Goodreads Choice Awards 2025

Listopia > Book Lists Voted on by Tekket (18 Lists)



The Republic of Thieves by Scott LynchThe Daylight War by Peter V. Brett
Can't Wait Science Fiction/Fantasy of 2013
622 books — 2,900 voters
1984 by George OrwellBrave New World by Aldous HuxleyAnimal Farm by George OrwellThe Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham
Best Dystopian and Post-Apocalyptic Fiction
3,730 books — 25,950 voters

The Phoenix Exultant by John C. WrightThe Golden Transcendence by John C. WrightThe Golden Age by John C. WrightAccelerando by Charles Stross
Transhuman Science Fiction
152 books — 186 voters
In the Woods by Tana French
Judge Books By Their Covers
991 books — 702 voters

Eragon by Christopher PaoliniThe Eye of the World by Robert Jordan
Most Obvious Tolkien Imitators
52 books — 219 voters
A Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinAssassin's Apprentice by Robin HobbFool's Errand by Robin HobbGolden Fool by Robin HobbA Clash of Kings by George R.R. Martin
Character Driven Fantasy Books
294 books — 263 voters

War with the Newts by Karel ČapekThe Good Soldier Švejk by Jaroslav Hašek
Greatest Eastern European Classics
440 books — 251 voters
Mirrorshades by Bruce SterlingDangerous Visions by Harlan EllisonThe New Weird by Ann VanderMeerThe New Space Opera by Gardner DozoisAxiomatic by Greg Egan
Best Science Fiction Anthologies/Collections
530 books — 254 voters

Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. DickDune by Frank Herbert
SF Masterworks
197 books — 722 voters
A Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinDune by Frank HerbertEnder’s Game by Orson Scott CardThe Ultimate Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas AdamsThe Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
S&L Top-100 Science Fiction, Fantasy Titles
1,703 books — 2,154 voters

A Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinThe Chronicles of Amber by Roger ZelaznyThe Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie
Fantasy Books Written for Adults
1,297 books — 1,616 voters
Infinity Welcomes Careful Drivers by Grant NaylorThe Cyberiad by Stanisław LemThe Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas AdamsBetter than Life by Grant Naylor
Best Comedic Science Ficttion Books
610 books — 1,189 voters

The Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussMistborn by Brandon SandersonThe Blade Itself by Joe AbercrombieThe Hundred Thousand Kingdoms by N.K. JemisinThe Wise Man's Fear by Patrick Rothfuss
New Speculative Fiction Stars
1,141 books — 2,712 voters
Mistborn by Brandon SandersonThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussWarbreaker by Brandon SandersonElantris by Brandon SandersonWizard's First Rule by Terry Goodkind
Most Interesting Magic System
2,612 books — 8,762 voters

The Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussA Storm of Swords by George R.R. MartinMistborn by Brandon SandersonThe Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie
Best Fantasy Books of the 21st Century
3,049 books — 9,875 voters
A Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinAssassin's Apprentice by Robin HobbMistborn by Brandon SandersonThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussThe Great Book of Amber by Roger Zelazny
Best Fantasy Series, Trilogies, and Duologies
2,059 books — 11,657 voters

A Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussAssassin's Apprentice by Robin HobbMistborn by Brandon SandersonThe Great Book of Amber by Roger Zelazny
The Best Epic Fantasy (fiction)
4,142 books — 25,668 voters
Brave New World and Brave New World Revisited by Aldous HuxleyThe Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
Books That Everyone Should Read At Least Once
31,392 books — 119,637 voters