Guns, Germs, and Steel by Jared Diamond
Best Science Books - Non-Fiction Only
1,835 books — 3,592 voters
Genghis by Conn IgguldenThe Last Kingdom by Bernard CornwellSharpe's Tiger by Bernard Cornwell
Historical Military Fiction
384 books — 132 voters

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. RowlingEragon by Christopher PaoliniA Dance with Dragons by George R.R. MartinThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussHarry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling
Best Fantasy Books of the 21st Century
3,039 books — 9,857 voters
The Winds of Winter by George R.R. MartinThe Doors of Stone by Patrick RothfussA Dream of Spring by George R.R. MartinThe Seeker by Stephenie Meyer
Hurry Up and Release It!!!
252 books — 3,791 voters

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. RowlingEnder’s Game by Orson Scott CardOf Mice and Men by John SteinbeckTo Kill a Mockingbird by Harper LeeHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling
must read books (random book order)
90 books — 18 voters
Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtryDead Man's Walk by Larry McMurtry
Best Westerns
1,371 books — 1,493 voters

A Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinEragon by Christopher PaoliniThe Dark Elf Trilogy Collector's Edition by R.A. SalvatoreThe Icewind Dale Trilogy Collector's Edition by R.A. SalvatoreJ.R.R. Tolkien 4-Book Boxed Set by J.R.R. Tolkien
The Best Epic Fantasy (fiction)
4,128 books — 25,658 voters
An Army at Dawn by Rick Atkinson
Best Non-fiction War Books
2,106 books — 2,338 voters

1356 by Bernard CornwellSharpe's Tiger by Bernard CornwellAgincourt by Bernard CornwellThe Archer's Tale by Bernard CornwellThe Last Kingdom by Bernard Cornwell
Best Historical Fiction
7,279 books — 25,475 voters
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingTwilight by Stephenie MeyerCity of Bones by Cassandra ClareTo Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Best Young Adult Books
13,061 books — 80,115 voters

Sojourn by R.A. SalvatoreThe Halfling's Gem by R.A. SalvatoreStreams of Silver by R.A. SalvatoreStarless Night by R.A. Salvatore
All Forgotten Realms Books
179 books — 29 voters
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper LeeHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingOf Mice and Men by John SteinbeckEnder’s Game by Orson Scott CardHomeland by R.A. Salvatore
Books That Everyone Should Read At Least Once
31,334 books — 119,152 voters