Goodreads, the free website where readers share their reviews and recommendations with other bibliophiles, asked its readers to pick the best books of 2015. They picked Harper Lee's "Go Set a Watchman," her prequel to "To Kill a Mockingbird," as the best fiction book of 2015. Click through the gallery to see the rest of the winners.
Goodreads, the free website where readers share their reviews and recommendations with other bibliophiles, asked its readers to pick the best books of 2015. They picked Harper Lee's "Go Set a Watchman," her prequel to "To Kill a Mockingbird," as the best fiction book of 2015. Click through the gallery to see the rest of the winners.
HarperCollins
The debut novel by Paula Hawkins, "The Girl on the Train," won in the mystery/thriller category.
The debut novel by Paula Hawkins, "The Girl on the Train," won in the mystery/thriller category.
Riverhead Books
"The Nightingale" by Kristin Hannah took the prize for best historical fiction.
"The Nightingale" by Kristin Hannah took the prize for best historical fiction.
St. Martin's Press
The hot young adult award went to "All the Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven, who already has a movie deal ready to go.
The hot young adult award went to "All the Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven, who already has a movie deal ready to go.
Knopf
"A Work in Progress" by Connor Franta, 22, won in the memoir and autobiography category. It's the story of his struggles as a teen in a small Midwestern town and what he learned from his rise to Internet stardom.
"A Work in Progress" by Connor Franta, 22, won in the memoir and autobiography category. It's the story of his struggles as a teen in a small Midwestern town and what he learned from his rise to Internet stardom.
Atria/Keywords Press
Trista Mateer's winning second collection of poetry, "The Dogs I have Kissed," proves that poetry is alive and well and adaptable to social media. Mateer won, of course, in the poetry category.
Trista Mateer's winning second collection of poetry, "The Dogs I have Kissed," proves that poetry is alive and well and adaptable to social media. Mateer won, of course, in the poetry category.
CreateSpace
Actor/producer/author Mindy Kaling wins over readers in the humor category with her book "Why Not Me?"
Actor/producer/author Mindy Kaling wins over readers in the humor category with her book "Why Not Me?"
Crown Archetype
Actor Aziz Ansari partnered with with New York University sociologist Eric Klinenberg for "Modern Romance," a tale and study of romance around the world, which won over readers in the nonfiction category.
Actor Aziz Ansari partnered with with New York University sociologist Eric Klinenberg for "Modern Romance," a tale and study of romance around the world, which won over readers in the nonfiction category.
Penguin Press
In "Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania" by Erik Larson, the rules of war would change forever. Larson's book took the award in the history and biography category.
In "Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania" by Erik Larson, the rules of war would change forever. Larson's book took the award in the history and biography category.
Crown
"Beneath the Surface: Killer Whales, SeaWorld, and the Truth Beyond Blackfish," by former orca trainer John Hargrove, won best science and technology book. Hargrove is featured in the CNN documentary "Blackfish."
"Beneath the Surface: Killer Whales, SeaWorld, and the Truth Beyond Blackfish," by former orca trainer John Hargrove, won best science and technology book. Hargrove is featured in the CNN documentary "Blackfish."
St. Martin's Press
Popular romance author Colleen Hoover won her category for "Confess."
Popular romance author Colleen Hoover won her category for "Confess."
Atria Books
Pierce Brown's "Golden Son (Red Rising Trilogy No. 2)" won his second consecutive Goodreads Choice Award this year for science fiction. Last year, he was chosen as "Best debut Goodreads author."
Pierce Brown's "Golden Son (Red Rising Trilogy No. 2)" won his second consecutive Goodreads Choice Award this year for science fiction. Last year, he was chosen as "Best debut Goodreads author."
Del Rey/Random House
"Trigger Warning: Short Fictions and Disturbances" by Neil Gaiman took the fantasy award. It's Gaiman's third Goodreads Choice Award win, this time in the fantasy category. It includes a Doctor Who story written for the show's 50th anniversary.
"Trigger Warning: Short Fictions and Disturbances" by Neil Gaiman took the fantasy award. It's Gaiman's third Goodreads Choice Award win, this time in the fantasy category. It includes a Doctor Who story written for the show's 50th anniversary.
William Morrow
Dean Koontz scores his first Goodreads Choice Award win in the horror category with "Saint Odd (Odd Thomas No. 7)."
Dean Koontz scores his first Goodreads Choice Award win in the horror category with "Saint Odd (Odd Thomas No. 7)."
Bantam
Though the previous Saga books have all been nominated, "Saga, Volume 4" by Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples finally won in the graphic novel and comics category.
Though the previous Saga books have all been nominated, "Saga, Volume 4" by Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples finally won in the graphic novel and comics category.
Image Comics
Host of a Food Network show, Ree Drummond also wins over fans with "The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Dinnertime," which won in the food and cookbooks category.
Host of a Food Network show, Ree Drummond also wins over fans with "The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Dinnertime," which won in the food and cookbooks category.
William Morrow Cookbooks
Young adult fantasy and science fiction was a hotly contested category this year, and "Queen of Shadows (Throne of Glass #4)" by Sarah J. Maas took the home the award.
Young adult fantasy and science fiction was a hotly contested category this year, and "Queen of Shadows (Throne of Glass #4)" by Sarah J. Maas took the home the award.
Bloomsbury USA Childrens
Rick Riordan knows how to write for the middle grade and children's award. His latest win, "The Sword of Summer (Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard #1)," means he's won this category for the fifth year in a row.
Rick Riordan knows how to write for the middle grade and children's award. His latest win, "The Sword of Summer (Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard #1)," means he's won this category for the fifth year in a row.
Disney - Hyperion Books
The best picture book of 2015, say Goodreads voters, is "The Day the Crayons Came Home" by Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers (illustrations). It's worth the wait to find out what happened after "The Day the Crayons Quit," which won in 2013.
The best picture book of 2015, say Goodreads voters, is "The Day the Crayons Came Home" by Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers (illustrations). It's worth the wait to find out what happened after "The Day the Crayons Quit," which won in 2013.
Philomel Books
What a win for "Debut Goodreads author" of the year Victoria Aveyard, whose "Red Queen" opened at <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hollywoodreporter.com%2Fbookmark%2Fred-queen-author-victoria-aveyard-823351" target="_blank" target="_blank">the top of "The New York Times" young adult best-seller list</a>. Oh, and the book's movie rights were sold before publication.
What a win for "Debut Goodreads author" of the year Victoria Aveyard, whose "Red Queen" opened at the top of "The New York Times" young adult best-seller list. Oh, and the book's movie rights were sold before publication.
Orion