The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch1984 by George Orwell
The anti-hero in fiction
344 books — 299 voters
The Walking Dead, Vol. 1 by Robert Kirkman
Required Reading Graphic Novels
1,175 books — 2,017 voters

The Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussA Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinThe Way of Shadows by Brent WeeksGregor the Overlander by Suzanne CollinsLa naissance de l'épée by Weis Margaret
The Best Epic Fantasy (fiction)
4,616 books — 26,740 voters
The Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussThe Way of Shadows by Brent Weeks
Most Interesting Magic System
2,697 books — 8,896 voters

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussA Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinThe Way of Shadows by Brent WeeksForging the Darksword by Margaret Weis
Best Fantasy Series, Trilogies, and Duologies
2,184 books — 12,252 voters
Rise Again by Ben TrippThe Walking Dead by Robert Kirkman
Zombies!
1,704 books — 4,355 voters

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. RowlingA Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussEnder’s Game by Orson Scott CardThe Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Best Series
3,537 books — 9,604 voters

A Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinA Clash of Kings by George R.R. MartinHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. RowlingHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. RowlingHarry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. Rowling
Best Books of the Decade: 1990s
3,156 books — 3,681 voters
A Storm of Swords by George R.R. MartinHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. RowlingHarry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. RowlingHarry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. RowlingHarry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling
Best Books of the Decade: 2000s
7,216 books — 28,373 voters

The Wise Man's Fear by Patrick RothfussMockingjay by Suzanne Collins
Best Books of the Decade: 2010s
7,720 books — 14,357 voters

1984 by George OrwellEnder’s Game by Orson Scott CardThe Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett
Books That Everyone Should Read At Least Once
32,517 books — 123,803 voters
1984 by George OrwellAngels & Demons by Dan    BrownDeception Point by Dan    BrownThe Running Man by Richard  Bachman
Best Technothrillers Ever
717 books — 1,051 voters

1984 by George OrwellCatching Fire by Suzanne CollinsThe Long Walk by Richard  BachmanThe Maze Runner by James DashnerEnder’s Game by Orson Scott Card
Best Dystopian Fiction of All Time
461 books — 1,317 voters
1984 by George OrwellCatching Fire by Suzanne CollinsThe Long Walk by Richard  BachmanEnder’s Game by Orson Scott CardThe Maze Runner by James Dashner
Dystopia!
1,232 books — 2,785 voters