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To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper LeeA Story of Yesterday by Sergio CoboSheever's Journal, Diary of a Poison Master by K. RitzThe Help by Kathryn StockettThe Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
All-Time Awesome Books
11,895 books — 7,621 voters
Graceling by Kristin CashoreThrone of Glass by Sarah J. MaasPoison Study by Maria V. SnyderA Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. MaasFire by Kristin Cashore
Magic, Adventure, Romance
2,346 books — 5,139 voters

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J.K. RowlingThe Hobbit, or There and Back Again by J.R.R. TolkienThe Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienThe Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. LewisThe Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Most Interesting World
8,086 books — 4,741 voters
Dune by Frank HerbertOld Man's War by John ScalziLeviathan Wakes by James S.A. CoreyStarship Troopers by Robert A. HeinleinPandora's Star by Peter F. Hamilton
Excellent Space Opera
1,016 books — 3,643 voters

Jurassic Park by Michael CrichtonThe Hobbit, or There and Back Again by J.R.R. TolkienThe Hunger Games by Suzanne CollinsThe Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. TolkienThe Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown
Best Action-Adventure Novels
2,522 books — 2,709 voters
A Story of Yesterday by Sergio CoboSecrets of the Realm by Bev StoutDark Demands by Nell HendersonLost In Time by Bridgitte LesleyIt Lives in The Basement by Sahara Foley
Indie/Self-Published Books
3,507 books — 2,338 voters

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy by John le CarréThe Spy Who Came In from the Cold by John le CarréThe Bourne Identity by Robert LudlumThe Day of the Jackal by Frederick ForsythThe Hunt for Red October by Tom Clancy
Best Spy Novels
1,292 books — 2,253 voters
The Kite Runner by Khaled HosseiniMemoirs of a Geisha by Arthur GoldenA Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled HosseiniThe Book Thief by Markus ZusakLife of Pi by Yann Martel
Foreign Lands
2,348 books — 2,192 voters

The Hunger Games by Suzanne CollinsHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingTo Kill a Mockingbird by Harper LeeCatching Fire by Suzanne CollinsMockingjay by Suzanne Collins
Books That Have Made An Impression
3,908 books — 2,011 voters
Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth GilbertA Walk in the Woods by Bill BrysonBlood River by Tim ButcherThe Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann ShafferInto the Wild by Jon Krakauer
Best Traveling Vicariously
2,122 books — 1,849 voters

Murder on Family Grounds by Susan RowlandThose Empty Eyes by Charlie DonleaHidden Pictures by Jason RekulakDeeper Than the Dead by Debra WebbOn Her Watch by Melinda Leigh
Beach Reads - Mysteries & Thrillers
2,101 books — 1,706 voters
The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger11/22/63 by Stephen KingOutlander by Diana GabaldonThe Time Machine by H.G. WellsReplay by Ken Grimwood
The Best Time Travel Books of All Time
817 books — 1,691 voters

Ender’s Game by Orson Scott CardThe Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas AdamsThe Hunger Games by Suzanne CollinsA Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'EngleThe Giver by Lois Lowry
Best Intro to Science Fiction for Young Readers
1,388 books — 1,636 voters
The Hunger Games by Suzanne CollinsHatchet by Gary PaulsenCatching Fire by Suzanne CollinsLord of the Flies by William GoldingLife of Pi by Yann Martel
Best Survival Stories
1,153 books — 1,606 voters

Sheever's Journal, Diary of a Poison Master by K. RitzDivergent by Veronica RothThe Hunger Games by Suzanne CollinsGabriel's Fire by Lotchie BurtonJoey and His Friend Water by Ellen J. Lewinberg
What to read in summer?
4,074 books — 1,504 voters
The Hunger Games by Suzanne CollinsCity of Bones by Cassandra ClareTwilight by Stephenie MeyerUglies by Scott WesterfeldThe Host by Stephenie Meyer
Best Books for Teen Readers
1,161 books — 1,391 voters

Divergent by Veronica RothThe Moon Dwellers by David EstesThe Maze Runner by James DashnerGraceling by Kristin CashoreUglies by Scott Westerfeld
If You Loved The Hunger Games
683 books — 1,347 voters
A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba BrayRebel Angels by Libba BrayThe Sweet Far Thing by Libba BrayThe Book Thief by Markus ZusakThe Luxe by Anna Godbersen
Teen Historical Novels
960 books — 1,318 voters

Legal Briefs by N.M. SilberThe King by J.R. WardMy Clarity by M. ClarkeCaptive by Samantha JacobeyCity of Heavenly Fire by Cassandra Clare
2014 Reads You Don't Want To Miss
934 books — 1,213 voters
The Hobbit, or There and Back Again by J.R.R. TolkienWild by Cheryl StrayedA Walk in the Woods by Bill BrysonEat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth GilbertInto the Wild by Jon Krakauer
Wanderlust
1,058 books — 1,150 voters

Dune by Frank HerbertOn Destiny by Aileen ErinLeviathan Wakes by James S.A. CoreyNot Till We Are Lost by Dennis E. TaylorLight Bringer by Pierce Brown
Space Opera
835 books — 1,073 voters
Gabriel's Fire by Lotchie BurtonSheever's Journal, Diary of a Poison Master by K. RitzJoey and His Friend Water by Ellen J. LewinbergChasing Headlines by J. Rose BlackThe Art of Avoiding Your Werewolf by Lola Glass
Sizzling Summer Sensations
3,203 books — 969 voters

Soulless by Gail CarrigerThe Iron Duke by Meljean BrookClockwork Angel by Cassandra ClareChangeless by Gail CarrigerBlameless by Gail Carriger
Steampunk/Romance
366 books — 927 voters
Ready Player One by Ernest ClineEnder’s Game by Orson Scott CardSnow Crash by Neal StephensonWarcross by Marie LuDaemon by Leinad Zeraus
Books About Video Games and Virtual Reality
442 books — 849 voters

The Da Vinci Code by Dan BrownAngels & Demons by Dan BrownThe Lost Symbol by Dan BrownTimeline by Michael CrichtonInferno by Dan Brown
Treasure Hunter Thrillers
420 books — 843 voters
Murder on Family Grounds by Susan RowlandTwenty Years Later by Charlie DonleaThe Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg LarssonListen for the Lie by Amy TinteraDeeper Than the Dead by Debra Webb
Top Fast-Paced Mystery
909 books — 831 voters

Blyss by J.C. CliffBlyssful Lies by J.C. CliffBlyssfully Undone by J.C. CliffMiller Avenue Murder by Nenny MayAlien Species Intervention by J.K. Accinni
New books to take note of from new authors
797 books — 779 voters
The Gods of Guilt by Michael ConnellyFear Nothing by Lisa GardnerUnlucky 13 by James PattersonBlack Hour by Lori Rader-DayMissing You by Harlan Coben
2014's Most Anticipated Mysteries and Thrillers
284 books — 657 voters

A Walk in the Woods by Bill BrysonIn a Sunburned Country by Bill BrysonThe Great Railway Bazaar by Paul TherouxTravels with Charley by John SteinbeckThe Trigger by Tim Butcher
Have Passport Will Travel
704 books — 587 voters
Allegiant by Veronica RothClockwork Princess by Cassandra ClareScarlet by Marissa MeyerRequiem by Lauren OliverThe Elite by Kiera Cass
YA & MG Novels of 2013
371 books — 585 voters

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