The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
Best Humorous Books
4,424 books — 8,187 voters

The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienGone with the Wind by Margaret MitchellJane Eyre by Charlotte BrontëA Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinThe Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett
Big Fat Books Worth the Effort
1,876 books — 6,999 voters
Flowers in the Attic by V.C. Andrews
The Most Disturbing Books Ever Written
3,292 books — 11,640 voters

Dead Until Dark by Charlaine HarrisI Am Legend and Other Stories by Richard Matheson
Best Adult Vampire Books
1,842 books — 4,983 voters
Wicked by Gregory MaguireThe Tales of Beedle the Bard by J.K. RowlingThe Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. LewisThe Hobbit, or There and Back Again by J.R.R. TolkienMirror Mirror by Gregory Maguire
The Best Fairytales and Retellings
2,848 books — 9,209 voters

Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris
Best Paranormal Romance Series
1,635 books — 12,839 voters

The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George SpeareThe Thirteenth Tale by Diane SetterfieldMemoirs of a Geisha by Arthur GoldenGone with the Wind by Margaret MitchellThe Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett
Best Historical Fiction
7,936 books — 26,384 voters
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. RowlingThe Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. LewisAnimal Farm by George OrwellJ.R.R. Tolkien 4-Book Boxed Set by J.R.R. TolkienAlice’s Adventures in Wonderland / Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll
Best Books Ever
78,421 books — 292,299 voters

Pride and Prejudice by Jane AustenJane Eyre by Charlotte BrontëWuthering Heights by Emily BrontëSense and Sensibility by Jane AustenRomeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
All Time Favorite Romance Novels
5,885 books — 13,035 voters
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling
Best Books of the 21st Century
9,833 books — 22,393 voters

The Lost Symbol by Dan    BrownTwilight by Stephenie MeyerBreaking Dawn by Stephenie MeyerNew Moon by Stephenie MeyerEclipse by Stephenie Meyer
The Worst Books of All Time
8,121 books — 19,901 voters
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingThe Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienThe Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis
Best Fantasy Series, Trilogies, and Duologies
2,197 books — 12,186 voters

J.R.R. Tolkien 4-Book Boxed Set by J.R.R. TolkienThe Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis
The Best Epic Fantasy (fiction)
4,676 books — 26,711 voters
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee1984 by George OrwellHarry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. RowlingPride and Prejudice by Jane AustenAnimal Farm by George Orwell
Books That Everyone Should Read At Least Once
32,585 books — 124,050 voters

The Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingThe Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis
Most Interesting Magic System
2,702 books — 8,911 voters
Pride and Prejudice by Jane AustenTo Kill a Mockingbird by Harper LeeAlice’s Adventures in Wonderland / Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis CarrollThe Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. LewisDead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris
Best Female Lead Characters
4,895 books — 5,942 voters