The winners of the 2024 annual Goodreads Choice Awards have been revealed, with some of this year’s top books coming from authors including Stephen King and Sarah J. Maas.
Chosen by readers from the online book community Goodreads, the Goodreads Choice Awards reflect the works that people truly enjoyed this year.
Across 15 categories, 300 books were nominated in total with more than 6.2 million readers voting for their favourites - a record number for the awards. From readers’ favourite “romantasy” book - the TikTok favourite genre which combines romance and fantasy - to more traditional categories such as historical fiction, mystery and horror, there is something for every reader.
This year’s winners include debut novelists such as English writer Kaliane Bradley as well as familiar names like the legendary Stephen King, with a few surprise additions thrown in for good measure.
So if you’re perhaps trying to find your next read over the Christmas period, or are looking for a present, here are all of the winners from the 2024 Goodreads Choice Awards.
9. Readers’ Favourite Debut Novel: How to End a Love Story by Yulin Kuang
While there is already a debut novel on this list, Yulin Kuang’s romance novel How to End a Love Story which features two writers with a tragic shared past who reunite for the TV adaptation of a famous book series. A complicated tale, Kuang handles it adeptly with a dual-POV approach. | Hachette UK
10. Readers’ Favourite Audiobook: Funny Story by Emily Henry, narrated by Julia Whelan
Having already been mentioned during the 2024 Goodreads Choice Awards, Funny Story by Emily Henry also won Readers’ Favourite Audiobook with the tale narrated by Julia Whelan. | Penguin
11. Readers’ Favourite Young Adult Fantasy & Sci-Fi: Ruthless Vows by Rebecca Ross
After winning the Readers’ Favourite Young Adult Fantasy & Sci-Fi award in 2023, Rebecca Ross has once again snatched the title this time with the sequel to last year’s winner. Ruthless Vows is the conclusion to the unique story about the power of love, the horrors of war and the importance of regular communication. | Harper Collins / Magpie
12. Readers’ Favourite Young Adult Fiction: Heartstopper: Volume Five by Alice Oseman
Having been adapted for Netflix, Heartstopper has become a sensation online. Meanwhile, the original graphic novel series by Alice Oseman and the romance between Nick and Charlie continue to captivate readers with Volume Five winning Readers’ Favourite Young Adult Fiction. | Hachette UK