Winners and Finalists Announced for BREW Readers Choice Award 2024-2025

Australia, 9th Jan 2025, -
 

The Chrysalis BREW Project has announced the winners and finalists of the 2024-2025 BREW Readers' Choice Award. This award highlights books that have garnered the highest recognition from readers worldwide. Books that receive at least 4 out of 5 stars in their BREW reviews are automatically shortlisted for the monthly and annual titles. The accolades include a Book of the Year title, an Honourable Mention, Book of the Month accolades, a list of outstanding finalists, and a Publisher of the Year title.

The 2024-2025 Book of the Year is “Unheard” by Bhavini Bhargava, which received over 10,000 votes. The Honourable Mention was awarded to “My Lost Pages” by Sneha Sabu, securing more than 4,000 votes.

Esperanza Pretila, founder of The Chrysalis BREW Project, stated that “the awards underscore the importance of reader engagement in celebrating literary works that resonate globally.” She also expressed gratitude to all participants who supported their favourite books and authors.

This year’s awards reflect a broad spectrum of literary voices and themes, showcasing books that have captured the hearts of readers worldwide.

THE HONOUREES

Here are the complete lists of winners:

BREW Readers' Choice Award Book of the Year: “Unheard” by Bhavini Bhargava

BREW Readers' Choice Award Honourable Mention: “My Lost Pages” by Sneha Sabu

BREW Readers’ Choice Award 2024-2025 Finalists:

1. “The Velvet Hammer” by Chief Justice Belvin Perry, Jr. and Amy Mitchell
2. “Merely Mortal” by Michelle M. Pillow
3. “Always Haunted: Hallowe en Poems” by LindaAnn LoSchiavo
4. “The Butcher and the Bard” by J. E. Harter
5. “Bunky and the Summer Wish” by Aleksandra Tryniecka
6. “Saint Bloodbath” by Frederick Douglass Reynolds
7. “Covered in Flour” by Charles Presti
8. “Deception Bay” by N N Parker
9. “Fiercely ME” by Stephanie Rowe
10. “Grasslands” by Shekhar Khatri
11. “Heir to the Ice Flame” by Rose Harvey
12. “The Ghost in the Garden” by Alisse Lee Goldenberg
13. “Werecats Emergent” by Mark J. Engels
14. “No Going Back” by Susan Frances
15. “The Spirituality in Science” by Benneth Iwuchukwu
16. “Six Moons, Seven Gods” by Robert A. Walker
17. “Harvest Cruise” by Rebecca Benison
18. “Killing Shore” by K.A. Nelson
19. “Building a Team: A Baseball Buddies Story” by Aaron Derr
20. “My Unexpected Life: Finding Balance Beyond My Diagnosis” by Jennifer Gasner
21. “Goyhood” by Reuven Fenton
22. “Why in the World Are We Here?” by Clare-Rose Trevelyan
23. “The Retirement Planning Roadmap” by Sweet Home Publishing
24. “Of Friction” by S. J. Lee
25. “Your Forgotten Sons” by Anne Montgomery
26. “Glitches of Gods” by Jurgen “Jojo” Appelo
27. “You Are There” by Felicity Wrangles
28. “Until the Stars Align” by Carolyn Summer Quinn
29. “The Street Between the Pines” by J.J. Alo
30. “Bereft: A Story about Love, Loss, and Family” by M. A. Quigley
31. “May I Come to Your Party?” by Grace A. Wolf
32. “Belle And Chloe: Reflections In The Mirror” by Isabela Sardas, Ph.D.
33. “A Different Lens” by Sheila Eve Arad
34. “Things to Aim For” by Rodney Ross
35. “I’m Beautiful Because I Am” by Azizi Tuere
36. “The Treasure of Tundavala Gap” by Jeffrey K. Schmoll
37. “Dreams and Metamorphoses” by Fabio Grandi
38. “The Lilacs I Once Knew: Friddie’s Poems” by Roni Rosenthal
39. “The Meaning of Okay” by Cortney Raymond
40. “Journey of a Radiant Heart” by Niomi Nicci
41. “Guilty of Stealing His Heart” by Nancy Lynn White
42. “The Adventures of Angel” by Ross Alan Hahn
43. “The Love Tank” by Andrea Mendoza-Vasconez
44. “Circus Home: A Novel of Life, Love and New Jersey” by Jason Ollander-Krane
45. “The Secret Life of Bears” by Joann Slead
46. “Here There Be Monsters” by Josh Wright
47. “My Place Among Them” by J. Stanion
48. “Thomas the Terrible Tomcat Needs a Friend” by Zivile Cecilia Brubeck
49. “The Soul Sistas Go To School!: (Too Cool for School?)” by Newton Vanriel
50. “New American Monarch” by Marcel Fable Price
51. “Rock, Crush and Roll” by Hunter Snow
52. “A New Family for Tate” by Erika L. Turner, LCSW
53. “The Only Anxiety Book for Teens You Will Ever Need” by Carla Picolli
54. “Nature Ninja Saves the Natural World” by Tania Moloney
55. “The First Unicorn” by Kathleen J. Shields
56. “AI… Meets… AI” by Amber Ivey
57. “The Bravest Soldiers” by Elaine Schroller
58. “Praesidium” by McKinley Aspen
59. “Cogitatio: Shadows in the Wind – Book Two” by McKinley Aspen
60. “Facts Are Stubborn Things” by Richard A Danzig
61. “Sentience Hazard” by Alexandru Czimbor
62. “Emma’s Fury” by Linda Rainier
63. “Believe Nothing, Know Nothing” by Jean-Claude Koven
64. “Until September” by Harker Jones
65. “Adventures of Fairies and Dragons” by Nancy Benson
66. “Daughters of Green Mountain Gap” by Teri M. Brown
67. “Fabric of Light” by Travis Sharp
68. “Jar of Tears” by Kathleen Templeton
69. “The Serpent’s Tongue (Nova 02)” by C. T. Emerson
70. “Intrepid Spirit” by David Tunno
71. “Taking Flight” by Jacques Sardas
72. “Dreams and Illusions” by Rebecca Olmstead
73. “Wayward Wings” by S. Slottje
74. “Golden” by S.S. Turner
75. “Punch Line” by Richard A. Danzig
76. “Luck and Love in 1902” by Jody Gorran
77. “Olympus Bound” by Zoë Routh
78. “No Borders for Truth” by Martin J. Brown
79. “Ain’t No Jazz in Kansas City” by Bruce Rodgers
80. “The Sound of an Ordinary Life” by Alis Cerrahyan
81. “Rogues of the Crosslands: Azoria’s Blade” by John Daze
82. “Bad Love Medicine” by Kevin Schewe M.D.
83. “The Bright Freight of Memory” by Greg Fields
84. “Vermilion Harvest” by Reenita M. Hora
85. “Ghost Train” by Natalie Anna Jacobsen
86. “Navigating Life’s Challenges” by Luminescence Goh
87. “The Ultimate Guide to Rapport” by Stig Ernsund
88. “Nate’s Noisy Nose” by Frances Mackay
89. “The Great Christmas Escape” by Janae Haddad
90. “The Lonely Prisoner” by Michael J. Kundu
91. “Black On Madison Avenue” by Mark S. Robinson
92. “Me Power” by LaNysha T. Adams
93. “The Stress Book: Forty-Plus Ways to Manage Stress & Enjoy Your Life” by D. Terrence Foster MD
94. “The Matters of Friendship” by Rona D. Drinkard
95. “Hatfield 1677” by Laura C. Rader
96. “Lasting Transformation: A Guide to Navigating Life’s Journey” by Abby Rosen PhD
97. “Run for My Life” by Joseph P. Odonnell
98. “Muddy the Water” by Jessica Barrows Beebe and Matt Barrows
99. “Delaware Before the Railroads: A Diamond Among the States” by Dave Tabler
100. “Fever of Unknown Origin” by Judith Ford
101. “Soul Threads” by Camilla Fellas Arnold

 BREW Readers' Choice Award Book of the Month Winners

1. December 2024 – No winner
2. November 2024 – “Building A Team: A Baseball Buddies Story” by Aaron Derr
3. October 2024 – “Harvest Cruise” by Rebecca Benison
4. September 2024 – “Unheard” by Bhavini Bhargava
5. August 2024 – “Saint Bloodbath” by Frederick Douglass Reynolds
6. July 2024 – “My Lost Pages” by Sneha Sabu
7. June 2024 – “Six Moons, Seven Gods” by Robert A. Walker
8. May 2024 – “The Spirituality in Science” by Benneth Iwuchukwu
9. April 2024 – “No Going Back” by Susan Frances
10. March 2024 – “The Ghost in the Garden” by Alisse Lee Goldenberg
11. February 2024 – “Werecats Emergent” by Mark J. Engels
12. January 2024 – no winner

Selection for the BREW Readers' Choice Award 2024-2025 Publisher of the Year title is still ongoing. The free-for-all global public voting officially opens on 31 January 2025. Early voting access options and real-time tracking of results are also available from 9 January 2025. More details can be accessed through the following link: https://thechrysalisbrewproject.com/2025/01/09/🎉-public-voting-for-the-brew-readers-choice-award-2024-2025-publisher-of-the-year-opens-soon-🎉/. 

For more information about the announcement and BREW Readers' Choice Award, visit The Chrysalis BREW Project.

ABOUT THE BREW READERS' CHOICE AWARD

Unlike the other BREW Book Awards that involve judges' assessments, the BREW Readers' Choice Award is a reader-driven literary accolade that celebrates exceptional books chosen by public vote. Monthly winners automatically qualify for the annual awards. The initiative highlights the connection between readers and the books they love, fostering a global community united by a shared appreciation for literature.

Nominations are now open for the 2025 round of the award. To nominate or for more information on the award, please visit https://thechrysalisbrewproject.com/the-brew-awards/.

ABOUT THE CHRYSALIS BREW PROJECT

The Chrysalis BREW Project is dedicated to recognising and promoting excellence in literature. Through its diverse awards, the project aims to empower authors, celebrate literary achievements, and connect readers worldwide with meaningful stories.