The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls1776 by David McCulloughRubicon by Tom Holland
Best 21st Century Non-Fiction
2,044 books — 1,347 voters
A Christmas Carol by Charles DickensAnimal Farm by George OrwellThe Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli
Most influential books under 100 pages
251 books — 922 voters

Antigone by SophoclesMistress of Rome by Kate Quinn
Awesome Women of the Ancient World
436 books — 955 voters
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
Best Gay Historical Romance
923 books — 1,532 voters

A Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinA Storm of Swords by George R.R. Martin
The Grimdarks
479 books — 1,174 voters

The Song of Achilles by Madeline MillerFire from Heaven by Mary RenaultThe Last of the Wine by Mary RenaultThink of England by K.J. CharlesA Tip for the Hangman by Allison Epstein
Best Gay Historical Fiction
377 books — 576 voters
The Song of Achilles by Madeline MillerThe Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon
LGBTQ Science Fiction and Fantasy
2,066 books — 1,972 voters

The Lightning Thief by Rick RiordanThe Book Thief by Markus ZusakTo Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Best Young Adult Books
13,163 books — 80,242 voters

And Then There Were None by Agatha ChristieThe Book Thief by Markus Zusak
Best Twists
8,422 books — 9,180 voters
Dracula by Bram Stoker
Best Gothic Books of All Time
611 books — 3,537 voters

The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha ChristieThe Secret of Chimneys by Agatha ChristieMurder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie
Best Cozy Mystery Series
2,622 books — 2,712 voters
The Fourth Enemy by Anne Perry
Historical Mystery 2023
71 books — 32 voters