A Monstrous Regiment of Women by Laurie R. KingA Letter of Mary by Laurie R. KingO Jerusalem by Laurie R. KingThe Language of Bees by Laurie R. KingThe Moor by Laurie R. King
Best Historical Mystery
2,090 books — 4,550 voters
Jhereg by Steven BrustWorking for the Devil by Lilith SaintcrowA Clean Kill in Tokyo by Barry EislerThe Book of Jhereg by Steven BrustThe Book of Taltos by Steven Brust
Books With Heroes/Heroines Who Are Assassins
1,252 books — 4,632 voters

Moon Called by Patricia BriggsGuilty Pleasures by Laurell K. HamiltonJet by Russell BlakeBone Crossed by Patricia BriggsThe Hero and the Crown by Robin McKinley
Kick-Butt Heroines
2,351 books — 2,427 voters

Gunmetal Magic by Ilona AndrewsDeath's Rival by Faith HunterRaven Cursed by Faith HunterThe Iron Wyrm Affair by Lilith Saintcrow
Adult Fantasy & Sci-Fi 2012
426 books — 722 voters
On Basilisk Station by David  WeberTrading in Danger by Elizabeth MoonWith the Lightnings by David DrakeHunting Party by Elizabeth Moon
Excellent Space Opera
1,032 books — 3,707 voters