A Look Back at 2025: The Most Purchased Books in Latvian and English

Even as a new year unfolds, the joy of reading is timeless. That’s why we invite you to look back at 2025 and revisit the books that resonated most strongly with our readers.

The list of the most purchased books in 2025 reflects a wide range of interests and reading habits. In Latvian, readers showed strong interest in both original works by local authors and carefully selected translations that opened doors to international literature. In English, the charts were led by globally recognized bestsellers that made an impact on readers worldwide.

These lists are more than just numbers - they tell a story about the themes, ideas, and voices that inspired, challenged, and entertained readers throughout the year. They also serve as a valuable guide for anyone looking for their next great read.

TOP 20 books in Latvian:

1.    ‘’Glikozes revolūcija’’ Džesija Inčauspija
2.    ‘’Kolēģe’’ Frīda Makfadena
3.    ‘’Mājkalpotāja tevi vēro’’ Frīda Makfadena
4.    ‘’Skolotāja’’ Frīda Makfadena
5.    ‘’Trīs izbēgušas kapibaras’’ Mateuss Bērs
6.     ‘’Arī saulei ir plankumi’’ Dace Judina
7.    ‘’Nožēlojot tevi’’ Kolīna Hūvere
8.     ‘’Reizēm. Vienmēr. Nekad’’ Virdžīnija Lejiņa
9.    ‘’Skudriņa kāpēcīte, 6’’ Rasa Dmuhovskiene
10.    ‘’Dažreiz es meloju’’ Alise Fīnija
11.    ‘’Mamma drīz nāks’’ Treisija Sjēra
12.    ‘’Iezīmētie’’ Makss Sēks
13.    ‘’Par katru cenu’’ Dace Judina
14.    ‘’Providences liecinieks’’ Ineta Meimane
15.    ‘’Mājkalpotājas kāzas’’ Frīda Makfadena
16.    ‘’Bērnudienas komunālijā’’ Zane Daudziņa
17.    ‘’Plūsti kā upe’’ Šellija Rīda
18.    ‘’Putni’’ grāmata ar lukturīti
19.    ‘’Ķermenis atceras’’ Besels Van Der Kolks
20.    ‘’Kafija un cigaretes. Astrīda’’ Ieva Struka

TOP 20 books in English:

1.    ‘’Onyx Storm’’ Rebecca Yarros
2.    ‘’Lights Out’’ Navessa Allen
3.    ‘’A Court of Thorns and Roses’’ Sarah J. Maas
4.    ‘’Twisted Love’’ Ana Huang
5.    ‘’A Court of Mist and Fury’’ Sarah J. Maas
6.    ‘’A Court of Wings and Ruin’’ Sarah J. Maas
7.    ‘’If He Had Been with Me’’ Laura Nowlin
8.    ‘’King of Envy’’ Ana Huang
9.     ‘’Baltic. The Future of Europe’’ Oliver Moody
10.    ‘’The Let Them Theory’’ Mel Robbins
11.    ‘’Iron Flame’’ Rebecca Yarros
12.    ‘’Fearless’’ Lauren Roberts
13.    ‘’Twisted Games’’ Ana Huang
14.    ‘’Crime and Punishment’’ Fyodor Dostoevsky
15.    ‘’A Court of Silver Flames’’ Sarah J. Maas
16.    ‘’The Secret History’’ Donna Tart
17.    ‘’Fourth Wing’’ Rebecca Yarros
18.    ‘’Powerless’’ Lauren Roberts
19.    ‘’White Nights’’ Fyodor Dostoevsky
20.    ‘’Pride and Prejudice’’ Jane Austen