Oprah Winfrey knows how to pick a winning book. The former talk show host and O Magazine founder has been recommending captivating books and authors through her Oprah’s Book Club since 1996. The first celebrity book club host, Winfrey has inspired Reese Witherspoon, Today Show co-host Jenna Bush Hager, and others to start their own book clubs as well. A book club recommendation from Oprah Winfrey can change the trajectory of an author’s career and a new book’s sales.
Often a book tastemaker, many of Winfrey’s book club picks go on to become New York Times bestsellers, appear on Amazon’s Best Books of the Year list, and make the Time Magazine 100 Must-Read Books of the Year list. Now, two of Oprah’s 2025 book club picks have been named finalists for the 2025 Goodreads Choice Awards, beating out hundreds of other titles and authors.
In a post shared to social media on Tuesday, Goodreads shared the list of finalists who are going on to the final round of voting for the 2025 Goodreads Choice Awards:
“The finalists are HERE! ? From 300 nominees, YOU narrowed it down to 150 finalists across 15 categories. Now it’s time for the Final Round! Swipe through to see the 10 books in each category, then cast your vote for the books YOU think should win the 2025 Goodreads Choice Awards. ?️ Final Round voting: Nov 25-30 ? Winners announced: Dec 4”
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The River Is Waiting By Wally Lamb
View this post on InstagramThe third Wally Lamb book chosen by Oprah for her book club, The River Is Waiting is an instant New York Times bestseller and a USA Today bestseller. A synopsis of the book shared on Amazon reads:
"The River Is Waiting by Wally Lamb is the story of Corby Ledbetter, a new father who is struggling with addiction and job loss, and whose life is destroyed by a tragic accident that results in his son's death. Sentenced to prison, he experiences brutality and unexpected kindness while navigating life behind bars. The novel explores his journey toward redemption, forgiveness, and reconciling with his past and the family he left behind."
Oprah’s Book Club readers were equally enthusiastic about Lamb’s book, with one writing, “Best book I've read so far this year,” and another adding, “Unforgettable.”
The Emperor Of Gladness By Ocean Vuong
View this post on InstagramOprah’s May 2025 book club pick was The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong. Like Wally Lamb’s The River Is Waiting, The Emperor of Gladness is also a finalist in the 2025 Goodreads Choice Awards. Winfrey calls this instant New York Times bestseller “stunning.”
The book is described on Amazon as:
"The Emperor of Gladness is a novel by Ocean Vuong about a 19-year-old Vietnamese American named Hai who, on the verge of suicide, is stopped by an elderly Lithuanian widow named Grazina. He becomes her caretaker, and the two form an unlikely bond over the course of a year. The book explores themes of loneliness, addiction, immigrant experiences, and the creation of chosen families through unlikely friendships and community. The narrative also follows Hai as he navigates his job at a fast-food restaurant and connects with his coworkers, finding another form of community."
The 2025 Goodreads Choice Awards
The final round of voting takes place from November 25–30. Winners of the Goodreads Choice Awards will be named on December 4, 2025.
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