Goodreads Choice Awards Finalists 2025

Listopia > Book Lists Voted on by Smeagoldor (9 Lists)



The Doors of Stone by Patrick Rothfuss
Hurry Up and Release It!!!
252 books — 3,792 voters
Mistborn by Brandon SandersonThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussSabriel by Garth NixThe Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson
Most Interesting Magic System
2,612 books — 8,763 voters

The Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussThe Way of Kings by Brandon SandersonFool's Fate by Robin HobbThe Gathering Storm by Robert JordanThe Magicians' Guild by Trudi Canavan
Best Fantasy Books of the 21st Century
3,051 books — 9,878 voters
The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienMistborn by Brandon SandersonAbhorsen by Garth NixAssassin's Apprentice by Robin HobbA Memory of Light by Robert Jordan
What Book Would You Like To Live In?
8,742 books — 8,851 voters

J.R.R. Tolkien 4-Book Boxed Set by J.R.R. TolkienThe Way of Kings by Brandon SandersonThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussThe Eye of the World by Robert JordanAssassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb
The Best Epic Fantasy (fiction)
4,157 books — 25,684 voters
Sabriel by Garth NixThe Magicians' Guild by Trudi CanavanLirael by Garth Nix
Best Kick-Ass Female Characters From YA and Children's Fantasy and Science Fiction
3,064 books — 8,666 voters

The Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussThe Wise Man's Fear by Patrick RothfussAssassin's Apprentice by Robin HobbThe Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson
Best Books Ever
75,796 books — 281,756 voters
The Way of Kings by Brandon SandersonThe Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
Big Fat Books Worth the Effort
1,874 books — 7,002 voters

The Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussThe Way of Kings by Brandon SandersonThe Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienThe Gunslinger by Stephen KingThe Belgariad, Vol. 1 by David Eddings
Best Fantasy Series, Trilogies, and Duologies
2,064 books — 11,662 voters