An Instance of the Fingerpost by Iain Pears
Best Historical Fiction
7,388 books — 25,575 voters
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Best Literary Mysteries
2,550 books — 4,594 voters

Catch-22 by Joseph Heller
Best Page-Turners with Redeeming Social Value
8,061 books — 5,732 voters