Amazon has pulled back the curtain on the UK's reading habits for 2025, revealing the most-read titles on its Kindle platform. The annual data release highlights a year of page-turning fiction, with some unexpectedly bold genres capturing the nation's attention. In a boon for book lovers, every title featured in the round-up is currently available at a significant discount on the retail giant's website.
The Bestselling Titles That Dominated UK Kindles
The undisputed champion of UK fiction for the year is Freida McFadden's psychological thriller "The Housemaid". Crowned the nation's favourite book, this title has enjoyed a prestigious run on both the Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller lists. Shoppers can currently snap up the paperback for a mere £3, a dramatic reduction from its usual £10.99 price tag. For Kindle users, it's available for £2.99 or free with a Kindle Unlimited subscription. Reader reviews consistently praise its unputdownable quality, with one customer boasting of finishing it "in 24 hours!".
McFadden secured another spot in the top ranks with "The Boyfriend," which has seen its price slashed from £9.99 to £5. The list also showcases the power of social media-driven trends, particularly from BookTok. Two romance series by Elsie Silver – the Chestnut Springs and Rose Hill collections – were identified as the most-binged series of the year. These small-town romance novels, noted for their "spicy" themes, have taken TikTok's literary community by storm.
Fantasy Epics and the Hardware Behind the Habit
Fantasy fans have also left a major mark on the 2025 reading landscape. Rebecca Yarros's dragon-filled saga "Fourth Wing" proved immensely popular, with its first instalment becoming the number one bestseller on Amazon. The novel, set in a brutal, archaic school for dragon riders, is now priced at £5.48, down from £10.99. For shoppers collecting Waterstones points, it remains available online for £8.99.
This surge in digital reading is facilitated by the Kindle device itself, which over 5,000 people purchased in December alone. The latest generation model is currently on sale for £79.99. Customers frequently commend its compact design and paper-like screen quality, which offers an authentic reading experience without sleep-disrupting blue light.
Where to Find the Top Reads
For readers eager to dive into the year's biggest stories, the complete collection offers significant savings. The five-book Chestnut Springs series bundle is priced at £23.75, while the four-book Rose Hill series set costs £34.64. Amazon notes that both series are selling rapidly following the announcement.
The data ultimately paints a vivid picture of a year in UK reading: a blend of gripping thrillers, socially-powered romance series, and immersive fantasy, all increasingly consumed on convenient, dedicated e-readers. With major discounts now in effect, it presents a prime opportunity for Brits to catch up on the stories that defined 2025.
