The Sailor Who Fell from Grace with the Sea by Yukio MishimaNo Longer Human by Osamu Dazai
Japanese authors
235 books — 172 voters
Independent People by Halldór LaxnessMysteries by Knut HamsunThe Ice Palace by Tarjei VesaasAngels of the Universe by Einar Már Guðmundsson
Best Scandinavian and Nordic Literature
1,210 books — 1,245 voters

The Tin Drum by Günter GrassThe Man Without Qualities by Robert MusilBeware of Pity by Stefan Zweig
Best German/Austrian/Swiss Literature
1,029 books — 953 voters
The God of Small Things by Arundhati RoyA Fine Balance by Rohinton MistryThe White Tiger by Aravind AdigaMidnight’s Children by Salman RushdieFamily Matters by Rohinton Mistry
Best Indian Fiction Books
914 books — 2,420 voters