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Divergent by Veronica RothCity of Bones by Cassandra ClareFifty Shades of Grey by E.L. JamesHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingGabriel's Inferno by Sylvain Reynard
Best Break Out
2,127 books — 3,974 voters
Escaping Reality by Lisa Renee JonesThe 5th Wave by Rick YanceyReal by Katy EvansBranded by Abi KetnerThe Law of Attraction by N.M. Silber
New Series (2013)
1,045 books — 2,301 voters

Evermore by Alyson NoelTwilight by Stephenie MeyerFallen by Lauren KateHush, Hush by Becca FitzpatrickShiver by Maggie Stiefvater
I read the first one and didn't feel compelled to finish the trilogy/series
885 books — 2,054 voters
The 5th Wave by Rick YanceyGameboard of the Gods by Richelle MeadMind Games by Kiersten WhiteThe Program by Suzanne YoungLet the Sky Fall by Shannon Messenger
First In Series (2013)
899 books — 2,037 voters

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingTo Kill a Mockingbird by Harper LeeThe Hobbit, or There and Back Again by J.R.R. TolkienJane Eyre by Charlotte BrontëThe Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
Great Debut Novels
1,577 books — 1,474 voters
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. MaasRed Queen by Victoria AveyardMermen by Mimi Jean PamfiloffAn Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa TahirSix of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
New Series (2015)
475 books — 1,188 voters

Stolen Songbird by Danielle L. JensenThe Young Elites by Marie LuThe Iron Trial by Holly BlackSnow Like Ashes by Sara RaaschThe Winner's Curse by Marie Rutkoski
First In Series (2014)
678 books — 1,052 voters
Divergent by Veronica RothUnearthly by Cynthia HandDelirium by Lauren OliverBloodlines by Richelle MeadWither by Lauren DeStefano
First In Series (2011)
413 books — 850 voters

Cinder by Marissa MeyerUnder the Never Sky by Veronica RossiThe Selection by Kiera CassThe Immortal Rules by Julie KagawaEverneath by Brodi Ashton
New Series (2012)
296 books — 669 voters
Stolen Songbird by Danielle L. JensenLiberty or Death by David CookThe Iron Trial by Holly BlackHexed by Michelle KrysA Thousand Pieces of You by Claudia Gray
New Series (2014)
191 books — 371 voters

Lady Midnight by Cassandra ClareAge of Myth by Michael J. SullivanThief of Lies by Brenda DrakeAnd I Darken by Kiersten WhiteInto the Dim by Janet B. Taylor
New Series (2016)
209 books — 349 voters
Transcendence by Shay SavageShielding Lily by Alexa RileyLassoing the Virgin Mail-Order Bride by Alexa RileyThe Virgin Duet by Alexa RileyGrowling For Mine by Alexa Riley
Both Virgins!
462 books — 234 voters

The Alchemists of Loom by Elise KovaStrange the Dreamer by Laini TaylorCarve the Mark by Veronica RothCaraval by Stephanie GarberWarcross by Marie Lu
New Series (2017)
139 books — 219 voters
Pride and Prejudice by Jane AustenThe Hobbit, or There and Back Again by J.R.R. TolkienRebecca by Daphne du MaurierLolita by Vladimir NabokovA Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens
Best Beginning of a Novel
148 books — 170 voters

The Great Alone by Kristin HannahJames by Percival EverettThe Diary of a Young Girl by Anne FrankThe Ministry of Time by Kaliane BradleyPride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
52 Book Club 2025: #10 - Author's Last Name Is Also A First Name
733 books — 162 voters
Promises by Marie SextonCut & Run by Madeleine UrbanFaith & Fidelity by Tere MichaelsCaptive Prince by C.S. PacatCaught Running by Madeleine Urban
First Time M/M Readers List
608 books — 147 voters

Jet Lag Junkie by Jeff JohnsThe Ghost of Seagull Cottage by Anne AllenThe Kiss Quotient by Helen HoangThe Song of Achilles by Madeline MillerCirce by Madeline Miller
The 52 Book Club 2026: #40 - Author's First And Last Name Start With The Same Letter
403 books — 120 voters
The Hobbit, or There and Back Again by J.R.R. TolkienSunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne CollinsThe Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne CollinsThe Assassin's Blade by Sarah J. MaasBookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree
52 Book Club 2025: #11 - A Prequel
142 books — 114 voters

Something About You by Julie JamesExtreme Exposure by Pamela ClareThe Darkest Hour by Maya BanksHell on Wheels by Julie Ann WalkerKill and Tell by Linda Howard
All Time Favorite FIRST In Series Romantic Suspense (Excludes Paranormal and Historical)
188 books — 104 voters
The Hunger Games by Suzanne CollinsHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingDon't Close Your Eyes by Lynessa JamesCity of Bones by Cassandra ClareStarshine by G.S. Jennsen
1st in Awesome Series
222 books — 80 voters

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingThe Hunger Games by Suzanne CollinsDivergent by Veronica RothThe Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. TolkienThe Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
First Book in a Series
321 books — 68 voters
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. RowlingGone with the Wind by Margaret MitchellThe Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienWatership Down by Richard AdamsLittle Women by Louisa May Alcott
The First Book Longer Than 400 Pages That I Read
33 books — 61 voters

Song for Papa Crow by Marit MenzinBailey Beats the Blah by Karen TyrrellDeclan Grows Up by C. Austin LeeEli the Minnow and The Coral Cave Adventure by David L. SterlingFruzzle's Mystery Talent by Karen (Kara) Brueggeman
First Picture Book
57 books — 61 voters
City of Bones by Cassandra ClareCatching Fire by Suzanne CollinsEclipse by Stephenie MeyerShangri-La Trailer Park by John ZunskiNightwatching by John Zunski
Books That Had Me From The First Page
93 books — 35 voters

The Fault in Our Stars by John GreenHarry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. RowlingThe Hunger Games by Suzanne CollinsLooking for Alaska by John GreenCinder by Marissa Meyer
My First Kiss Went a Little Like This…
218 books — 32 voters
Divergent by Veronica RothLegend by Marie LuShiver by Maggie StiefvaterBeautiful Creatures by Kami GarciaThe Lying Game by Sara Shepard
I really preferred the first in the series
120 books — 27 voters

That Summer by Sarah DessenUnbelievable by Sara ShepardAfter You by Jojo MoyesThe Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. SmithIn the Unlikely Event by Judy Blume
Remarried to the Mistress
25 books — 2 voters
A Haunted History of Invisible Women by Leanna Renee HieberThe Anatomical Venus by Joanna EbensteinSwedish Cops by Michael TapperMagico-Religious Groups and Ritualistic Activities by Tony M. KailUnderworlds by Jon Mills
The First Or Only Books Of Their Kind
100 books — 2 voters

The Sandman, Vol. 1 by Neil GaimanSwamp Thing, Vol. 1 by Alan MooreV for Vendetta by Alan MooreAkira, Vol. 1 by Katsuhiro OtomoMiracleman Omnibus by Alan Moore
Best Comics of the 1980s
100 books — 1 voter
New Mutants #18 by Chris ClaremontWonder Woman (1987-2006) #15 by George PérezAlpha Flight (1983-1994) #3 by John ByrneAmazing Spider-Man (1963-1998) #278 by Tom DeFalcoUncanny X-Men (1963-2011) #207 by Chris Claremont
Best Comics of the 1980s (covers only)
100 books — 1 voter

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