Big Books of Summer

Listopia > Book Lists Voted on by Ann (10 Lists)



A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill BrysonYour Inner Fish by Neil ShubinThe Drunkard's Walk by Leonard MlodinowThe Design of Everyday Things by Donald A. Norman
Best Science Books - Non-Fiction Only
1,929 books — 3,626 voters
The Adventure of English by Melvyn Bragg
Best Audio Narration
1,589 books — 1,085 voters

The Princess Bride by William GoldmanStardust by Neil GaimanHarry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling
The MOVIE was BETTER than the BOOK
1,134 books — 10,102 voters
Alanna by Tamora PierceTalking to Dragons by Patricia C. WredeDealing with Dragons by Patricia C. WredeCrown Duel by Sherwood Smith
Best "Strong Female" Fantasy Novels
4,769 books — 19,097 voters

Your Inner Fish by Neil Shubin
On Evolution - Love It Or Hate It
201 books — 105 voters
Silent Spring by Rachel CarsonThe Odyssey by Homer
The Most Influential Books
1,491 books — 5,298 voters

The Wordy Shipmates by Sarah Vowell
Best Books of 2008
1,644 books — 6,771 voters
Prince of Foxes by Samuel ShellabargerFreedom & Necessity by Steven Brust
Best Historical Fiction
7,867 books — 26,195 voters

The Art and Science of Fencing by Nick Evangelista
best fencing texts
12 books — 6 voters
Salt by Mark KurlanskyA Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill BrysonThe Tipping Point by Malcolm GladwellBlink by Malcolm Gladwell
Best Non-Fiction (no biographies)
6,261 books — 8,105 voters