J.R.R. Tolkien 4-Book Boxed Set by J.R.R. TolkienThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussA Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinThe Eye of the World by Robert JordanHis Dark Materials by Philip Pullman
The Best Epic Fantasy (fiction)
4,761 books — 27,033 voters
The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussHis Dark Materials by Philip PullmanHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingA Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin
Best Fantasy Series, Trilogies, and Duologies
2,242 books — 12,288 voters

Weetzie Bat by Francesca Lia BlockThe Golden Compass by Philip PullmanHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingThe Thief by Megan Whalen Turner
Best Young Adult Books
13,340 books — 80,618 voters
Dune by Frank HerbertThe Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Best Science Fiction
3,877 books — 7,969 voters

Rain of Gold by Victor VillaseñorThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussThe Historian by Elizabeth KostovaThe Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco
Best Books Ever
79,090 books — 294,881 voters
Rain of Gold by Victor VillaseñorWeetzie Bat by Francesca Lia BlockPride and Prejudice by Jane AustenDealing with Dragons by Patricia C. WredeThe Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver
Best Female Lead Characters
4,906 books — 6,036 voters

With Good Heart by Muriel Thayer PainterRain of Gold by Victor VillaseñorHill of the Rooster by Curry Holden
The Yaqui
13 books — 3 voters