1984 by George OrwellBrave New World by Aldous HuxleyAnimal Farm by George OrwellI Am Legend and Other Stories by Richard MathesonBattle Royale by Koushun Takami
Best Dystopian and Post-Apocalyptic Fiction
3,983 books — 26,572 voters
The Neverending Story by Michael Ende
Best Books of the Decade: 1970s
1,957 books — 1,886 voters

Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. SeussDune by Frank HerbertA Clockwork Orange by Anthony BurgessJames and the Giant Peach by Roald DahlDo Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick
Best Books of the Decade: 1960s
1,434 books — 1,777 voters
The Cat in the Hat by Dr. SeussFoundation by Isaac AsimovI, Robot by Isaac AsimovChildhood’s End by Arthur C. ClarkeThe Foundation Trilogy by Isaac Asimov
Best Books of the Decade: 1950s
1,195 books — 1,515 voters

Dune by Frank HerbertI, Robot by Isaac AsimovThe Foundation Trilogy by Isaac AsimovFoundation and Empire by Isaac AsimovSecond Foundation by Isaac Asimov
Best Science Fiction
3,828 books — 7,568 voters
Dune by Frank HerbertI, Robot by Isaac AsimovThe Foundation Trilogy by Isaac AsimovFoundation's Edge by Isaac AsimovPandora's Star by Peter F. Hamilton
Best Science Fiction & Fantasy Books
8,706 books — 25,633 voters

Dune by Frank HerbertFoundation by Isaac AsimovSecond Foundation by Isaac AsimovFoundation and Empire by Isaac Asimov
Space Opera
863 books — 1,122 voters