These books from 2025 will make it your reading year
“Read more” than? Sounds like a good plan – especially if you have the right reading for it. I took this resolution to heart in 2024 and devoured a total of 55 books. Now 2025 is already in the starting blocks and promises a lot of new reading treasures.
Whether profound, inspiring essays or stirring ones: We have put together a selection of books that we are most looking forward to in 2025.
“Female Working” von Veronika Fischer
In Veronika Fischer's new book, we can expect an exciting analysis of what our work culture could look like if we move away from male-dominated principles such as “higher, better, further” and instead focus on female qualities such as intuition, solidarity and balance.
In “Female Working” Veronika Fischer examines the historical devaluation of female abilities and uses feminist literature and interviews with artists to show how we can specifically integrate our creative strength into work and everyday life in order to reduce stress and gain more joy in life.
“Female Working” von Veronika Fischer
“Unstillbar” by Britta Fuchs
Britta Fuchs addresses the topic in her bookfrom a critical and multi-layered perspective. With a personal perspective, scientific findings and historical background, she shows how much social pressure, taboos and debates influence the breastfeeding process. Why is breastfeeding often taken for granted or without an alternative? What role do equality, physical self-determination and individual decisions play?
The author calls for us to rethink breastfeeding - away from “breast or bottle” and towards a self-determined approach to a complex, emotionally charged topic. A book that informs and removes taboos.
“Unstillbar” by Britta Fuchs
"Rebellinnen der Philosophie" von Kristin Gjesdal
“Rebels of Philosophy” presents twelve impressive women who have shaped modern philosophy - and yet have often disappeared from historiography. Gjesdal brings us closer to thinkers like Germaine de Staël, who grappled with the consequences of the French Revolution, Rosa Luxemburg, who fought for social justice in the 19th century, and Angela Davis, who resisted American racism in the 1970s.
As philosophers and activists, these women were far ahead of their time, and their thinking continues to have great significance today. The author shows that her ideas and her resistance are still important.
"Rebellinnen der Philosophie" von Kristin Gjesdal
Essays, Column, Biography 2025
“Coming Together” by Heike Kleen
In her columns, Heike Kleen deals with provocative questions about sex and gender roles. Does every woman need five lovers? Do men have a right to? And what happens to our desire when we leave traditional role models behind? Kleen examines how deeply patriarchal influences our sexual lives - and that a “maybe” often says more than a careless “yes” or “no”.
She advocates for more equality, self-empowerment and the removal of taboos around sexuality. For them, real understanding between the sexes is the key to true intimacy and trust, which ultimately makes sex something complex and enriching.
“Coming Together” by Heike Kleen
“Cats and Capitalism” by Courtney Gustafson
In her literary memoir “Cats and Capitalism,” Courtney Gustafson tells the story of a group of stray cats who suddenly appear in her life and turn it completely upside down. With warmth and depth, she describes how these animals not only demand care, but also raise important questions about empathy, mental health, animal welfare and social activism.
The book invites us to think about the relationships between people, animals and digital communities. It shows how solidarity and responsibility can help support each other - and what we can learn from cats about life under capitalism.
“Cats and Capitalism” by Courtney Gustafson
“The Third Gilmore Girl” by Kelly Bishop
In her memoir, Kelly Bishop takes us on a journey through her life as an actress and ballet dancer. Known from “Gilmore Girls” and “Dirty Dancing,” she offers insights into her career, from her beginnings as a dancer to her unforgettable film and TV roles.
She talks about her turbulent marriage, difficult decisions, her commitment to women's rights and the loss of her second husband. With humor and reflection, she opens her heart and gives a personal look behind the scenes of Hollywood and Broadway.
“The Third Gilmore Girl” by Kelly Bishop
“Fomo Sapiens: 34 questions that keep me up at night” by Valerie Huber
In “Fomo Sapiens” Valerie Huber takes us on a journey through the fears and challenges of generations Y and Z. In 34 essays, she explores the pressing questions that torment young people in times of crisis: How do we find confidence in an uncertain world? How do we overcome the constant fear of missing out? With honest thoughts and personal experiences, Huber calls on us to look for hope and solidarity despite all fears. An encouraging book for anyone looking for perspective in an uncertain time.
“Fomo Sapiens: 34 questions that keep me up at night” by Valerie Huber
Romanians 2025
“The Anatomy of Loneliness” by Louise Pelt
Olive, a young journalist, dreams of the big story and a place where she can truly feel at home. Despite a loving family, she feels that she is missing something to be completely happy. When she researches an old compass belonging to her grandmother, she hopes to finally find clarity about her own future.
