It’s that time of again. Every year, Shepherd.com asks authors and readers to share their 3 favorite reads of the year on their website, along with a brief explanation of what made each book so great. Published authors also have the option to submit one book of their own to feature alongside each list, which makes this a unique and free opportunity for authors to promote their work and the work of others via recommendations! If you’re interested in this, go check them out by all means. In the meantime, here’s my list:
Shepherd List: Best Reads of 2025
Published by J. S. Allen
J. S. Allen is a Naturist-Christian writer, linguist, and historian from Kansas City, Missouri. He is the author of the young adult series Sauragia and Knights of Aralia, as well as the 'Woodland Tales' anthology for children. Several of his shorter works have also appeared in various print and online periodicals over the years. In between writing and publishing, he likes to draw, spend long hours outdoors, and read. His favorite authors include M. I. McAllister, Brian Jacques, and Alexandre Dumas. View more posts