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The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
What took me so long?
114 books — 27 voters
The Metamorphosis by Franz KafkaThe Snowy Day by Ezra Jack KeatsFrom the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. KonigsburgIs Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? by Mindy KalingFlowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes
Authors With A Last Name Starting With "K"
661 books — 51 voters

Voyage on the Great Titanic by Ellen Emerson White
Seafaring Middle Graders
157 books — 73 voters
Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'DellShipwreck by Gordon Korman
Best Stranded on Deserted Island
77 books — 79 voters

From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. KonigsburgDr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis StevensonMiss Nelson Is Missing! by Harry AllardMs. Marvel, Vol. 1 by G. Willow WilsonDear Mr. Henshaw by Beverly Cleary
Mr. & Mrs., Etc.
1,246 books — 95 voters
The Odyssey by HomerGulliver’s Travels by Jonathan SwiftPippi Goes on Board by Astrid LindgrenTonight on the Titanic by Mary Pope OsborneHeart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad
Cruises
277 books — 89 voters

The Odyssey by HomerIsland of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell
Maritime Classics
274 books — 97 voters
The Martian by Andy Weir
Near Future Space & Realistic Space Science Fiction
67 books — 184 voters

The Odyssey by HomerGulliver’s Travels by Jonathan SwiftElwood by FSE Sister Lucia TreanorLeft for Dead by Pete NelsonPT 109 by William Doyle
Nautical Tales
742 books — 398 voters
Spirit's Princess by Esther M. FriesnerSpirit's Chosen by Esther M. Friesner
Japan-related YA Fiction
93 books — 143 voters

Eon by Alison GoodmanEona by Alison GoodmanSpirit's Princess by Esther M. FriesnerSpirit's Chosen by Esther M. Friesner
Asian Inspired Fantasy Novels
170 books — 100 voters
Graceling by Kristin CashoreFire by Kristin CashoreLioness Rampant by Tamora PierceBitterblue by Kristin Cashore
Romantic Fantasy With Awesome Heroines
330 books — 478 voters

Pegasus by Robin McKinleyThe Seer and the Sword by Victoria Hanley
Best Fantasy Books Under the Radar
2,101 books — 1,530 voters
Throne of Glass by Sarah J. MaasGraceling by Kristin Cashore
Books With Heroes/Heroines Who Are Assassins
1,213 books — 4,592 voters

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingThe Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. LewisThe Lightning Thief by Rick RiordanThe Color of Magic by Terry PratchettArtemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer
Best Fantasy Series, Trilogies, and Duologies
2,037 books — 11,614 voters
Eragon by Christopher Paolini
Books With Elves -- NOT Faeries
236 books — 164 voters

Eragon by Christopher Paolini
Real Epic Fantasy
160 books — 393 voters
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingHarry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. RowlingHarry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. RowlingHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. RowlingHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling
My Favorite Fantasy Books
937 books — 621 voters

The Book Thief by Markus ZusakSpeak by Laurie Halse Anderson
YA Books that TEACH your kids something.
2,188 books — 2,579 voters
Eon by Alison GoodmanEona by Alison GoodmanAn Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa TahirSpirit's Princess by Esther M. FriesnerSpirit's Chosen by Esther M. Friesner
Asian Fantasy & Science Fiction
410 books — 292 voters

Amelia and Eleanor Go for a Ride by Pam Muñoz Ryan
Picture Books About Outstanding Women
701 books — 169 voters
A Time For Courage by Kathryn LaskyHappy Birthday Samantha! by Valerie Tripp
Women's Suffrage
414 books — 123 voters

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
Most Proactive Female Protagonist
238 books — 167 voters
Reading Lolita in Tehran by Azar Nafisi
Iran and Iraq, Ancient and Modern
480 books — 194 voters

The Hunger Games by Suzanne CollinsPride and Prejudice by Jane AustenDivergent by Veronica RothGraceling by Kristin CashoreThe Book Thief by Markus Zusak
Wise Women, Witches, Midwives, Healers, and Strong Girls!
1,428 books — 887 voters
トニカクカワイイ 5 [Tonikaku Kawaii 5] by Kenjirō Hataトニカクカワイイ 6 [Tonikaku Kawaii 6] by Kenjirō HataThe Way of the Househusband, Vol. 3 by Kousuke Oono
Books Purchased this year in 2022
220 books — 10 voters

The Snow Leopard Project by Alex Dehgan
Glimpses into the Middle East and Afghanistan
25 books — 5 voters
The Selection by Kiera CassEntwined by Heather Dixon WallworkThe Elite by Kiera CassCity of Lost Souls by Cassandra ClareEverneath by Brodi Ashton
Best Dressed Covers
540 books — 412 voters

Tithe by Holly Black
Epic Fae Series
106 books — 38 voters
Habibi by Naomi Shihab NyeJust Listen by Sarah DessenThe Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith
Romance books that need to made into movies:)
284 books — 95 voters