America's First Daughter by Stephanie DrayThe Secret Language of Stones by M.J. RoseThe Swans of Fifth Avenue by Melanie BenjaminThe Vatican Princess by C.W. GortnerLilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly
Historical Fiction 2016
340 books — 878 voters
Written in My Own Heart's Blood by Diana GabaldonThe Collector of Dying Breaths by M.J. RoseA Burnable Book by Bruce HolsingerA King's Ransom by Sharon Kay PenmanThe Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd
Historical Fiction 2014
376 books — 1,970 voters

The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg LarssonA Story of Yesterday by Sergio CoboThe Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz ZafónThe Girl Who Played with Fire by Stieg LarssonAnd Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
Best Literary Mysteries
2,548 books — 4,594 voters
The Help by Kathryn StockettThe Hunger Games by Suzanne CollinsGone Girl by Gillian FlynnThe Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk KiddWater for Elephants by Sara Gruen
Best Beach Reads 2013
2,204 books — 4,189 voters

Pride and Prejudice by Jane AustenJane Eyre by Charlotte BrontëTwilight by Stephenie MeyerThe Notebook by Nicholas SparksRomeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
Best Love Stories
5,170 books — 9,630 voters
Onyx by Jennifer L. ArmentroutLover Reborn by J.R. WardInsurgent by Veronica RothCity of Lost Souls by Cassandra ClareOnce Burned by Jeaniene Frost
Most Expected Romance Books 2012
420 books — 1,428 voters