This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann & QuizMaster Jess chat about the BEST books they read in 2025. From their spiciest read to the biggest plot twist, the two uncover every favourite. This episode is for anyone who’s still trying to hit their reading goal this year or wants to start building their 2026 TBR list! 

And since this is the last episode for 2025, we wanted to give a massive thank you for an incredible year! From Lauren Roberts to Brynne Weaver, we chatted with some of the top authors in the romance genre and could not be more grateful!! Whether you’ve listened to every episode or this is your first one, thank you for your support. Looking forward to another incredible year! 

CHAPTERS: 

0:00 Introduction and how we met

1:56 2025 reading goals

4:40 Jess’ favourite trivia

6:25 Our other reading goals

9:12 Top trope of 2025

10:36 A book we wanna read again for the first time

16:40 A book couple we’d third wheel for

17:55 Most shocking plot twist

22:50 Best enemies-to-lovers book

28:50 Most surprising favourite this year

32:50 Most emotionally damaging book

37:28 Spiciest book 

40:00 Honourable Mentions

43:30 Bookish Trivia

47:40 What we’re excited for in 2025

50:40 THANK YOU <3

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