In this episode of the Reading Under the Covers Podcast, we are diving into the Goodreads Choice Awards 2025, aka the Super Bowl of book drama. We’re breaking down the nominees, sharing our knee-jerk reactions, casting our votes, and making very confident predictions about who’s going to take home the crown in each category. And are we ready to go full conspiracy theory over the voting process? (Always.)

Watch the video: https://youtube.com/live/XEzRbKRj-9Q

Plus we’re also spotlighting some buzzy new releases worth adding to your TBR immediately.

💬 Let us know in the comments: What are your thoughts on the GoodReads Choice Awards this year? Predictions, reactions, your votes. Let us know in the comments.

You may be interested in:

→ Brynne Weaver's comments about her nominations: https://www.threads.com/@brynne_weaver/post/DQ98OonCR3O

→ Support Nia Davenport's GoFund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-nia-and-her-children-after-tragic-loss

→ or Pick up and read Our Vicious Oaths by N.E. Davenport: https://rstyle.me/+jOd3Zz7DSKmlZXbAEnWUWQ

→ Sylvia Mercedes stops by the blog to share her favorite slow burn romantasy books:

https://www.underthecoversbookblog.com/slow-burn-romantasy/

⏰ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Introduction to the 2025 Goodreads Choice Awards

00:41 Fiction Category: My Votes and Predictions

01:46 Historical Fiction: Who Will Win?

03:12 Mysteries and Thrillers: The Top Contenders

05:05 Live Interaction and Viewer Comments

08:04 Romance Category: Disappointments and Predictions

15:27 Fantasy Category: Popular Picks

18:38 Science Fiction: Passionate Picks

20:37 Horror Category: Gothic vs. Traditional

22:39 Debut Novels: Fresh Faces

24:14 Audiobooks: Production Value and Predictions

29:04 Young Adult Fantasy: Disappointments and Predictions

29:56 Young Adult Fiction Nominees

30:58 Nonfiction Predictions

32:19 Memoir Category Highlights

34:05 History and Biography Picks

38:41 New Book Releases This Week

47:41 Current Reads and Recommendations

51:44 What We're Watching

01:01:24 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up

Tune in EVERY THURSDAY at 12 PM ET, join the chat, and share your thoughts!

📖 BOOKS MENTIONED:

→ The Seventh Champion by Sylvia Mercedes: https://rstyle.me/+9h6m0ck83D6TRXxGnAp_UA

→ Your Knife, Your Heart by K.M. Moronova: https://rstyle.me/+zzGdmoHGdetVXw9EGP5lsw

→ Indulge by Luna Mason: https://rstyle.me/+bttvTDtuz1Azp-tJnZt_og

→ The King’s Ransom by Janet Evanovich: https://rstyle.me/+yld4NVYtExexd7VDZzn7IQ

→ A Matter of Murder by Tirzah Price: https://rstyle.me/+gLWvc-zBb9MxujY4oDf1sA

→ So My Ex-Boyfriend is a Serial Killer by Kylie Scott: https://rstyle.me/+ue5KOp6KaJ6UEZhd0Yk2Zw

→ Academic Affair by Jodi McAlister: https://rstyle.me/+MnSUTh5DE0GlMzMIWPUkqA

→ The Amberglow Candy Store by Hiyoko Kurisu, trans. by Matt Treyvaud: https://rstyle.me/+HEoXPEkyKxk39EqWxadLxg

→ Not You Again by Erin La Rosa: https://rstyle.me/+JMPX68avHVJPet_H9l4KFQ

→ The Sunshine Man by Emma Stonex: https://rstyle.me/+SzaOSqp_pe3qKG2I5G5DjA

→ Next Time Will Be Our Turn by Jesse Q. Sutanto: https://rstyle.me/+KL-wUFTUT_DROnpyrxU4Jg

→ Secrets and Northern Lights by Megan Oliver: https://rstyle.me/+MosiKXw-OD5mT8m9DqXl0A

→ Coldwire by Chloe Gong: https://rstyle.me/+DwI8BK2LCwV5wWIF-0zXBA

🧁 Mentioned While Discussing Shows

The Great British Baking Show

Rulers of Fortune

Amsterdam Empire

Hit play, grab a snack, and let’s scream into the Goodreads void together.

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