John Adams by David McCullough1776 by David McCulloughTeam of Rivals by Doris Kearns GoodwinA People’s History of the United States by Howard ZinnBury My Heart at Wounded Knee by Dee Brown
Best American History Books
2,130 books — 2,499 voters
John Adams by David McCulloughThe Rise and Fall of the Third Reich by William L. Shirer1776 by David McCulloughTeam of Rivals by Doris Kearns GoodwinThe Guns of August by Barbara W. Tuchman
Best History Books
3,711 books — 3,752 voters

Black Ice by Anne StuartCold As Ice by Anne StuartHard Kill by Charlie FlowersIce Blue by Anne StuartFire and Ice by Anne Stuart
Spy Romance
215 books — 177 voters
Malice at the Palace by Rhys BowenFeta Attraction by Susannah HardyThe Deep End by Julie MulhernAt the Drop of a Hat by Jenn McKinlayDouble Fudge Brownie Murder by Joanne Fluke
2015 Cozy Mystery New Releases
267 books — 231 voters

And Playing the Role of Herself by K.E. LaneWaiting in the Wings by Melissa BraydenThe Gravity Between Us by Kristen ZimmerKiss the Girl by Melissa BraydenFingersmith by Sarah Waters
Best F/F Romance Books
1,562 books — 1,150 voters
Treasure by Clive CusslerRaise the Titanic! by Clive CusslerPacific Vortex! by Clive CusslerThe Mediterranean Caper by Clive CusslerIceberg by Clive Cussler
best clive cussler book
11 books — 17 voters

Fingersmith by Sarah WatersTipping the Velvet by Sarah WatersThe Night Watch by Sarah WatersStone Butch Blues by Leslie FeinbergBackwards to Oregon by Jae
Historical Lesbian Fiction
251 books — 254 voters

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire SáenzThe Song of Achilles by Madeline MillerThe Color Purple by Alice WalkerThe Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar WildeCall Me By Your Name by André Aciman
Best LGBTQIA literature
1,773 books — 2,168 voters
Fingersmith by Sarah WatersTipping the Velvet by Sarah WatersAnnie on My Mind by Nancy GardenFried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe by Fannie FlaggThe Price of Salt by Claire  Morgan
Best Lesbian Fiction
2,027 books — 2,650 voters