My favorite book that I read in 2025 features a heartwarming friendship, unexpected twists, and a race.
Jason Cashman is 10 years old when he meets Murray McBride, a former major league baseball player who is 100.
One has a terminal illness and the other is racing to help him fulfill his five wishes before he dies.
The Five Wishes of Mr. Murray McBride, by Joe Siple, had me wishing it wouldn’t end. You’ll find out why when you read this wonderful story.
If you are looking for other ideas for your next book, see my list of reviews, with links to my reviews of the books. I read at least 50 books a year, but only post comments about ones I recommend.
I would love to hear about your favorite book of 2025; post yours in comments below. Here’s to 2026!
Books and my backpack 
Thank you for the recommendation. Is it a true story?
I can’t compete with 50 books! I’ve managed 13 this year, which is quite good for me. Around one a month.
I think my favourite book was Val Karren’s ‘The Tales of a Fly By Night’ – a collections of short travel stories from all over the world, which were delightfully observed and beautifully written. It’s one of those rare books to which I would have awarded six stars if I could!
It was travel writing at its best and I highly recommend it.
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I appreciate your recommendation. I will check it out.
I don’t think it is based on a true story.
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Well, maybe I should start reading fiction. The last fiction book I read was Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus, which was superb – although maybe as a female biochemist I was a little biased…
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