We have to admit. Emojis are the best thing since sliced bread. In honor of The Red Carpet Issue, we are awarding an emoji to some of our favorite reads from 2015.

 

How to Grow an Addict by J.A. Wright

The Pill Emoji Award goes to “How To Grow An Addict” by J.A. Wright, for painfully obvious reasons. A pill can be both a detriment and a cure, and in a way Wright’s book is both.

 

 

 

Fourteen by Leslie Johansen Nack

The Sailboat Award goes to Fourteen because Nack’s inspiring true story makes us want to sail away on our own journey of self discovery. Feel free to listen to “Ornico Flow” by Enya on repeat while reading.

 

 

Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter

The Knife Award goes to Pretty Girls because the novel just screams (ha!) murder, suspense and backstabbing in the best way possible.

 

 

 

Wendy Darling by Colleen Oakes

The Shooting Star Award goes to Wendy Darling because this novel promises to be just as whimsical and full of faith, trust, and pixie dust as the original story we all know and love!

 

 

Blonde Eskimo by Kristin Hunt

The Snowflake Award goes to Blonde Eskimo because it captures the magic of winter while giving us a compelling story to cozy up with while the snow falls.

 

 

 

Pretending to Dance by Diane Chamberlain

The Salsa Dancer Award goes to Pretending to Dance because it basically describes all of the secrets that you know your elusvie emoji has been hiding from you all these years. The cover model is actually the emoji in human form, according to science.

 

Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert

The Art Palette Award goes to Big Magic because Gilbert’s inspirational insights on art and the nature of inspiration make us want to grab our art supplies and begin creating ASAP!

 

 

 

Wildflower by Drew Barrymore

The Flower Award goes to Wildflower by Drew Barrymore because isn’t Drew Barrymore just a beautiful flower in human form? Her book provides a convincing case for this. And that cover design? Swoon.

 

 

This Book Loves You by PewDiePie

The Heart Eyes Award goes to This Book Loves You because Youtuber PewDiePie’s inspirational illustrations and sayings have got us feeling all the love!

 

 

 

Hunger Makes Me a Modern Girl by Carrie Brownstein

The Silverware Award goes to Hunger Makes Me a Modern Girl because Carrie Brownstein speaks to the hunger in all of us for success and self-empowerment.

 

 

 

The Grownup by Gillian Flynn

The Shocked Face Award goes to The Grownup by Gillian Flynn because, well, Gillian Flynn! Need we say more?!

 

 

 

 

Dear Mr. You by Mary Louise Parker

The Eggplant Award goes to Dear Mr. You for reasons that you’ll need to read the book to truly understand. (;

 

 

 

 

Put a Ring On It by Beth Kendrick

The Doggy Award goes to Put a Ring On It because it’s the perfect book to curl up with while cuddling your pup after a long day at the office.

 

 

 

Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes

The Thumbs Up Award goes to Year of Yes because this memoir has inspired us in so many ways and has got us screaming a unanimous “YASSS QUEEN!”

 

 

If you had to award an emoji to the last book you read, what would it be? Tell us in the comments below and we’ll share our favorites on social!

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