13 Best Kindle Unlimited Books to Read in 2025

For those seeking the top Kindle unlimited books, we've curated a list of must-reads for every book lover.
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We have combed through the vast library of top kindle unlimited books to bring you a list that’s sure to impress. Our focus? Only books that grip you from the get-go, keep you entertained and make you think. We’ve picked stories that tug at heartstrings and self-help books that get you inspired. Whether you’re into thrilling mysteries, enlightening memoirs, or motivational reads, this list has something for everyone. So, grab your Kindle, sit back, and happy reading!

On this list:

13 The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

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  • Genre: Thriller
  • Formats: Kindle, Paperback, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2019
  • Pages: 323

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Mind-bending thriller that had us on edge. The twist flew over our heads until it smacked us on the face!

12 Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens

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  • Genre: Mystery, Drama
  • Formats: Kindle, Hardcover, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2018
  • Pages: 368

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The beautiful mix of mystery and nature. Sometimes had us Googling about marshes instead of reading, we confess.

11 Atomic Habits by James Clear

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  • Genre: Self-help
  • Formats: Kindle, Paperback, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2018
  • Pages: 320

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Life-changing advice packed in simple writing. Encourages good habits but doesn’t exactly make us wash the dishes.

10 Educated by Tara Westover

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  • Genre: Memoir
  • Formats: Kindle, Hardcover, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2018
  • Pages: 352

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Inspirational memoir about determination. We stopped procrastinating to finish it.

9 The Last Wish by Andrzej Sapkowski

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  • Genre: Fantasy
  • Formats: Kindle, Paperback, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2008
  • Pages: 384

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Classic fantasy that birthed a video game series. Gave us intense witcher vibes.

8 The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson

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  • Genre: Self-help
  • Formats: Kindle, Paperback, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2016
  • Pages: 224

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Brutally honest self-help book. Made us rethink giving a f*** about waffles.

7 The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

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  • Genre: Fiction
  • Formats: Kindle, Hardcover, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2020
  • Pages: 304

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A story about choices and their impact. If only we had a library to re-choose our high school haircut.

6 Circe by Madeline Miller

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  • Genre: Fantasy, Mythology
  • Formats: Kindle, Paperback, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2018
  • Pages: 393

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Beautifully written with a mix of mythology. Transported us to ancient Greece, minus the olive diet.

5 The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett

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  • Genre: Fiction
  • Formats: Kindle, Hardcover, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2020
  • Pages: 352

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Powerful narrative weaving racial identity with tales of two sisters.

4 Becoming by Michelle Obama

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  • Genre: Memoir
  • Formats: Kindle, Hardcover, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2018
  • Pages: 448

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The former First Lady’s voice brings warmth to her life’s journey. Inspiring read, even made us want to exercise!

3 The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

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  • Genre: Fiction
  • Formats: Kindle, Paperback, Audiobook
  • Year released: 1988
  • Pages: 208

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Timeless tale of following dreams. A reminder that detours are also part of the treasure map.

2 The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah

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  • Genre: Fiction
  • Formats: Kindle, Hardcover, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2015
  • Pages: 440

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Heart-wrenching WWII story of two sisters. We suggest tissues, lots of them.

1 Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

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  • Genre: Science Fiction
  • Formats: Kindle, Hardcover, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2021
  • Pages: 496

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The best of the best! Why? Because it’s a sci-fi masterpiece that blends humor, science, and humanity so seamlessly, it’s as if the universe conspired to gift us this gem. Andy Weir has not only crafted an enthralling story of survival and resilience, but he also tossed in some laugh-out-loud moments proving science doesn’t have to be serious business all the time. The protagonist’s journey is riveting, filled with unexpected friendships and challenges that test not only the limits of space but of oneself. We eagerly flipped each page, hooked more intensely than we’d been in ages, and ended with a gigantic grin. It’s the kind of book that reminds us why reading is magic.

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Steve Peterson

Hi there! I'm Steve Peterson, a passionate reading enthusiast who loves nothing more than getting lost in a good book. My love for literature spans across genres, from thrilling mysteries and gripping fantasy to thought-provoking non-fiction.

I hope my reviews help you find the perfect next book to dive into!