1776 by David McCulloughTeam of Rivals by Doris Kearns GoodwinThe Guns of August by Barbara W. TuchmanThe Rise and Fall of the Third Reich by William L. ShirerTruman by David McCullough
Best History Books
3,682 books — 3,717 voters
The Twilight Saga by Stephenie MeyerFifty Shades of Grey by E.L. JamesTwilight by Stephenie MeyerWuthering Heights by Emily BrontëCity of Bones by Cassandra Clare
I Don't Understand All That Fuss
1,017 books — 2,559 voters

The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova
Best Historical Mystery
2,060 books — 4,508 voters
Alanna by Tamora PierceHis Dark Materials by Philip PullmanWild Magic by Tamora PierceThe Blue Sword by Robin McKinleyFirst Test by Tamora Pierce
Best "Strong Female" Fantasy Novels
4,444 books — 18,179 voters

The Goose Girl by Shannon HaleAlanna by Tamora PierceTerrier by Tamora PierceA Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
Books That Should Be Made Into Movies
32,192 books — 68,022 voters
Pride and Prejudice by Jane AustenHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingThe Diary of a Young Girl by Anne FrankTolkien On Fairy-stories by J.R.R. TolkienThe Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Books That Everyone Should Read At Least Once
31,392 books — 119,637 voters