or you are looking for some new reading recommendations when you hit the beach this summer, we have compiled 20 titles you should get your hands on. I have personally perused over 75 non-fiction books over the last six years and this list reflects some of my biggest interests:

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