Jurassic Park by Michael CrichtonThe Stand by Stephen  KingThe Giver by Lois LowryGood Omens by Terry PratchettAmerican Gods by Neil Gaiman
Science Fiction and Fantasy Must Reads
3,981 books — 5,105 voters
Outlander by Diana GabaldonDragonfly in Amber by Diana GabaldonGone with the Wind by Margaret MitchellThe Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett
Best Historical Fiction
7,444 books — 25,640 voters

A Storm of Swords by George R.R. MartinAmerican Gods by Neil GaimanHarry Potter Series Box Set by J.K. RowlingHarry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. RowlingHarry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling
Best Books of the Decade: 2000s
7,187 books — 28,372 voters
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingA Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinOutlander by Diana GabaldonDune by Frank HerbertDivergent by Veronica Roth
Best Books Ever
76,743 books — 285,515 voters

Brave New World by Aldous HuxleyWuthering Heights by Emily Brontë1984 by George Orwell
Developing Prescribed Texts Lists
510 books — 277 voters
Shift by Hugh HoweyDust by Hugh HoweyDivergent by Veronica Roth11/22/63 by Stephen  KingWorld War Z by Max Brooks
Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century
1,251 books — 9,011 voters

The Little House Collection by Laura Ingalls WilderCharlotte’s Web by E.B. WhiteOutlander by Diana GabaldonAlice’s Adventures in Wonderland / Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis CarrollDivergent by Veronica Roth
Best Female Lead Characters
4,866 books — 5,906 voters
11/22/63 by Stephen  KingThe Giver by Lois LowryInsurgent by Veronica RothJurassic Park by Michael CrichtonDivergent by Veronica Roth
Conspiracy Fiction
1,304 books — 1,349 voters

American Gods by Neil GaimanHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. RowlingHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingA Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinHarry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling
Best Twists
8,375 books — 9,037 voters
Wool Omnibus by Hugh HoweyAllegiant by Veronica RothWorld War Z by Max BrooksWatership Down by Richard  AdamsInsurgent by Veronica Roth
Best Dystopian Books
523 books — 1,033 voters

11/22/63 by Stephen  King
Best of Stephen King
178 books — 3,876 voters
World War Z by Max Brooks
Zombies!
1,671 books — 4,323 voters

Outlander by Diana GabaldonHarry Potter Series Box Set by J.K. RowlingGone with the Wind by Margaret MitchellBrave New World by Aldous HuxleyWhere the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein
Works of Pure Genius
731 books — 575 voters
Outlander by Diana GabaldonLittle House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls WilderDivergent by Veronica Roth
Best Woman-Authored Books
8,292 books — 5,255 voters

Good Omens by Terry PratchettA Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin
The Best Epic Fantasy (fiction)
4,240 books — 25,914 voters
Allegiant by Veronica RothInsurgent by Veronica RothThe Giver by Lois LowryThe Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
YA Dystopia Novels
1,901 books — 11,278 voters

A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin
Best "Strong Female" Fantasy Novels
4,498 books — 18,371 voters
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingA Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin
Best Series With At Least 7 Books
666 books — 376 voters

Wool Omnibus by Hugh HoweyWorld War Z by Max BrooksDivergent by Veronica RothThe Giver by Lois LowryThe Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Best Dystopian and Post-Apocalyptic Fiction
3,775 books — 26,032 voters
Outlander by Diana GabaldonDivergent by Veronica Roth
Best Book Boyfriends
10,777 books — 28,964 voters

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingGone with the Wind by Margaret MitchellThe Giver by Lois LowryThe Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. LewisDune by Frank Herbert
Best Books of the 20th Century
7,899 books — 49,789 voters
Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard
Books That Should Be Made Into Movies
32,243 books — 68,932 voters

Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel SilversteinHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingThe Giver by Lois LowryDivergent by Veronica RothThe Hobbit, or There and Back Again by J.R.R. Tolkien
Best Young Adult Books
13,137 books — 80,211 voters
11/22/63 by Stephen  KingA Dance with Dragons by George R.R. MartinDivergent by Veronica RothRed Queen by Victoria Aveyard
Best Books of the Decade: 2010s
7,696 books — 14,234 voters

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingThe Hobbit, or There and Back Again by J.R.R. TolkienThe Giver by Lois LowryGone with the Wind by Margaret MitchellBrave New World and Brave New World Revisited by Aldous Huxley
Books That Everyone Should Read At Least Once
31,846 books — 121,011 voters