Amazon unveiled its Best Books of 2025 list. Patrick Ryan’s Buckeye claims the No. 1 spot, chosen by the Amazon Editors for its captivating multigenerational storytelling. The top five also include Virginia Evans’ The Correspondent, Nina Willner’s The Boys in the Light,Ocean Vuong’s The Emperor of Gladness, andCharlotte McConaghy’s Wild Dark Shore.
Explore the top 10 picks of 2025 below and discover the full Best Books of the Year list on amazon.com/bestbooks.
Related Posts
Advertising has long been a vector for nefarious actors ranging from organized crime to a variety of other bad actors, but the proliferation of digital media and especially the programmatic advertising marketplace has given rise to increasing opportunities for purveyors of "malvertising" -- digital ads served to unsuspecting users that spread malware, compromise computer systems and harm consumers, publishers and platforms. And while the magnitude has been difficult to benchmark, much less track, weakening advertising marketplace conditions are projected to accelerate the proliferation of malvertising, according to the first of what is planned to be an ongoing series of "threat assessment" reports published for the ad industry by the Trustworthy Accountability Group (TAG).
All 195 stores will close for the day, giving 14,000 employees a paid day to spend outdoors and continuing a movement that has inspired millions to rethink the start of the holiday season.
In 2015, a simple question was asked at REI Co-op that would later spark a movement: What if we closed on Black Friday?
Susan Viscon, now the co-op's Chief New Ventures and Impact Officer, was part of that conversation. “When we first decided to close our doors on Black Friday, it was a leap,” she said. “It meant missing one of the biggest sales days of the year so our employees could be outdoors with their families and friends. But that was the point. Choosing time outside was an act of care that reflected our values and who we are as a co-op.”
What began as a single idea has become a legacy at the co-op. In 2022, REI made Opt Outside permanent, ensuring every employee continues to receive a paid day off to spend time outside.
SAPPI PRESENTS: Direct Mail and the Power
of Sensory Marketing--Webinar TODAY sign up in the link below.
Direct mail’s greatest strength is its physical presence. In today’s digital world, the tactile engagement of physical mail makes a powerful impact and leaves a lasting impression. It’s more than just a message—it’s an opportunity to strategically engage the senses and connect with consumers on multiple levels. Want to see how you can leverage the power of touch for your brand’s direct mail marketing plan?