The most popular literary criticism books of 2025

Literary criticism is writing about books and how they work. Studies of great authors, guides to movements and periods, close readings and essays on reading itself are all here. Useful for students, and rewarding for any reader who wants to go deeper into a favorite work. This list shows the ones first published in 2025.

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Christ The Tiger
Cover of Christ The Tiger

Christ The Tiger

Hyam Maccoby, White Magic Studios

Published 2025

262 pages

Aristotle
Cover of Aristotle

Aristotle

Thomas Kjeller Johansen

Published 2025

336 pages

Static
Cover of Static

Static

Jimmy McAleavey

Published 2025

72 pages