The Outsiders by S.E. HintonA Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty  SmithThe Golden Compass by Philip Pullman
Best Books Ever
76,927 books — 286,234 voters
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty  SmithThe God of Small Things by Arundhati RoyLes Misérables by Victor HugoThe Book Thief by Markus ZusakFlowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes
Beautifully Written Books
219 books — 169 voters

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingThe Outsiders by S.E. HintonThe Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen ChboskySpeak by Laurie Halse Anderson
Best Young Adult Books
13,144 books — 80,216 voters
Stardust by Neil GaimanPride and Prejudice by Jane AustenInkheart by Cornelia Funke
What Book Would You Like To Live In?
8,743 books — 8,913 voters

Pride and Prejudice by Jane AustenThe Golden Compass by Philip PullmanIt by Stephen  KingMy Sister's Keeper by Jodi PicoultThe Stand by Stephen  King
The Book Was Better Than the Movie
1,563 books — 18,685 voters
The Golden Compass by Philip PullmanThe Gunslinger (The Dark Tower, #1) separate by Stephen  King
Fantasy - Best Character Set
108 books — 106 voters

Marked by P.C. CastCity of Golden Shadow by Tad Williams
Series I've Given Up On...
1,023 books — 3,346 voters
Gone with the Wind by Margaret MitchellThe Subtle Knife by Philip PullmanThe Gunslinger (The Dark Tower, #1) separate by Stephen  King
Best Male Character
3,165 books — 3,005 voters

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. RowlingWhere the Red Fern Grows by Wilson RawlsMy Sister's Keeper by Jodi PicoultThe Amber Spyglass by Philip PullmanSnow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See
Books that Made You Cry!
3,357 books — 7,968 voters
The Golden Compass by Philip PullmanJane Eyre by Charlotte BrontëPride and Prejudice by Jane AustenThe Hunger Games by Suzanne CollinsA Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty  Smith
Best Female Lead Characters
4,868 books — 5,914 voters

His Dark Materials by Philip PullmanThe Dark Tower by Stephen  KingHarry Potter Series Box Set by J.K. Rowling
The Best Omnibuses and Box Sets
671 books — 1,503 voters

Brisingr by Christopher PaoliniMarked by P.C. CastThe Magicians by Lev Grossman
Disappointing Books
2,730 books — 4,599 voters
The Outsiders by S.E. HintonA Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty  Smith
Books That Everyone Should Read At Least Once
31,943 books — 121,262 voters