#87: Favorite Reads of 2025 | Part 2 (with Andrew Drake)

With 2025 behind us, my brother Andrew and I check in with each other to talk about some of the most powerful, entertaining, and interesting books we read in the second half of the year. Between the two of us, we read a lot of books (probably too many) so these were, for us, the best of the best.We use the following questions as a guide:Which book surprised you the most?What is the most ambitious book you read this year?Which book had the best prose?What is one book that made you cry?Which book impacted your life the most?What was your personal favorite? As we answer these six questions, we venture down a few side streets and touch on a variety of topics such as goal setting, purple prose, contemplative prayer, and even Count Dooku's journey to the Dark Side. If you enjoy the written word and enjoy stumbling across new books, chances are, you'll find something here you'll love!