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Great Books of the Western World

Compiled by Encyclopedia Britannica, this is a list of the great books of the western world. It is our western canon gathered into a single package of 60 volumes. Initially compiled in the 50's, the Great Books of the Western Worl...

Best Novels of 2011

The best novels of 2011 did what a truly great novel can do: Take readers on a fictional journey that allows them to escape, even for just a few hours. Some of these great novels combine elements of historical fiction, science fic...

Books That Changed My Life

The most life changing books, ranked by the wisdom of the crowd of hundreds of people. Anyone can add their picks to this list of books that will change your life, making it an accurate, real-time ranking of the best life changing...

100 Famous Novels With Catchy First Lines

Novels with great first lines, bound to make the best impression on the readers. The opening lines of a novel can prove crucial, and many authors spend an inordinate amount of time considering how their books will begin. From Dick...

The Most Overrated Books of All Time

This list of bad books not to read is ranked by literature fans worldwide. Anyone can vote on this list of the worst books, which makes it a trustworthy resource for finding out which books just don't live up to their hype. You ca...

The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of All Time

These are the best science fiction novels ever written, as ranked by the votes and lists of the crowd. Anyone can add their picks to this list of sci-fi books, making it an accurate, real-time ranking of the best in the genre by t...

Gay Authors: List of Famous LGBT Writers

List of over 300 of the most notable gay authors, with photos. The LGBT community has seen a resurgence over the past century, and with them has come their literature, from poems and novels to fantastic journalism. This list inclu...

Best Non-Fiction Books of 2011

The best non-fiction books of 2011 managed to enthrall readers by covering a variety of subjects. From the historical to the modern, these books seek to educate while entertaining. A great non-fiction book does that: It teaches me...

The Greatest Chick Lit Books Of All Time

The genre of women's literature provides some of the greatest books of all time, and these books have passionate followings. From modern stories about women trying to make it through vast metropolises to classic tales of love in t...

Best Free eBooks

The best free eBooks include a multitude of classics. These free books are available in the public domain, allowing you to download them, for free, into your eReader. Not surprisingly, most of these eBooks I've listed are totally ...

Best Modern Horror Novels

the best novels from modern masters of horror

The Lamest Authors of All Time

There are always going be writers (and books) some folks just don't like. Books, and the skills of the people who write them, are definitely at the mercy of a person's subjective opinion. However, there are some writers whom most ...

The Greatest Books To Read To Your Kids

The following rankings of the greatest children's books to read with your kids are voteable and can be influenced by your own list of your favorite kid's books. Kid's imaginations can come alive when you read with them and these a...

best modern horror writers

Diet Books That Actually Work

These are the best diet books on the market -- the ones that actually work -- ranked by the wisdom of the crowd. From nutrition books to full-on diet and meal plans, add your favorite diet books to this list, and let the world kno...

The Greatest Horror Books of All Time

The Best Overall Books for Kids

The best overall books for children, ranked by readers of all ages. Anyone can vote on this kids' book list, which makes these rankings a trustworthy way to find out which books your kids will love. Is a title missing? You can als...

Best Horror Novelists

Best horror novelists include some great authors who manage to weave fantastical tales of horror that leave readers scared out of their wits. The horror fiction authors on this list write novels that can strike fear into the heart...

Best Young Adult Authors

Best young adult authors include some very recognizable names like C.S. Lewis and Louisa May Alcott, along with some newer authors who are becoming extremely popular among young readers (Amanda Hocking, for example). This list of ...

Best Romance Novelists

Best romance novelists are writers who draw readers in with a beautiful love story and keep them interested with compelling details. Romance novels have come a long way in recent years. No longer are romance fans limited to mere &...

My Picks of the Star Wars Books

Ever wondered what happened before, between, and after the Star Wars movies? That's where the books come in. Here are my top 20 favorites, so far. This will be a never ending list. There seems to be no end of possibilities in the ...

Best Fantasy Authors

Best fantasy authors include some highly recognizable names, like J.R.R. Tolkein and George R.R. Martin, along with some contemporary fantasy writers who are just beginning to make their mark on the genre. This list of the best fa...

Must-read-books for the intellectual

This is a list of 111 cool books everyone should read. Lots of missing books, like the Neil Gaimans collections, books by Terry Pratchett, and some norwegians authors I couldn't find.

Non-Fiction eBooks

The best non-fiction eBooks represent some of the most popular books downloaded for eReaders, including the Amazon Kindle, the Barnes & Noble Nook and/or the Sony Reader (among others). Free eBooks are available (non-fiction a...

The Very Best of Stephen King

Books by Stephen King, voted on by the Ranker community. This list of King's writings is the definitive ranking of his body of work. Stephen King's stories range from thick novels to short stories and collections, and include some...

The Most Inspiring Faith-Based Books

This list of the most inspirational books is ranked by the wisdom of the crowd, so anyone can add their favorite picks and vote on the books they think are most inspiring. From religious texts to self-help books, these are the mos...

20 Most SHOCKING Books About CHINA!

China's history is so vast, its geography so massive, its politics so controversial, and its customs so perplexing, that there was just no way to contain this list to ten books. Even twenty is cutting it short. The country's long,...

Suggested Reading For Sparking An Existential Crisis

Best Historical Novelists

Best historical novelists in the world manage to combine a vast knowledge of history with compelling storylines, taking the reader on a journey through time. Putting together a comprehensive list of historical writers is a dauntin...

Best Crime Authors

Best crime authors include classic mystery authors like the brilliant Agatha Christie to detective authors like Robert B. Parker, Robert Crais and pulp crime fiction authors like Jim Thompson. Assembling a comprehensive list of th...

The Best Baby Books Ever Written

This is a CrowdRanked list of the best baby books ever written on the topic of parenthood. If you are having a baby, or already have one, these are the books you can't afford NOT to read. Controversial or not, these guides to all ...

Must-Have Cookbooks

These are the cookbooks everyone should own, ranked by the wisdom of the crowd. Add your favorite cookbooks to this list, and help rank the best cookbooks on the market. From books about baking to the best recipe collections for t...

10 Greatest Books About China

Anyone familiar with China or literature will recognize these titles. They are timeless best-sellers for a reason: they capture the Chinese heart and soul better than any other books ever published about China.

Greatest Books About Hell (Fictional)

Books containing fictional accounts of the various underworlds.

Must Read Books by Stand Up Comedians

We know that stand up comedians have the ability to make us laugh live, but it is a special breed that can make us laugh with their words. Here is a brief list of some of the best written works by our favorite comedians that have ...

Some Good Technical Books

Some good technical books I have read/referred.

10 Best Books about Traveling in China

Anyone who has lived or traveled in China will have read at least one of these books at some point during their journey. They were written by Old China Hands - the masters of traveling in China. These authors have seen parts of Ch...

Books I've Read

Best Zombie Fiction

This is a list of the best Zombie fiction I have read recently and it should hold up. The zombie apocalypse is coming, so find out how to defeat them!

20 Major Poems by A Modern Poet

All of the titles on this list have been published in magazines, books, or websites. Some are more famous than others. The author Aberjhani's work has been linked with different reading audiences and different literary traditions....

Reading Club Prague - Suggestions

College Textbooks to Keep for Life

Be it in your day to day family life or reference manuals needed for your career, what college textbooks do you go back to time and time again?