Goodreads Choice Awards Finalists 2025

Listopia > Book Lists Voted on by Aliashayle (23 Lists)



Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson LevinePrincess Academy by Shannon HaleThe Goose Girl by Shannon HaleThe Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee StewartAphrodite the Diva by Joan Holub
Best Pre Teen Female Fantasy Novels
814 books — 1,105 voters
The Bad Beginning by Lemony SnicketThe Lightning Thief by Rick RiordanHoles by Louis Sachar
Cool Books for Grades 4-6
740 books — 557 voters

Sir Cumference and the First Round Table by Cindy NeuschwanderThe Grapes of Math by Greg TangHow Much Is a Million? by David M. SchwartzZero the Hero by Joan Holub
Educational Children's Fiction Books
318 books — 87 voters
The Grapes of Math by Greg TangOh, The Things You Can Count From 1-10 by Dr. SeussA Beautiful Mind by Akiva GoldsmanPigs in the Pantry by Amy AxelrodGood Will Hunting by Matt Damon
Math Fiction (for Children and Adults)
63 books — 85 voters

How Much Is a Million? by David M. SchwartzMath Curse by Jon ScieszkaZero the Hero by Joan HolubThe Greedy Triangle by Marilyn BurnsMillions of Cats by Wanda Gág
Picture books about big numbers and math
167 books — 67 voters
Zero the Hero by Joan HolubThe Grapes of Math by Greg TangHow Much Is a Million? by David M. SchwartzMath Curse by Jon ScieszkaMeasuring Penny by Loreen Leedy
Top Rated Educational Math Books for Children
145 books — 114 voters

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingHoles by Louis SacharHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. RowlingThe Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George SpeareHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling
Books for eleven-year-old children
1,004 books — 549 voters
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'EngleThe Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson BurnettAthena the Wise by Joan HolubMedusa the Mean by Joan HolubElla Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine
Fantasy Goodreads for 9-12 years
819 books — 581 voters

Shampoodle by Joan HolubWhy Do Dogs Bark by Joan HolubDog Breath! The Horrible Trouble with Hally Tosis by Dav Pilkey
Dog Lovers
682 books — 538 voters
The Hallo-Wiener by Dav PilkeyBoo Who? A Spooky Lift-the-Flap Book by Joan HolubEek-a-boo by Joan HolubHalloween Jack by Roger Priddy
Best Halloween Books
699 books — 728 voters

The Dumb Bunnies by Sue DenimAthena the Brain by Joan HolubPippi Longstocking by Astrid LindgrenFlat Stanley by Jeff BrownThe Adventures of Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey
Books for eight-year-old children
1,005 books — 663 voters
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by Mo WillemsClick, Clack, Moo by Doreen CroninKnuffle Bunny by Mo WillemsSkippyjon Jones by Judy SchachnerDiary of a Worm by Doreen Cronin
Funny Books for Kids
631 books — 391 voters

The Dot by Peter H. ReynoldsHow to Speak Dragonese by Cressida CowellAthena the Brain by Joan HolubAphrodite the Beauty by Joan HolubThe Adventures of Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey
Books for nine-year-olds
875 books — 447 voters
Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. SeussThe Giving Tree by Shel SilversteinChicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr.The Dot by Peter H. ReynoldsGoodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site by Sherri Duskey Rinker
Best Picture Books
3,072 books — 1,975 voters

Artemis the Brave by Joan HolubAthena the Brain by Joan HolubPersephone the Phony by Joan HolubAthena the Wise by Joan HolubThe Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare
Books for ten-year-olds
789 books — 407 voters
Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff KinneyHoles by Louis SacharThe Lightning Thief by Rick RiordanHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingThe Adventures of Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey
Best Books for Reluctant Readers
2,590 books — 2,611 voters

Athena the Brain by Joan HolubHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingThe Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
Best Series
3,345 books — 9,421 voters
Athena the Brain by Joan HolubPersephone the Phony by Joan HolubAphrodite the Beauty by Joan HolubThe Lightning Thief by Rick RiordanThe Last Olympian by Rick Riordan
Best YA & Children Series Involving Greek Myths
87 books — 143 voters

The Lightning Thief by Rick RiordanPandora Gets Heart by Carolyn HennesyPandora Gets Vain by Carolyn HennesyAthena the Brain by Joan HolubPersephone the Phony by Joan Holub
Modern Adaptations of Greek Mythology
366 books — 539 voters
Aphrodite the Beauty by Joan HolubPersephone the Phony by Joan HolubAthena the Brain by Joan HolubPandora Gets Vain by Carolyn HennesyPandora Gets Lazy by Carolyn Hennesy
Books with Greek mythology references
508 books — 695 voters

Aphrodite the Beauty by Joan HolubPersephone the Phony by Joan HolubAthena the Brain by Joan HolubMythology by Edith HamiltonThe Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
Best Books About Mythology
1,395 books — 2,218 voters
Athena the Brain by Joan HolubUtterly Me, Clarice Bean by Lauren ChildHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingThe Lightning Thief by Rick RiordanPippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren
The Must-Have Series for Children Ages 6 to 12
876 books — 1,308 voters

The Hallo-Wiener by Dav PilkeyRoom on the Broom by Julia DonaldsonBoo Who? A Spooky Lift-the-Flap Book by Joan HolubSpace Case by Edward MarshallEek-a-boo by Joan Holub
Best Halloween Picture Books
751 books — 591 voters