#New Release 2025

[newleasemusic]

Rapper JB Damesenjah drops album, 'Last Dayz' - a wake-up call to the world

With a deep passion for spreading the gospel, JB DAMESENJAH is carving out his place in the Christian hip-hop scene. His music blends powerful lyrics with raw energy, creating a sound that’s both bold and authentic. Every beat and verse reflects his steadfast commitment to Christ, as he uses his platform to inspire, convict, and uplift. JB’s mission is clear: to transform lives through…

[bookish-wanderer]

Novella Review: Call Me Teach (Wilder U #0.5) by S.J. Sylvis

The deal is simple: my brother’s best friend–who just so happens to be my new roommate–shows me the ropes in the bedroom, and I owe him a favor when the time comes. No big deal, right? Except that the favor he asks for is something I never saw coming. Call Me Teach is a spicy lessons hockey novella that takes place in SJ Sylvis’s upcoming series: Wilder U (coming 2026). This title was…

[theomenmedia]

Shahid Kapoor's intensity as a cop in Deva is unmatched! Teaser out now!

Get ready for the ride of the year! Shahid Kapoor's intensity as a cop in Deva is unmatched! Teaser out now - don't miss the action!

Read the full article right here: https://www.theomenmedia.com/post/shahid-kapoor-s-deva-teaser-leaves-fans-thrilled-a-deep-dive-into-the-action-packed-preview

[thereadingchallengechallenge]

umm hi hello was anyone gonna tell me about these insane new covers for The Saint of Steel series by T Kingfisher? 😱

they're so gorgeous! they release July 8th in Australia, idk about the rest of the world, but I am so fling-flangin excited!!!!!

[haliaiii]

As partners

[cloudpalettes]

demon orb & spirit pearl

[kalivasquezart]

Background work for @yellowldraws's Plastic Beach MAP.

[harringtonesque]

i keep coming back to 'i was a functioning alcoholic til nobody noticed my new aesthetic' because i do distinctly remember conversations about how taylor seemed to be drinking a lot more and getting drunk at like every awards show she went to. and those conversations were coming from a place of concern and of hoping that she was alright and that this wasn't a problem.

so to then say 'ugh i can't believe no one noticed this problem i had' when i know that people definitely did, and on the same album say that fans who are genuinely concerned about a new relationship that you are in are just 'bitching and moaning'? what do you want from them? you're talking about so many people who do at least believe that they are coming from a place of care and concern, and you are totally dismissing them on both ends of a scale!

not to mention that her implying that since nobody (???) was noticing her ~aesthetic~ drinking problem she just stopped having it is a bit of a kick in the teeth to people who do have drinking problems and can't just stop having them, since that's not how it fucking works.

[theinquisitxor]

2025 Anticipated Book Releases

I have a number of anticipated book releases for 2025, but not as many as last year I think. Which is kinda good, because I can work on reading what I have on my physical tbr and backlist tbr too. I love new releases, but I need time to read other stuff too!

January:

Breath of the Dragon by Fonda Lee and Shannon Lee (Jan 7th): YA asian fantasy with dragons, featuring a martial arts tournament. I'll read anything by Fonda Lee I think, and this seems fun!

Adrift in Currents Clean and Clear (Wayward Children 10) by Seanan McGuire (Jan 7th): I think this is the last book? I remember reading somewhere that Seanan said it's only going to be 10 books? Either way, I'll cry when it's over.

Motheater by Linda H. Codega (Jan 21st) this seems to be some sort of witchy queer appalachian folklore story, and I am all here for it. I want all the rural gothic vibes please.

Carving Shadows into Gold by Brigid Kemmerer (Jan 28th) I've been waiting for the sequel to Spinning Silver into Stars for a while now, and I'm super excited to finally get this. I might need to reread book 1 in January

February:

Black Woods, Blue Sky by Eowyn Ivey (Feb 4th): I've been waiting for a new Eowyn Ivey book for years, and we're getting a beauty and the best retelling set in Alaska that is literary fiction/magical realism, I couldn't be happier

Emily Wilde's Compendium of Lost Tales (Emily Wilde 3) by Heather Fawcett (Feb 11th), one of my most anticipated releases of the year, and the final book to one of my favorite on-going series. A lot of people are excited for this one.

March:

Fable for the End of the World by Ava Reid (March 4th): I'll read everything Ava Reid writes, and this is her first queer dystopian book. The covers are beautiful, and I need to read Lady Macbeth before this comes out!

Oathbound (Legendborn 3) by Tracy Deonn (March 4th) Another one of my most anticipated releases of the year. Legendborn is just fantastic, and I would consider taking the day off of work just to start reading this

Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy (March 4th) A mystery thriller set on an island near Antartica, with nature and climate themes like McConagly's other books. I need to read her Once there were wolves before this comes out

May:

The Sun Blessed Prince by Lindsey Byrd (May 1st), this looks like a queer fantasy and characters who have life/death powers. Seems like something I'd be interested in.

The Incandescent by Emily Tesh (May 13th) A queer dark academia book about the director of a magical school.

The Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig (May 20th) I wasn't a huge fan of Gillig's other book, but I'm 100% willing to give this a try. A heretic knight and a prophetess must team up to save her missing sisters. The cover is beautiful too.

June:

The Tower of the Tyrant by JT Greathouse (June 19th) This seems like the start of a new epic fantasy about a sorceress going on a quest. I'm interested in this author's other published books too.

A Far Better Thing by HG Parry (June 17th): I'll read anything Parry writes, and this a portal fantasy during the French Revolution.

The Listeners by Maggie Stiefavter (June 3rd), Maggie's first adult book, and historical fiction set in Appalachia during ww2.

Second half of 2025 or Release Date to be determined:

While the Dark Remains by Joanna Ruth Meyer

Hot Wax by ML Rio

Hemlock and Silver by T Kingfisher

A Land So Wide by Erin Craig

Katabasis by RF Kuang

That's all for now! Release dates are susceptible to change, and there will probably be more books I add over the new year. If you comments/thoughts please share them with me!

[henley-reeves]

Two-times Academy Award losers

[last0bread]

happy ouroboros year :3

[newleasemusic]

Watch Natty Boi Zoe video for track 'Black Renaissance'.

After closing off 2024 with track, ‘Champagne Problems’, rapper NATTY BOI ZOE starts off 2025 with a profound video for thought- provoking track, ‘Black Renaissance’. Why not take a peep below… Follow Natty Boi Zoe via:IG: https://www.instagram.com/nattyboizoe/X: https://x.com/KingRob25th

[theomenmedia]

Ali Fazal All Set To Share Screenspace With Hollywood Powerhouse Phoebe Waller-Bridge In Rule Breakers!

Exciting news for cinema lovers! The dynamic duo Ali Fazal and Phoebe Waller-Bridge are teaming up for the upcoming film Rule Breakers, set to redefine resilience and defiance. Directed by the Oscar-winning Bill Guttentag, this film promises to be an inspiring journey from Afghanistan to global stages. Don't miss this powerful narrative!

[wearethekat]

Here's some upcoming sapphic books I'm looking forward to reading in 2025! leaning heavily to science fiction and fantasy since those are my favorite genres. What new sapphic releases are you looking forward to next year?

(sticking short summaries below the cut since this post is getting a little long)

Hammajang Luck, Makana Yamamoto. In a far-future world, a thief is approached by the partner who betrayed her for one last job just after getting out of a prison planet on early parole.

But Not Too Bold, Hache Pueyo. Novella. Sapphic retelling of Bluebeard featuring a giant humanoid spider.

Idolfire, Grace Curtis. One woman searching for a last chance and another woman looking for redemption travel to a sleeping magical city.

Murder by Memory, Olivia Waite. A sci-fi mystery novella set on a generation ship, where a ship's detective investigates a mysterious murder.

Aunt Tigress, Emily Yu-Xuan Qin. Reformed monster Tam investigates the murder of her aunt in Chinese folklore inspired urban fantasy Canada.

Advocate, Daniel M Ford. Book three of a series. Insufferable bisexual necromancer Aelis is summoned back to the capital to investigate an accusation against her former teacher.

The Starving Saints, Caitlin Starling. After a six month siege, a castle is freed by a group of cultlike saints. As the castle descends into cannibalism orgies, can three women find a way to save themselves?

The Incandescent, Emily Tesh. A professor at a magical academy deals with some troublesome demons.

The Mercy Makers, Tessa Gratton. Criminal heiress Iriset uses her ability to create magical disguises to infiltrate the palace and free her father, insinuating herself into the lives of the emperor and his sister in the process.

Single Player, Tara Tai. Contemporary romance about a games writer and her boss.

Brighter Than Scale, Swifter Than Flame, Neon Yang. Emissary and dragon hunter Yeva is sent to a nation that worships dragons to seduce their queen. Novella.

The Memory Hunters, Mia Tsai. Secondary world academia about using memory magic powers for archaeology.

[guts-xstew]

Confirmed 2025 horror movie dates!!

(As of this time)

Wolfman- Jan 16th

Presence- Jan 24th

Companion- Jan 31st

Heart Eyes- Feb 7th

The Monkey- Feb 21st

Opus- Mar 14th

Ash- Mar 21st

Sinners- Apr 18th

Until Dawn- Apr 25th

Clown In A Cornfield- May 9th

Final Destination: Bloodlines- May 16th

Bring Her Back- May 30

28 Years Later- Jun 20th

Megan 2.0- Jun 27th

The Conjuring: Last Rites- Sep 5th

Him- Sep 19th

Saw XI - :(

The Bride!- Sep 26th

The Black Phone 2- Oct 17th

Credits: @/possessedbyhorror YT, @/deep_red_perfect_blue IG

Will update in the future :]

(Feel free to reblog and update if I’ve missed anything)