The Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael PollanColumbine by Dave CullenThe Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down by Anne Fadiman
Best Non-Fiction (no biographies)
6,228 books — 8,061 voters
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie
Diversity in Young Adult and Middle Grade
1,917 books — 1,216 voters

The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson WalkerCinder by Marissa MeyerGone Girl by Gillian FlynnDefending Jacob by William LandayLet's Pretend This Never Happened by Jenny  Lawson
Best Books of 2012
3,521 books — 9,203 voters
Losers in Space by John Barnes
2012 Young Adult Standalone Challenge
242 books — 822 voters

The Golden Compass by Philip PullmanA Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'EngleThe Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer BradleyThe Hero and the Crown by Robin McKinley
Best Heroine in a Fantasy Book
1,481 books — 1,784 voters

Losers in Space by John Barnes
Teenagers . . . IN SPACE!
472 books — 732 voters