Goodreads Choice Awards: 20 Best books of 2015, as determined by readers

On Goodreads, more than 30,000 people gave Harper Lee’s novel a four or five-star rating.

Paula Hawkins’ debut novel about a drunk narrator-turned-detective was a “runaway success.”

Kristin Hannah’s book about the women of France under Nazi occupation in WWII earned her a 4.53 rating on Goodreads.

Don’t read Jennifer Niven’s YA book without a box of tissues. Elle Fanning will star in the film adaptation.

YouTube star Connor Franta tackles his struggles with body image and sexuality in his memoir.

Trista Mateer’s popularity on Tumblr and Instagram helped push her to publish her second book of poetry.

Mindy Kaling’s second book touches on body image, confidence, her show The Mindy Project and more.

Aziz Ansari teamed up with an NYU sociologist to share love trends from around the world.

Erik Larson’s Dead Wake marks the 100th anniversary of the sinking of ocean liner Lusitania.

Former orca trainer John Hargrove contributes to the discussion about orcas in captivity.

New Adult author Colleen Hoover tells the story of a woman who falls in love with an artist.

Pierce Brown’s third book in the Red Rising trilogy has earned him high praise from sci-fi fans.

Neil Gaiman’s short story collection includes a Doctor Who story written for the 50th anniversary of the show.

Dean Koontz’s Saint Odd is the seventh book in the series about a cook who can talk to the dead.

Not only did this series help artist Fiona Staples break out, it even has a 4.49 rating on Goodreads.

This is The Pioneer Woman host Ree Drummond’s second cookbook.

This is Sarah J. Maas’ fourth book in the Throne of Glass series.

Considering this is author Rick Riordan’s fifth consecutive win, The Sword of Summer has to be good, right?

Drew Daywalk and Oliver Jeffers’ sequel to The Day the Crayons Quit won Best Picture Book.

Aveyard is the first author to have her debut novel Red Queen open at No. 1 on the NY Times YA Best Seller list.