The Help by Kathryn StockettThe Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan BradleySworn to Silence by Linda  CastilloRosemary and Rue by Seanan McGuireRainwater by Sandra       Brown
Best Books of 2009
1,768 books — 6,937 voters
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann ShafferThe Likeness by Tana FrenchThe Graveyard Book by Neil GaimanBruno, Chief of Police by Martin  WalkerWhy Evolution Is True by Jerry A. Coyne
Best Books of 2008
1,632 books — 6,783 voters

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. RowlingA Fatal Grace by Louise PennyAnimal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara KingsolverInnocent in Death by J.D. RobbThe Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest by Stieg Larsson
Best Books of 2007
1,114 books — 990 voters
The God Delusion by Richard DawkinsThe Girl Who Played with Fire by Stieg LarssonAn Inconvenient Truth by Al GoreCopper River by William Kent KruegerLord Perfect by Loretta Chase
Best Books of 2006
987 books — 743 voters

Still Life by Louise PennyThe Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg LarssonHarry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. RowlingMercy Falls by William Kent KruegerMr. Impossible by Loretta Chase
Best Books of 2005
875 books — 636 voters
Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna ClarkeBrimstone by Douglas PrestonDark of the Moon by John SandfordBitch Creek by William G. TapplyHigh Country by Nevada Barr
Best Books of 2004
688 books — 251 voters

The Da Vinci Code by Dan    BrownUniform Justice by Donna LeonBlacklist by Sara ParetskyDark Matter by Greg IlesWinterkill by C.J. Box
Best Books of 2003
660 books — 332 voters
The Cabinet of Curiosities by Douglas PrestonCerulean Sins by Laurell K. HamiltonIn the Bleak Midwinter by Julia Spencer-FlemingThe Escher Twist by Jane LangtonPurity in Death by J.D. Robb
Best Books of 2002
686 books — 241 voters

A Sea of Troubles by Donna LeonThe Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz ZafónChosen Prey by John SandfordBetrayal in Death by J.D. RobbBlood Lure by Nevada Barr
Best Books of 2001
559 books — 284 voters
Friends in High Places by Donna LeonHarry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. RowlingStorm Front by Jim  ButcherBoundary Waters by William Kent KruegerObsidian Butterfly by Laurell K. Hamilton
Best Books of 2000
612 books — 320 voters

Boundary Waters by William Kent KruegerRansom by Julie GarwoodAll the Queen's Men by Linda HowardTripwire by Lee ChildFatal Remedies by Donna Leon
Best Books of 1999
521 books — 261 voters
The Alphabet Versus the Goddess by Leonard ShlainIron Lake by William Kent KruegerHoliday in Death by J.D. RobbSecret Prey by John SandfordHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling
Best Books of 1998
501 books — 228 voters

Vengeance in Death by J.D. RobbKilling Floor by Lee ChildHarry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J.K. RowlingDreaming of the Bones by Deborah CrombieDeep Waters by Jayne Ann Krentz
Best Books of 1997
539 books — 245 voters
Sudden Prey by John SandfordAcqua Alta by Donna LeonThe Re-enchantment of Everyday Life by Thomas  MooreCaptiva by Randy Wayne WhiteImmortal in Death by J.D. Robb
Best Books of 1996
471 books — 225 voters

Naked in Death by J.D. RobbLord of Scoundrels by Loretta ChaseRelic by Douglas PrestonSimple Abundance by Sarah Ban BreathnachThe Golden Compass by Philip Pullman
Best Books of 1995
432 books — 190 voters
Hidden Riches by Nora RobertsDream Man by Linda HowardGrand Passion by Jayne Ann KrentzSomething in the Water by Charlotte MacLeodHow the Irish Saved Civilization by Thomas Cahill
Best Books of 1994
428 books — 146 voters

Guilty Pleasures by Laurell K. HamiltonDesire by Amanda QuickHidden Talents by Jayne Ann KrentzHeart of Fire by Linda HowardCaptivated by Nora Roberts
Best Books of 1993
398 books — 160 voters
Ishmael by Daniel QuinnRavished by Amanda QuickBootlegger's Daughter by Margaret MaronA Walk in the Woods by Bill BrysonThe Sherbrooke Bride by Catherine Coulter
Best Books of 1992
455 books — 198 voters

The Old Contemptibles by Martha GrimesFrench Silk by Sandra       BrownSilver Linings by Jayne Ann KrentzIshmael by Daniel QuinnThe Jewel That Was Ours by Colin Dexter
Best Books of 1991
395 books — 172 voters
Postmortem by Patricia CornwellA Morning for Flamingos by James Lee BurkeSurrender by Amanda QuickMrs. Sharp's Traditions by Sarah Ban BreathnachGood Omens by Terry Pratchett
Best Books of 1990
369 books — 196 voters

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. CoveyRules of Prey by John SandfordTalking God by Tony HillermanThe Old Silent by Martha GrimesShield's Lady by Amanda Glass
Best Books of 1989
378 books — 227 voters
A Great Deliverance by Elizabeth  GeorgeMatilda by Roald DahlBrazen Virtue by Nora RobertsGift of Gold by Jayne Ann KrentzHeaven's Prisoners by James Lee Burke
Best Books of 1988
382 books — 173 voters

A Coral Kiss by Jayne Ann KrentzThe Killings at Badger's Drift by Caroline GrahamCalvin and Hobbes by Bill WattersonThe Corpse in Oozak's Pond by Charlotte MacLeodNight Magic by Karen Robards
Best Books of 1987
379 books — 185 voters
Skinwalkers by Tony HillermanWriting Down the Bones by Natalie GoldbergI Am the Only Running Footman by Martha GrimesCrystal Flame by Jayne Ann KrentzThe Daisy Ducks by Rick Boyer
Best Books of 1986
338 books — 171 voters

Ender’s Game by Orson Scott CardMiss Nelson Is Missing! by Harry AllardSweet Starfire by Jayne Ann KrentzSay No to Murder by Nancy PickardNight Moves by Nora Roberts
Best Books of 1985
336 books — 214 voters
Deadlock by Sara ParetskyThe Dutch Blue Error by William G. TapplyProof by Dick FrancisFinger Prints by Barbara DelinskyGenerous Death by Nancy Pickard
Best Books of 1984
344 books — 159 voters

The Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer BradleySpeaker of Mandarin by Ruth RendellSomething The Cat Dragged In by Charlotte MacLeodThe Baked Bean Supper Murders by Virginia RichLittle Red Riding Hood by Trina Schart Hyman
Best Books of 1983
282 books — 164 voters
Chronicle of a Death Foretold by Gabriel García MárquezLittle, Big by John CrowleyOld Glory  by Jonathan RabanThe Man With a Load of Mischief by Martha GrimesA Visit to William Blake's Inn by Nancy Willard
Best Books of 1981
326 books — 159 voters

The Collected Stories by Eudora WeltyCosmos by Carl SaganThe Indian in the Cupboard by Lynne Reid BanksAutumn Story by Jill BarklemSummer Story by Jill Barklem
Best Books of 1980
326 books — 211 voters
The Alphabet Versus the Goddess by Leonard ShlainThe Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer BradleyThe Dance of the Dissident Daughter by Sue Monk KiddCeltic Devotional by Caitlín MatthewsCeltic Folklore Cooking by Joanne Asala
Best Goddess/ Women's Religion Books
186 books — 108 voters