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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. RowlingThe Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienRomeo and Juliet by William ShakespeareTo Kill a Mockingbird by Harper LeePride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Best Author Ever
483 books — 297 voters
A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. MaasA Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. MaasPoison Study by Maria V. SnyderThe Wicked King by Holly BlackFrom Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Angst - Kidnapped / Captive - Romance
203 books — 236 voters

Devil in Winter by Lisa KleypasKiss an Angel by Susan Elizabeth PhillipsBared to You by Sylvia DayThe Chocolate Touch by Laura FlorandAfter Hours by Cara McKenna
romance and erotica-sexy, emotionally involving, AND well written
178 books — 97 voters
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. RowlingThe Hunger Games by Suzanne CollinsThe King of Attolia by Megan Whalen TurnerThe Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. LewisEnder’s Game by Orson Scott Card
Most Intelligent Plots
234 books — 87 voters

Lost Boy by Jacob BlosserHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingWuthering Heights by Emily BrontëThe Gorgeous Girls by Marie WilsonPlanning Penelope by Erin Lockwood
Well-Written Books
233 books — 75 voters
The Three Privileges by A.V. DavinaThe Cavalier by Israh AziziMiss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom RiggsThe Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark HaddonThe Ear, the Eye, and the Arm by Nancy Farmer
Best Hidden YA Books
146 books — 63 voters

Fetish Transcendence by BillierosieRebellious Slave by BillierosieDomination & Submission by Michael MakaiComplicated Moonlight by Lynessa LayneThe Beast in Me by Billierosie
Smart, Sexy and Kinda Kinky
41 books — 51 voters
Blood River by Tim ButcherThe Trigger by Tim ButcherKing Street Run by V.R. LingA Blessed Olive Tree by Zain HashmiA-Ma Alchemy of Love by Nataša Pantović
Books That Made - Or Still Make - You Think, I Mean Really Think
34 books — 41 voters

The Book Thief by Markus ZusakThe Hunger Games by Suzanne CollinsCatching Fire by Suzanne CollinsTo Kill a Mockingbird by Harper LeeOnce Upon a Road Trip by Angela N. Blount
Beautiful Books[Upper C-YA-A]
29 books — 25 voters
Transcendence by Shay SavageThe Golden Dynasty by Kristen AshleyHouse in the Tall Grass by January JosephineWilling Victim by January JosephineComfort Food by Kitty Thomas
Intellectual Erotica
27 books — 24 voters

Burning Bright by Tracy ChevalierThe Zoo by Stephen BlackBy Bear Bones by VasexandrosThe Kitchen House by Kathleen GrissomSarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay
Thought-Provoking Stand-Alone Novels
21 books — 15 voters
City of Bones / City of Ashes / City of Glass / City of Falle... by Cassandra ClareParadox Love by Dorothy GravelleFallen by Lauren KateThe Genetic Lottery by Allison GohVampire Academy Collection by Richelle Mead
Well Written Books in Current YA stash
58 books — 14 voters

A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. MaasA Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. MaasA Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. MaasEmpire of Storms by Sarah J. MaasCalm Before The Storm by N.J. Kuhr
Best written Fantasy books with adult romance
40 books — 14 voters
Sharp Objects by Gillian FlynnWrong Planet - Searching for your Tribe by Karl WigginsThe Pendulum has Swung too far by Karl Wiggins100 Common Sense Policies to make BRITAIN GREAT again by Karl WigginsZorro's Last Stand by Mark Shearman
Intellligently Written
32 books — 11 voters

Zip & Milly by Alex ValentineAunt Dimity and the Duke by Nancy AthertonModel Undercover by Carina AxelssonPaper Towns by John GreenThe Watcher of Westbrook by Aidyn Corday
The Best Mysteries Without Murder
12 books — 10 voters
Elizabeth's Legacy by Victor KlossHaunted Tree by Scott Robert SchellerRodeo Finn by Clare O'BearaBlast of the Dragon's Fury by L.R.W. LeeThe Children of Necropolis by Dale McGlothlin
Well Written Self Pub--YA
10 books — 9 voters

The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. TolkienA Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinAssassin's Apprentice by Robin HobbKushiel's Dart by Jacqueline CareyMistborn by Brandon Sanderson
Most Technically Well-Written Fantasy Series
19 books — 8 voters
When He Was Wicked by Julia QuinnSecrets of a Summer Night by Lisa KleypasRomancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia QuinnIt Happened One Autumn by Lisa KleypasMine Till Midnight by Lisa Kleypas
Historical Romance - not 5 stars but must reads
98 books — 7 voters

Overseas by Beatriz WilliamsSorcery & Cecelia by Patricia C. WredeThe Girl Who Saved The King Of Sweden by Jonas JonassonForbidden by Beverly JenkinsThe Royal We by Heather Cocks
Escapist Literary Books with Strong Female Characters
15 books — 7 voters
Free the Darkness by Kel KadeFated by Benedict JackaCave of Nightmares by V. St. ClairBlood and Shadow by Robin LythgoeSubjugation by James Galloway
Fantasy From Underdog To Power Player
12 books — 6 voters

Sacrifice by Helyn DunnHello Beautiful by Ann NapolitanoFinding Grace by Loretta RothschildThe Bookseller by Peter BriscoeTom Lake by Ann Patchett
Accessible Contemporary Fiction with Literary Merit
5 books — 5 voters
A Monster Calls by Patrick NessWill Grayson, Will Grayson by John GreenAristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire SáenzThe Fault in Our Stars by John GreenTill Tomorrow by Patrick Manzai
Books with beautiful writings
33 books — 4 voters

A Brief History of Time by Stephen HawkingThe White Album by Joan DidionRethinking Diabetes by Gary TaubesRelativity Applications of Mass by Troy McDermottLongitude by Dava Sobel
Books That Make Me Feel Stupid
20 books — 3 voters
Daddy-Long-Legs by Jean WebsterPapa's Wife by Thyra Ferre BjornChristy by Catherine MarshallPride and Prejudice by Jane AustenThe Last Bookshop in London by Madeline Martin
Commendable Lit
41 books — 2 voters

The White Album by Joan DidionThe Year of Magical Thinking by Joan DidionI'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
Books I like to take my time to read
3 books — 1 voter

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