A mix of expected sequels and out-of-nowhere indie gems made 2025 a joy.

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From an accessible history of design to a facsimile of a super rare architecture magazine, these are the books we loved this year.

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When it came time to name the Best in Show winners, we pulled from new launches, our own testing catalogs, and data on clicks and purchases to find what resonated with our readers this year. Within ...