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The Silmarillion by J.R.R. TolkienUnfinished Tales by J.R.R. TolkienThe Children of Húrin by J.R.R. Tolkien
Posthumously Published Books
229 books — 131 voters
Junkyard Druid by M.D. MasseyDawn Song by Michael MaranoThe Iron King by Julie KagawaSomething from the Nightside by Simon R. GreenThe Garden of Eden by Ernest Hemingway
Trees died for this?
1,379 books — 856 voters

Junkyard Druid by M.D. MasseyMagic Bites by Ilona AndrewsShiver by Maggie StiefvaterWicked Lovely by Melissa MarrRosemary and Rue by Seanan McGuire
Give it a miss
303 books — 70 voters
Junkyard Druid by M.D. MasseyThe Garden of Eden by Ernest HemingwayDawn Song by Michael MaranoWarrior of the Light by Paulo CoelhoSomething from the Nightside by Simon R. Green
The Worst Books of All Time
8,178 books — 19,864 voters

The Lost Colony by Eoin ColferMagic Study by Maria V. SnyderNew Moon by Stephenie MeyerGertrude McFuzz and The Big Brag by Dr. SeussMcElligot's Pool by Dr. Seuss
Books that Sound So Much More Interesting If One Removes the Last Letter of the Title
1,189 books — 246 voters
The Doors of Stone by Patrick Rothfuss
Hurry Up and Release It!!!
252 books — 3,790 voters

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald DahlΗ Μυρτώ και ο Λήσταρχος Καραμπούμ by Dimiter InkiowMatilda by Roald DahlLittle Women by Louisa May AlcottPünktchen und Anton by Erich Kästner
Books I loved as a kid and are still magical
15 books — 9 voters
The Headless Ghost by R.L. StineThe Ghost Next Door by R.L. StineEye of the Fortuneteller by R.L. StineThe Beast from the East by R.L. Stine
The Best of Goosebumps
70 books — 257 voters

Fahrenheit 451 by Ray BradburyMortal Engines by Philip Reeve
Best Dystopian Originals
95 books — 104 voters
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
Books about Books
1,378 books — 1,515 voters

It by Stephen KingRosemary’s Baby by Ira Levin
Best Horror Novels
1,950 books — 5,399 voters
The Darkest Road by Guy Gavriel KayThe Wandering Fire by Guy Gavriel KayThe Summer Tree by Guy Gavriel Kay
Books That Should Be Made Into Movies
32,071 books — 66,881 voters

The Darkest Road by Guy Gavriel KayThe Wandering Fire by Guy Gavriel KayThe Summer Tree by Guy Gavriel KayTigana by Guy Gavriel KayFierce Invalids Home from Hot Climates by Tom Robbins
Books That Everyone Should Read At Least Once
31,231 books — 118,043 voters
The Fionavar Tapestry by Guy Gavriel KayHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingThe Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienThe Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. LewisA Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin
Best Fantasy Series, Trilogies, and Duologies
2,037 books — 11,614 voters