2025 June Book Archive: Historical Fiction, Gen Z Reading, and the Oldest Books in History

When you think about historical fiction, a genre that blends real events with imagined characters and settings to bring the past alive. Also known as period fiction, it’s one of the most enduring ways people connect with history—not through textbooks, but through stories that feel real. In June 2025, readers on India Book Bazaar dug deep into this genre, exploring everything from ancient empires to war-torn 20th-century landscapes. But they didn’t stop there. They also asked: What’s the oldest book, a written work that predates modern printing and shaped early human thought. Also known as ancient text, it’s not just a relic—it’s the first step in how stories became culture.? And what about the longest book, a literary work so massive it challenges how we define reading endurance. Also known as mega-novel, it’s not just about page count—it’s about obsession, patience, and the human need to tell stories that won’t end.?

At the same time, another big question popped up: Who’s reading what, and why? Gen Z reading, the patterns, preferences, and influences behind how people born between 1997 and 2012 choose books today. Also known as young adult readers, they’re not just following trends—they’re reshaping them. Articles this month broke down whether they’re leaning liberal or conservative, not by what they post online, but by what they actually open on their screens. And it wasn’t just about politics. It was about how they read differently from millennials—faster, more visually, more socially. Meanwhile, book reviewers, those quiet influencers behind every recommendation, got their own spotlight. What do you call someone who reads deeply and writes about it? Turns out, it’s more than just a title—it’s a craft.

There’s a thread running through all these posts: books aren’t just objects. They’re mirrors. They show us who we were, who we are, and who we might become. Whether you’re curious about the first pages ever written, the wildest novels ever published, or the generation rewriting the rules of reading, June 2025 gave you the answers—not in dry facts, but in stories that stick. Below, you’ll find the full collection: the weird, the wonderful, and the wildly informative reads that defined this month’s conversation among Indian book lovers. No fluff. Just real books, real people, and real questions that matter.