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NPR staffers pick their favorite fiction reads of 2025 so far

NPR staffers pick their favorite fiction reads of 2025 so far

Summary

NPR staff shared their favorite fiction books of 2025 so far. They mentioned several titles they enjoyed, providing brief descriptions of the stories and characters.

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  • NPR staff shared their favorite fiction reads of 2025.
  • "All the Other Mothers Hate Me" by Sarah Harman involves a mom trying to solve a classmate's disappearance.
  • "Among Friends" by Hal Ebbott explores old friendships and emotions during a weekend gathering.
  • "Animal Instinct" by Amy Shearn features a woman creating an AI partner while navigating post-divorce life.
  • "The Antidote" by Karen Russell is a historical novel involving Dust Bowl events and a character known as the Prairie Witch.
  • "Audition" by Katie Kitamura involves a complex story about identity and motherhood.

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