The best books of 2025

<p>Marieke Hardy is a writer, broadcaster and former panelist on the ABC&rsquo;s <em>First Tuesday Book Club</em>.</p> <p>Marieke&rsquo;s passion and enthusiasm for the books she loves is contagious. But she&rsquo;s also direct and unapologetic when a book isn&rsquo;t for her, so you always know that when she recommends something, it&rsquo;s going to be worth your time.</p> <p>Her list of favourite books starts with a sprawling novel about friendship and love &ndash; and winds its way through so many other huge themes: grief, violence, war, and how the internet has ruined us.</p> <p>Today, Marieke Hardy with her five favourite books of 2025.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>If you enjoy&nbsp;<em>7am</em>, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at <a href="http://7ampodcast.com.au/support">7ampodcast.com.au/support</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Socials:</strong><strong> </strong>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a></p> <p><strong>Guest:</strong> Writer and literary critic Marieke Hardy</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>