American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis1984 by George OrwellA Story of Yesterday by Sergio CoboLord of the Flies by William GoldingA Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess
The Most Disturbing Books Ever Written
3,262 books — 11,771 voters

A Story of Yesterday by Sergio CoboAnd Then There Were None by Agatha ChristieGone Girl by Gillian FlynnHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. RowlingShutter Island by Dennis Lehane
Best Twists
8,988 books — 10,283 voters
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee1984 by George OrwellHarry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. RowlingThe Great Gatsby by F. Scott FitzgeraldAnimal Farm by George Orwell
Best Books of the 20th Century
7,801 books — 49,896 voters

Charlotte’s Web by E.B. WhiteThe Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson BurnettThe Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. LewisAnne of Green Gables by L.M. MontgomeryLittle Women by Louisa May Alcott
Favorite books from my childhood
4,541 books — 7,738 voters
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper LeePride and Prejudice by Jane AustenThe Diary of a Young Girl by Anne FrankHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling1984 by George Orwell
Books That Everyone Should Read At Least Once
33,252 books — 126,196 voters

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. RowlingThe Lightning Thief by Rick RiordanThe Hunger Games by Suzanne CollinsTwilight by Stephenie MeyerThe Giver by Lois Lowry
Best Young Adult Books
13,021 books — 80,510 voters

Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice SendakThe Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric CarleThe Giving Tree by Shel SilversteinGreen Eggs and Ham by Dr. SeussGoodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown
Best Children's Books
5,610 books — 7,117 voters