The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. SalingerEragon by Christopher PaoliniEldest by Christopher PaoliniHis Dark Materials by Philip Pullman
Disappointing Books
2,730 books — 4,599 voters
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. RowlingHarry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. RowlingHarry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. RowlingHarry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling
Best Books of the Decade: 2000s
7,188 books — 28,370 voters

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. RowlingHarry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. RowlingHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. RowlingTwilight by Stephenie MeyerHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling
The Book Was Better Than the Movie
1,561 books — 18,685 voters
A Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinThe Eye of the World by Robert JordanWizard's First Rule by Terry Goodkind
The Best Epic Fantasy (fiction)
4,250 books — 25,932 voters

Wizard's First Rule by Terry GoodkindA Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinThe Eye of the World by Robert JordanMagic Kingdom for Sale/Sold by Terry BrooksThe Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
Best Fantasy Series, Trilogies, and Duologies
2,089 books — 11,784 voters
American Gods by Neil Gaiman
Vampires and Werewolves and Witches...Oh My!
1,955 books — 3,005 voters