Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur GoldenThe Pillars of the Earth by Ken FollettThe Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory
Best Historical Fiction
7,442 books — 25,634 voters
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann ShafferThe Miracle at Speedy Motors by Alexander McCall Smith
Best Books of 2008
1,644 books — 6,780 voters

The Narrows by Michael    ConnellyThe No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency by Alexander McCall SmithThe Lincoln Lawyer by Michael    Connelly
Best Detective/Mystery Series
2,214 books — 2,305 voters