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Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J.K. RowlingTo Kill a Mockingbird by Harper LeeA Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinHarry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling
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14,902 books — 16,635 voters