The Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean M. Auel
Best Historical Fiction
8,134 books — 26,956 voters
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8,797 books — 26,031 voters

Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel
Food-Related Fiction
1,206 books — 634 voters
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Food-Related Non-Fiction
1,372 books — 1,733 voters

Dune by Frank Herbert
Best Books Ever
79,133 books — 294,875 voters