The Alienist by Caleb CarrThe Beekeeper's Apprentice by Laurie R. KingMaisie Dobbs by Jacqueline WinspearThe Judgment of Caesar by Steven SaylorWhat Remains of Heaven by C.S. Harris
Best Historical Mystery
2,281 books — 4,746 voters
The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey NiffeneggerA Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled HosseiniThe Book Thief by Markus ZusakThe Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon
Best Books of the Decade: 2000s
7,215 books — 28,372 voters