Goodreads Choice Awards 2025

Listopia > Book Lists Voted on by Merna Zender (14 Lists)



Gray After Dark by Noelle W. IhliThe Girl Who Was Taken by Charlie DonleaNot Forever, But For Now by Chuck PalahniukThe Elephant Tree by R.D. RonaldLook Closer by David Ellis
Recommended Thriller/Suspense
2,418 books — 2,156 voters
The Elephant Tree by R.D. RonaldLook Closer by David EllisAsk for Andrea by Noelle W. IhliThe Girl Who Was Taken by Charlie DonleaHidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak
Books That Should Be Made Into Movies
32,192 books — 68,023 voters

No One Can Know by Kate Alice MarshallThe Elephant Tree by R.D. RonaldThe Girl Who Was Taken by Charlie DonleaHead Like a Hole by Andrew Van WeyGray After Dark by Noelle W. Ihli
Best Thrillers
1,765 books — 1,602 voters
Hidden Pictures by Jason RekulakHead Like a Hole by Andrew Van WeyNo One Can Know by Kate Alice MarshallGray After Dark by Noelle W. IhliThe Girl Who Was Taken by Charlie Donlea
100 Mysteries and Thrillers to Read in a Lifetime: Readers' Picks
2,196 books — 4,435 voters

Look Closer by David EllisAsk for Andrea by Noelle W. IhliHead Like a Hole by Andrew Van WeyNot Forever, But For Now by Chuck PalahniukThe Girl Who Was Taken by Charlie Donlea
READ IT OVER AND OVER AGAIN!
11,280 books — 7,494 voters
What Lies in the Woods by Kate Alice MarshallThe Shards by Bret Easton EllisLook Closer by David EllisHead Like a Hole by Andrew Van WeyAsk for Andrea by Noelle W. Ihli
Best Modern Mystery, Crime fiction
1,957 books — 1,392 voters

Look Closer by David EllisWhat Lies in the Woods by Kate Alice MarshallThe Shards by Bret Easton EllisGray After Dark by Noelle W. IhliNot Forever, But For Now by Chuck Palahniuk
Original Stories . . . a Breath of Fresh Air
12,083 books — 12,160 voters
Head Like a Hole by Andrew Van WeyThe Elephant Tree by R.D. RonaldThe Roommate by Kiersten ModglinNo One Can Know by Kate Alice MarshallAsk for Andrea by Noelle W. Ihli
Ten Best Crime/Mystery/Thrillers
1,223 books — 1,028 voters

The Shards by Bret Easton EllisAsk for Andrea by Noelle W. IhliLook Closer by David EllisThe Elephant Tree by R.D. RonaldNo One Can Know by Kate Alice Marshall
MUST READS!!!
14,431 books — 9,982 voters
Ask for Andrea by Noelle W. IhliHead Like a Hole by Andrew Van WeyGray After Dark by Noelle W. IhliNot Forever, But For Now by Chuck PalahniukThe Shards by Bret Easton Ellis
Judge A Book By Its Cover!
15,101 books — 16,964 voters

The Roommate by Kiersten ModglinHead Like a Hole by Andrew Van WeyAsk for Andrea by Noelle W. IhliThe Shards by Bret Easton EllisWhat Lies in the Woods by Kate Alice Marshall
Favorite Books
14,223 books — 9,832 voters
Look Closer by David EllisHead Like a Hole by Andrew Van WeyAsk for Andrea by Noelle W. IhliThe Elephant Tree by R.D. RonaldGray After Dark by Noelle W. Ihli
Read Them Twice...At Least
13,616 books — 11,180 voters

Not Forever, But For Now by Chuck PalahniukThe Elephant Tree by R.D. RonaldAsk for Andrea by Noelle W. IhliWhat Lies in the Woods by Kate Alice MarshallNo One Can Know by Kate Alice Marshall
Books With Unforgettable Characters
9,439 books — 8,377 voters
Head Like a Hole by Andrew Van WeyNo One Can Know by Kate Alice MarshallNot Forever, But For Now by Chuck PalahniukThe Roommate by Kiersten ModglinThe Shards by Bret Easton Ellis
The Most Disturbing Books Ever Written
3,186 books — 11,249 voters