One thing we always look out for when we read books are quotes that will be most memorable, put a smile on our faces, or even something that brings back a specific moment from the story. We have put together a list of some of the most memorable quotes from books released this year.
Keep in mind, this is not a list of our favorite books of the year, but rather a collection of standout lines that would make great additions to any trivia game. We’re currently working on our full list of favorite books and hope to share it soon.
1. Onyx Storm (The Empyrean, 3) (2025)
Author: Rebecca Yarros
Genre: Fantasy, Romantic Fantasy
Release Date: January 21, 2025
Publisher: Entangled: Red Tower Books
Quote:
“Everyone assumes she’ll wind up with you, but it’s my last name she ends up wearing on her flight jacket in formation.”
— Xaden Riorson
Author: S. A. Cosby
Genre: Crime Thriller, Family Drama
Release Date: June 10, 2025
Publisher: Flatiron Books / Pine & Cedar
Quote:
“Money is like acid. It burns through everything. Friendships, family, lovers, husband and wives. Whatever bond you think you have, money will make that shit dissolve. It’s acid.”
— Roman
Author: Elise Kova
Genre: Dark Academia, Fantasy Romance, Romantasy
Release Date: July 22, 2025
Publisher: Del Rey (US) / Hodderscape (UK)
Quote:
“This is Arcana Academy. Your future is your tuition.”
— Clara Graysword
4. Heat of the Everflame (The Kindred’s Curse Saga, Book Three)
Author: Penn Cole
Genre: Epic Fantasy, Romantasy, Adventure
Release Date: March 11, 2025
Publisher: Atria Books / Simon & Schuster
Quote:
“Is it right to lie to someone you love when you know death is coming. To let them believe that the future might stretch on forever when you know your time left together is far shorter? Or is that adding cruelty to tragedy?”
— Luther
5. My Next Breath (2025)
Author: Jeremy Renner
Genre: Memoir / Nonfiction
Release Date: April 29, 2025
Publisher: Flatiron Books
Quote:
“Not today, motherfucker.”
— Jeremy Renner
Author: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Genre: Literary Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, African Literature
Release Date: March 4, 2025
Publisher: Knopf (US) / 4th Estate (UK)
Quote:
“Remember, I’m on your side.”
— Omelogor
7. Great Big Beautiful Life (2025)
Author: Emily Henry
Genre: Romance / Fiction
Release Date: April 22, 2025
Publisher: Berkley Books (an imprint of Penguin Random House)
Quote:
“For the one you love? Anything. You unmake the world and build a new one. You do anything to give them what they need.”
— Margaret
8. Death of the Author (2025)
Author: Nnedi Okorafor
Genre: Science fiction / Meta-fiction, African Literature
Release Date: January 14, 2025
Publisher: HarperCollins
Quote:
“What good was love if you could only see it through a window?”
— Zelu
Author: Rachel Gillig
Genre: Gothic Fantasy / Romantasy
Release Date: May 20, 2025
Publisher: Orbit Books
Quote:
“Only god of men is coin.”
— Rory repeating the creed of the Artful Brigand
10. An Inside Job (2025)
Author: Daniel Silva
Genre: Spy Thriller / International Intrigue / Art & Espionage
Release Date: July 15, 2025
Publisher: HarperCollins / Harper (US)
Quote:
“Sometimes the only way to recover a stolen masterpiece is to steal it back.”
— Gabriel Allon
