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China Mountain Zhang by Maureen F. McHughThe Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le GuinTrading in Danger by Elizabeth Moon
Most Under-rated Science Fiction
2,164 books — 2,524 voters
The Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussGraceling by Kristin CashoreA Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin
Hidden Potential Protagonist
74 books — 64 voters

Patient Zero by Jonathan Maberry
Zombies!
1,708 books — 4,369 voters
A Soldier's Duty by Jean JohnsonAn Officer's Duty by Jean JohnsonCordelia's Honor by Lois McMaster BujoldBorders of Infinity by Lois McMaster BujoldBarrayar by Lois McMaster Bujold
Female Hard SF Writers
167 books — 46 voters

Tau Zero by Poul Anderson
best hard science fiction
450 books — 877 voters
China Mountain Zhang by Maureen F. McHughBlack Blade Blues by J.A. Pitts
LGBTQ Science Fiction and Fantasy
2,082 books — 1,975 voters

The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin
Dystopias with gender- or religion-specific phobics
201 books — 101 voters
Feed by Mira GrantMistborn by Brandon SandersonHis Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik
Original Stories . . . a Breath of Fresh Air
12,270 books — 12,612 voters

Embedded by Dan AbnettChina Mountain Zhang by Maureen F. McHughEnder’s Game by Orson Scott CardDune by Frank HerbertThe Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
S&L Top-100 Science Fiction, Fantasy Titles
1,773 books — 2,319 voters
Engaging the Enemy by Elizabeth MoonMarque and Reprisal by Elizabeth MoonTrading in Danger by Elizabeth Moon
Best Female Lead Characters in Sci-Fi
193 books — 59 voters

The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin
James Tiptree, Jr. Award
50 books — 18 voters
An Officer's Duty by Jean JohnsonThe Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
Science Fiction & Fantasy Titles for 2012!
663 books — 1,432 voters

Black Blade Blues by J.A. Pitts
F/F Paranormal and Urban Fantasy
448 books — 612 voters
On Basilisk Station by David WeberTrading in Danger by Elizabeth MoonCommand Decision by Elizabeth MoonEngaging the Enemy by Elizabeth MoonVictory Conditions by Elizabeth Moon
Best Science Fiction Books with Female Main Characters
906 books — 909 voters

Graceling by Kristin Cashore
Books that really should be known and read by a lot more people (YA & Juvenile Fiction)
1,769 books — 1,659 voters
Mistborn by Brandon SandersonA Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le GuinDune by Frank HerbertThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussThe Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin
Best Fantasy: Unique Worlds
644 books — 503 voters

In Fury Born (1) by David WeberOn Basilisk Station by David WeberEnder’s Game by Orson Scott Card
Best Military Science Fiction Books
718 books — 907 voters
Mistborn by Brandon SandersonThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussMagic Casement by Dave DuncanSeventh Son by Orson Scott Card
Most Interesting Magic System
2,721 books — 8,929 voters

Feed by Mira Grant
Post-Apocalyptia
490 books — 403 voters
Storm Front by Jim Butcher
Books For Guys
468 books — 236 voters

Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson
Best Brandon Sanderson Books
62 books — 698 voters
The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
Best Fantasy Series, Trilogies, and Duologies
2,223 books — 12,271 voters