These 14 Books Just Won the Goodreads Choice Awards 2023 After Over 5.8 Million Votes – Here’s Where to Buy Them!

Best Fiction: ‘Yellowface’ by R. F. Kuang

Yellowface by R. F. Kuang follows the story of two rising authors, June Hayward and Athena Liu. While June is struggling to catch a break, Athena seems to be rising to stardom. That is, however, until Athena’s unexpected passing makes June risk it all and steals her unfinished novel. 

Best Historical Fiction & Best Debut Novel: ‘Weyward’ by Emilia Hart

Weyward by Emilia Hart is a novel that weaves together the stories of three separate women across five centuries in their relationships with witchcraft and the natural world. One story, set in 2019, follows Kate, a woman who escapes her abusive partner to live in her great aunt’s abandoned and mysterious Weyward Cottage. The second story, set in 1619, follows Altha, a young woman who learned magic from her mom but is trying her best to keep it hidden not to raise any eyebrows. The third story, set in 1942, follows Violet, a woman who tries tracing her mom’s magical past after her passing. 

Best Mystery & Thriller: ‘The Housemaid’s Secret’ by Freida McFadden

In The Housemaid’s Secret by Frieda McFadden, the author tells the story a young woman named Millie who’s miraculously hired by the Garricks family as their maid and chef. After some time working for them, however, she uncovers the truth behind Mrs. Garricks and comes up with a plan for revenge. “Douglas Garrick has done wrong,” the description reads. “He is going to pay. It’s simply a question of how far I’m willing to go….”

Best Romance: ‘Happy Place’ by Emily Henry

Emily Henry’s recent release, Happy Place, follows Harriet and Wyn, a couple who look perfect on the outside but are actually hiding from everyone that they actually broke up. During a friend’s getaway to Maine, the truth, and their true feelings for one another, finally come out. 

Best Romantasy: ‘Fourth Wing’ by Rebecca Yarros

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros follows Violet Sorrengail as the heroine, a frail yet impossibly smart 20-year-old who is set to attend Basgiath War College in the mythical land of Navarre. On Conscription Day –the day when they’re assigned their Quadrant– Violet’s mother forces her to choose the most noble yet challenging option: becoming a dragon rider.

“With fewer dragons willing to bond than cadets, most would kill Violet to better their own chances of success,” the description reads. “Everyone at Basgiath War College has an agenda―because once you enter, there are only two ways out: graduate or die.”

Best Fantasy: ‘Hell Bent’ by Leigh Bardugo

In the second book of the Ninth House franchise, Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo tells the story of Galaxy “Alex” Stern as she becomes determined break Darlington out of purgatory. To succeed, Alex and Dawes “assemble a team of dubious allies to save the gentleman of Lethe,” the description reads. “Together, they will have to navigate a maze of arcane texts and bizarre artifacts to uncover the societies’ most closely guarded secrets, and break every rule doing it.”

Best Science Fiction: ‘In the Lives of Puppets’ by TJ Klune

In the Lives of Puppets by TJ Klune starts with an unconventional yet happy family of a human, named Vic, a fatherly inventor android named Giovanni, a sadistic nurse machine, and a small vacuum. When one day Vic assembles an unfamiliar android labelled “HAP,” Gio’s safety is immediately threatened and he gets captured for testing. “So together, the rest of Vic’s assembled family must journey across an unforgiving and otherworldly country to rescue Gio from decommission, or worse, reprogramming,” the description reads. 

Best Horror: ‘Holly’ by Stephen King

Holly by Stephen King is the author’s newest continuation of his beloved character, Holly Gibney. In this novel, Holly feels compelled to accept a case when Penny Dahl calls the Finders Keepers detective agency hoping for help locating her missing daughter, Bonnie.

Just a few blocks away from where Bonnie disappeared, Professors Rodney and Emily Harris live a picture-perfect life in a well-kept and book-lined home. But Holly suspects they’re hiding a big secret. “Holly must summon all her formidable talents to outthink and outmaneuver the shockingly twisted professors in this chilling new masterwork from Stephen King,” the description reads. 

Best Young Adult Fantasy: ‘Divine Rivals’ by Rebecca Ross

Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross follows eighteen-year-old Iris Winnow a she’s trying to keep her family together while her mother struggles with addiction and her brother serves in the front lines. One day, after sending her brother a series of letters, she gets an anonymous letter from her rival, Roman Kitt. From them on “the two of them forge a connection that will follow Iris all the way to the front lines of battle: for her brother, the fate of mankind, and love,” the description reads. 

Best Young Adult Fiction: ‘Check & Mate’ by Ali Hazelwood

Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood tells the story of Mallory Greenleaf, a young woman who’s given up her passion for chess after a traumatic moment shattered her family. One day, however, she decides to play one last game, against world champion Nolan Sawyer, and her unexpected win flips their worlds upside down. “Mallory’s victory opens the door to sorely needed cash-prizes and despite everything, she can’t help feeling drawn to the enigmatic strategist….” the description reads. 

Best Nonfiction: ‘Poverty, By America’ by Matthew Desmond

In Poverty, By America, acclaimed sociologist Matthew Desmond breaks down the history of poverty in the United States, analyses why it’s become such a systemic issue and even encourages some solutions for change. “Desmond draws on history, research, and original reporting to show how affluent Americans knowingly and unknowingly keep poor people poor,” the description details. 

Best Memoir & Autobiography: ‘The Woman in Me’ by Britney Spears

Despite becoming one of the most famous women in the world, Britney Spears has stayed mostly quiet about the ups and downs of her life, career and infamous conservatorship. That is, however, until the release of her tell-all memoir The Woman in Me. In it, Spears gets candid about her experience under her dad’s guardianship, her struggles during her relationship with Justin Timberlake and the behind-the-scenes moments of her most iconic performances. 

Best History & Biography: ‘The Wager’ by David Grann

Written by David Grann, The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder tells the true story of The Wager, a British vessel that had left England in 1740 on a secret mission during an imperial war with Spain. In 1742, the patched-up vessel washed up on the coast of Brazil with survivors that were close to death, but had plenty of stories to tell. 

Best Humor: ‘Being Henry’ by Henry Winkler

Comedian Henry Winkler’s thoughtful and hilarious memoir was beloved by its readers.