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EPISODE · Dec 18, 2025 · 1H 2M

2025 Book Awards

from Paperback Ponderings · host Sarah & Kyla

The end of the year is here, so let's talk favourites! Join Sarah and Kyla this week for an awards-style episode where they present nominees and winners for all the relevant categories of a favourite book. From Best Romantic Tension and Coolest Magic System, to Top 3 Overall Books of the Year, the girls are getting into the nitty gritty of their favourite books of 2025 and you're guaranteed to add some new reads to your TBR after listening! [00:40] Best Romantic Tension[05:15] Best Found Family [09:09] Favourite Female Main Character[13:39] Favourite Male Main Character[19:53] Best Side Character{25:23] Most Exciting Plot [29:50] Coolest Magic System[35:55] Best Atmosphere/Setting[41:18] Favourite New Author [45:11] Favourite New Series[49:07] Favourite 2025 Release[51:52] Favourite 2025 Debut[55:12] Top 3 Overall Books of the Year

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The end of the year is here, so let's talk favourites! Join Sarah and Kyla this week for an awards-style episode where they present nominees and winners for all the relevant categories of a favourite book. From Best Romantic Tension and Coolest Magic System, to Top 3 Overall Books of the Year, the girls are getting into the nitty gritty of their favourite books of 2025 and you're guaranteed to add some new reads to your TBR after listening! [00:40] Best Romantic Tension[05:15] Best Found Family [09:09] Favourite Female Main Character[13:39] Favourite Male Main Character[19:53] Best Side Character{25:23] Most Exciting Plot [29:50] Coolest Magic System[35:55] Best Atmosphere/Setting[41:18] Favourite New Author [45:11] Favourite New Series[49:07] Favourite 2025 Release[51:52] Favourite 2025 Debut[55:12] Top 3 Overall Books of the Year

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