Reading List // 2025 — MATT DURAND

Below is the list of novels, both fiction and nonfiction, along with graphic novels and audio books that I read or listened to in 2025. For each book read, I rated it on a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being the least enjoyable and 10 being the most satisfying. I based the ratings on how developed the characters were, whether or not the plot was engaging, and the stylistic flair of each writer. As a disclaimer, these are just my personal opinions. I love reading and writing and would never want to discourage anyone from putting down their phone and picking up a book. While there were some stories that I didn’t personally love or connect with, your experience might differ. Now, on to the lists.

Books
Read

27 GRAPHIC NOVELS
Read

24 AUDIO BOOKS
LISTENED TO

15

2025 Books Read

This year I tackled some lengthy novels, among them two by Stephen King (The Stand & It) as well as Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurty. Also this year I continued reading through Michael Connelly’s Harry Bosch series, which I loved. Entertaining, quick easy reads.

Surprise, Kill, Vanish (10/10)
Annie Jacobson
All The Colors Of The Dark (7/10)
Chris Whitaker
The Stand (5/10)
Stephen King
The Day of The Jackal (6/10)
Frederick Forsyth
The Monkey's Raincoat (8/10)
Robert Crais
The Stalking Angel (7/10)
Robert Crais
Cujo (7/10)
Stephen King
The Guns of John Moses Browning (10/10)
Nathan Gorestein
Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow (10/10)
Gabrielle Zevin
Lullaby Town (7/10)
Robert Crais
Gun Barons (5/10)
John Bainbridge Jr.
You Like It Darker (9/10)
Stephen King
Code name: Pale Horse (10/10)
Scott Payne
Spider-man: Carnage In New York (9/10)
David Michelinie
Flood Tide (6/10)
Clive Cussler
Rogue Heroes (10/10)
Ben Macintyre
The Concrete Blonde (10/10)
Michael Connelly
The Last Coyote (10/10)
Michael Connelly
The Investigator (5/10)
John Sanford
Salem's Lot (8/10)
Stephen King
Lonesome Dove (9/10)
Larry McMurty
Post Office (9/10)
Charles Bukowski
Trunk Music (8/10)
Michael Connelly
Angel's Flight (9/10)
Michael Connelly
Dead Man's Walk (9/10)
Larry McMurty
It (4/10)
Stephen King
City of Bones (9/10)
Michael Connelly

2025 Graphic Novels Read

Bowling With Corpses (4/10)
Mike Mignola
Conan: Battle of The Black Stone (4/10)
Jim Zub
Bone Parish (Complete Series) (9/10)
Cullen Bunn
Helen of Wyndhorn (7/10)
Tom King
The Sixth Gun (Omnibus - Vol.1) (7/10)
Cullen Bunn
Harrow County (Omnibus - Vol.1) (7/10)
Cullen Bunn
Dick Tracy (Vol.1) (7/10)
Alex Segura
Nightwing (Vol.1) (9/10)
Tom Taylor
Nightwing (Vol.2) (10/10)
Tom Taylor
Savage Dragon (Ultimate Coll. Vol.1) (7/10)
Eric Larsen
Nightwing (Vol.3) (9/10)
Tom Taylor
Nightwing (Vol.4) (7/10)
Tom Taylor
Nightwing (Vol.5) (10/10)
Tom Taylor
Nightwing (Vol.6) (8/10)
Tom Taylor
Nightwing (Vol.7) (10/10)
Tom Taylor
Savage Dragon (Ultimate Coll. Vol.2) (7/10)
Eric Larsen
Prodigy: Slaves of Mars (5/10)
Mark Millar
Zatanna: Bringing Down The House (10/10)
Mariko Tamaki
Once Upon A Time At The End Of The World (Vol.1) (10/10)
Jason Aaron
Once Upon A Time At The End Of The World (Vol.2) (10/10)
Jason Aaron
Once Upon A Time At The End Of The World (Vol.3) (10/10)
Jason Aaron
Absolute Batman (Vol.1) (9/10)
Scott Synder
Absolute Superman (Vol.1) (6/10)
Jason Aaron
Amazing Spider-Man Modern Era Collection: Coming Home (10/10)
J. Michael Straczynski