It’s the end of 2025 already, and so the “Best of” lists are surfacing! Here are some of TMR’s Best fiction of the year, chosen by our dedicated team of contributors.
The Unworthy by Agustina Bazterrica
Amarinthine Chevrolet by Dennis Bolen
“As an enjoyable read [Amaranthine Chevrolet] combines a propulsive story line with interesting character studies and a thoughtful take on such issues as the importance of family and the attachment to material possessions.” — Theo Dombrowski
The Spirit of Scatarie by Lesley Crewe
“I really enjoyed the fact that [The Spirit of Scatarie] is written from the viewpoint of a spirit. The tears flowed during the last 80 pages or so.” — Sue Slade
In the Bear’s House by Bruce Hunter
“beautiful!” — Lucy E.M. Black
Read a piece by Bruce Hunter about the re-issue of In the Bear’s House on our Patreon!
Read why Bruce Hunter wrote this book!
Pickled in Love by Gina N. Brown
“I loved that [Pickled in Love] balanced sweet romantic vibes with humorous situations that mature people often face in the dating game.” — Sue Slade
The Pugilist and the Sailor by Nadia Ragbar
Read about why Nadia Ragbar wrote this book!
As the Earth Dreams: Black Canadian Speculative Stories edited by Terese Mason Pierre
Read an interview with Terese Mason Pierre here!
I Remember Lights by Ben Ladouceur
“Compulsively readable and highly accomplished.” — Ian Colford
Read why Ben Ladouceur wrote this book!
Now I Shall Leave You To Your Fate by Jean Marc Ah-Sen, Liz Harmer, Sophie McCreesh, and Fawn Parker
Read a special Why I Wrote this Book Takeover issue with the authors of Now I Shall Leave You to Your Fate!
The Northern by Jacob McArthur Mooney
Read about how W.P Kinsella influenced Jacob McArthur Mooney in Jeff Dupuis’ Patreon column, “Under the Influence”.
Skin by Catherine Bush
Who By Water by Greg Rhyno
White World by Saad T. Farooqi
Read an interview with Saad T Farooqi here!
Read why Saad T. Farooqi wrote this book!
A Quilting of Scars by Lucy E.M. Black
Read about why Lucy E.M. Black wrote this book!
