Charlotte’s Web by E.B. WhiteEast of Eden by John SteinbeckNight by Elie WieselHow the Grinch Stole Christmas! by Dr. Seuss
Best Books of the Decade: 1950s
1,181 books — 1,507 voters
The Outsiders by S.E. HintonTo Kill a Mockingbird by Harper LeeCharlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald DahlA Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'EngleGreen Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss
Best Books of the Decade: 1960s
1,356 books — 1,777 voters

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas AdamsThe Stand by Stephen  KingThe Princess Bride by William GoldmanInterview with the Vampire by Anne RiceRoots by Alex Haley
Best Books of the Decade: 1970s
1,946 books — 1,879 voters
The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret AtwoodThe Color Purple by Alice WalkerEnder’s Game by Orson Scott CardMatilda by Roald DahlBeloved by Toni Morrison
Best Books of the Decade: 1980s
2,257 books — 2,433 voters