Gone with the Wind by Margaret MitchellThe Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel HawthorneRoots by Alex Haley
Best Historical Fiction
7,433 books — 25,609 voters
John Adams by David McCullough1776 by David McCulloughUndaunted Courage by Stephen E. AmbroseMayflower by Nathaniel PhilbrickThe Worst Hard Time by Timothy Egan
Best American History Books
2,130 books — 2,499 voters

A Break with Charity by Ann RinaldiThe Fifth of March by Ann RinaldiAn Acquaintance with Darkness by Ann Rinaldi
Best Ann Rinaldi Books
32 books — 19 voters
The Rebel Wife by Taylor M. PolitesGods and Generals by Jeff ShaaraThese Is My Words by Nancy E. TurnerThe True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle by AviThe Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare
U.S. History Novels
12 books — 3 voters