Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë
Favorite Historical Romance Novels
3,414 books — 6,028 voters
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper LeeHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingAnimal Farm by George OrwellHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. RowlingThe Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
Best Banned, Censored, and Challenged Books
924 books — 2,376 voters

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Best Books of the 20th Century
7,899 books — 49,787 voters
Pandemonium by Lauren OliverDays of Blood & Starlight by Laini TaylorBlack Heart by Holly Black
Can't Wait Books of 2012
2,516 books — 15,080 voters

Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys
New YA historical fiction in 2011
62 books — 273 voters
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
World War II Literature
277 books — 187 voters

The Diviners by Libba BrayBitterblue by Kristin CashoreInsurgent by Veronica RothGirl of Nightmares by Kendare Blake
YA Novels of 2012
1,240 books — 10,178 voters
Wildwood Dancing by Juliet MarillierDaughter of the Forest by Juliet MarillierThe Tales of Beedle the Bard by J.K. RowlingElla Enchanted by Gail Carson LevineBeauty by Robin McKinley
The Best Fairytales and Retellings
2,797 books — 9,155 voters

Graceling by Kristin Cashore
Magic, Adventure, Romance
2,349 books — 5,139 voters
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingTo Kill a Mockingbird by Harper LeeWuthering Heights by Emily BrontëHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. RowlingHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling
Books With Unforgettable Characters
9,446 books — 8,467 voters

Seven Tears Into the Sea by Terri FarleyMermaid Park by Beth MayallTeenage Mermaid by Ellen SchreiberIngo by Helen DunmoreThe Tide Knot by Helen Dunmore
YA Mermaid Novels
324 books — 857 voters
Just Listen by Sarah DessenThe Tales of Beedle the Bard by J.K. Rowling
Best Books of the Decade: 2000s
7,187 books — 28,368 voters

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. RowlingThe Book Thief by Markus ZusakHarry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. RowlingThe Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark HaddonHarry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling
Best Books of the 21st Century
9,842 books — 22,013 voters
City of Bones by Cassandra ClareValiant by Holly Black
The Best Urban Fantasy
4,409 books — 12,559 voters

Just Listen by Sarah DessenAlong for the Ride by Sarah DessenCity of Glass by Cassandra ClareCity of Bones by Cassandra ClareShiver by Maggie Stiefvater
Young Adult Romance
4,025 books — 9,663 voters
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. RowlingTo Kill a Mockingbird by Harper LeeHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. RowlingHarry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. RowlingHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling
Books You Can't Live Without
1,649 books — 1,183 voters

City of Fallen Angels by Cassandra ClareForever by Maggie StiefvaterClockwork Prince by Cassandra ClareCity of Lost Souls by Cassandra Clare
Must-reads in 2011 and 2012
482 books — 573 voters
Shiver by Maggie StiefvaterCity of Glass by Cassandra ClareFragile Eternity by Melissa MarrFallen by Lauren KateHush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick
Best Book Cover 2009
333 books — 2,841 voters

City of Bones by Cassandra ClareShiver by Maggie StiefvaterHush, Hush by Becca FitzpatrickCity of Glass by Cassandra ClareCity of Ashes by Cassandra Clare
What We've Read So Far In 2010
4,981 books — 1,784 voters
Stolen by Lucy Christopher
Live Vicariously Through Books
19 books — 15 voters

Forever by Maggie StiefvaterCity of Fallen Angels by Cassandra Clare
The "Can't Wait" Books of 2011
612 books — 1,711 voters
Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater
Best Paranormal Romance Series
1,444 books — 12,656 voters

Afterlife by Claudia GrayDarkest Mercy by Melissa MarrForever by Maggie Stiefvater
YA Novels of 2011
1,118 books — 6,647 voters
My Sister's Keeper by Jodi PicoultThe Book Thief by Markus Zusak
Books That Made You Cry
1,606 books — 3,279 voters

City of Bones by Cassandra ClareHush, Hush by Becca FitzpatrickCity of Glass by Cassandra ClareCity of Ashes by Cassandra Clare
Books with Angels, Gods, or Demons
2,316 books — 3,420 voters
City of Fallen Angels by Cassandra ClareForever by Maggie StiefvaterAfterlife by Claudia GrayClockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare
Can't Wait Books For 2011
1,240 books — 6,626 voters

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. RowlingHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingHarry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. RowlingHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. RowlingHarry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling
The Best Fantasy Books
1,729 books — 1,421 voters
Crank by Ellen HopkinsImpulse by Ellen HopkinsIdentical by Ellen HopkinsBurned by Ellen HopkinsGlass by Ellen Hopkins
Novels in Verse
427 books — 756 voters

The Hunger Games by Suzanne CollinsCatching Fire by Suzanne CollinsHarry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J.K. RowlingThe Book Thief by Markus ZusakTo Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Books You Would Recommend to Strangers
12,580 books — 8,054 voters
Beauty by Robin McKinley
Beauty and the Beast
706 books — 1,947 voters


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