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List of the Greatest Minds of All Time, throughout history. This list represents the most influential thinkers across various disciplines, ranked in a way that represents the power of their ideas and their impact on the world. The wisest men and women include <a href="/list/top-philosophers-ever-/jedralski">top philosophers,</a> physicists, <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/notable-poet_s)/reference">famous poets</a>, thinkers, teachers, physiologists, artists, inventors, engineers, <a href="/list/the-most-irreplaceable-ceos-in-the-world/ready-to-startup">the most irreplaceable CEOs in the world</a>, economists and politicians and those whose talents span across many fields of study.This list takes a historic perspective, so the greatest thinkers who are included on this list come from many different eras. The greatest minds of the 21st century may be quite different from great geniuses from the distant past, but each person should be judged within the context of the time that they were living. For example, inventing a new type of telephone in 2013 would not qualify one as &quot;the most brilliant mind of all time,&quot; but in 1876 when Alexander Graham Bell first patented the telephone, it was an act of genius not seen before. See Also: <a href="/crowdranked-list/the-most-influential-people-of-all-time">The Most Influential People of All Time.</a>

Isaac Newton

The Greatest Minds of All Time

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Greatest Minds of All Time |  List of Genius Thinkers in History 

Walter Graves

Ranking the best novels and non-fiction books of every genre.

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Dystopias have become a fascinating genre over the last century as disillusioned writers witnessed and reacted against imperialism, two world wars, including the Nazi and Stalin regime and the treacherous Holocaust. These writers played with the darkest sides of humanity, unearthed by war and technology and used satiric irony to present a destructive vision of the future. Dystopian novels are characterized by a lack of individual freedom, heroes that know something is wrong and contain many WTF moments that make you rethink the current status quo and become aware of the constructed nature of our values and standards.This dystopian novel list is nowhere near a complete list of all dystopian books, but on it are some of the greatest dystopian works of literature of all time (though most is from the 20th and 21st centuries). If you&#39;re a fan of H.G. Wells or George Orwell but are looking for more recent content, the best dystopian books list is the place to be.

If you want dystopia without the reading, check out the greatest dystopian and near-future movies or get some synopses on the 13 <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-13-best-dystopian-novels/ivana-wynn?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best dystopian novels</a>.

Never Let Me Go

The Greatest Dystopian Novels

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Best Dystopian Novels | List of Great Near-Future Books

Comic Books & Characters

10 Greatest Comic Book Villains

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Hockey

The Coolest Hockey Team Logos Past and Present

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Entertainment

The Best Arrested Development Characters

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My Favorite Movies Ever

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Football

The Greatest Defenders in NFL History

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The Best Bob Dylan Songs

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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 World was updated in the 90's with a second edition. While the first three volumes of the compendium feature a dissertation on liberal education, Volume 4 and beyond contain various books that we have listed here. Both fiction and non-fiction have been included, as well as all genres. Encyclopedia Britannica did a fantastic job putting together this list of Great Books of the Western World. If you're looking for a great, timeless book, then this is the place to start.Be sure to check out Ranker's other lists like the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/100-famous-novels-with-catchy-first-lines/info-lists">Best Opening Lines in Fiction</a>.

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300+ Great Books of the Western World

Great Books of the Western World: List of the Essential Western Canon

Culture

The book might usually be better than the movie, but that hasn't stopped these classic kid's books from being turned into films. This list of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-movies-based-on-books-for-kids/ranker-film" target="_blank">children's book to movie adaptations</a> ranks the best of these kid's books that have been adapted into feature films. Children's books made into movies are always fun because children already know the characters. Children's literature is in many ways timeless. Then&nbsp; The books we were read as a child, we now read to our own kids. This makes children's books a safe bet for film adaptations, and the film adaptations on this list are some of the best. If multiple adaptations of a children's book have been made, we've tried to list the most popular kids books made into movies. Since only the best, famous, and most popular children's books tend to be made into movies, one could also consider this to be a list of some of the greatest children's books of all time.So what top books were made into movies? This list seeks to answer that question with a thorough look of all books that made it onto the big screen. Cast your votes for the best on this list of books made into movies, or rerank the list and add any great kid's book movie adaptations that are missing! Then check out the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-2010s-childrens-books/ranker-books" target="_blank">best children's books of the decade</a> and see how many have been turned into feature films.

The Chronicles of Narnia

The Greatest Children's Books That Were Made Into Movies

Kids Books Made Into Movies: List of Children's Books Turned Into Movies

Supernatural & Paranormal

A list of supernatural writers specializing in the occult and other hidden knowledge, including mysticism and the arcane.  All genres have been included, although the majority of the writers on this list focus on non-fiction studies of cabalistic, hermetic, and (dare we say) magical subject matter.  Such subjects include alchemy, astrology, the paranormal, and general theories as to how religion can mesh with science.  The spiritual philosophies and historic literature written by these authors is some of the best and well worth looking at if one has a growing interest in the occult and supernatural.

René Guénon

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Comedy

A list of humorists, both old and new. A humorist is a writer who specializes in humorous material. Unlike comedy writers though, who go for all out laughs, humorist writers are more subtle and cerebral. But don't take that to mean they're any less funny. One of the most famous humorists in the United States is Jean Shepherd, who narrated and co-wrote the movie A Christmas Story, which is based on his autobiographical short stories. The humorists on this list are some of the best, and well worth a read if you're looking for something that'll amuse and make you smile.Who are some famous humorists? From American humorists to British funnymen, these comedy writers take funny to the next level, often by using their humorous anecdotes and opinions to author interesting takes on society at large. Take a look at this list of the funniest humor writer and authors and you'll for yourself.

Famous Humorists

Comedy Writers | List of Humorists, Funny Authors and Comic Novelists

Non-Fiction

A list of the 1001 books you must read before you die. This list has been used by book lovers for years. Featuring classics and newer books alike, this list is a fantastic resource for bibliophiles (and if you're checking out this list, that probably includes you). This is considered by many to be the authoritative list of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-books-of-all-time-_fiction_?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best books of all time</a>. The list includes both fiction and non-fiction, and all genres have been included as well. Whether you're new to reading, or a long time reader just looking to fill in the gaps, this is the list for you.What are the books you need to read before you die? Look and see.Source: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/1001-Books-Must-Read-Before/dp/0789313707/?tag=rankercom-20">1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die</a> by Peter Boxall

1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die

Must Read Classicis | List of Books to Read Before You Die

A list of famous business writers and theorists who have written important books about the world of business. All types of business writers and theorists have been listed, including those who have written about marketing, productivity, management, operations, and quality control. With the introduction of the Nook, Kindle, and iPad with iBooks, reading is hot again. Such devices make it as convenient as ever for businessmen to catch up on their reading. This list of famous business writers and business theorists is intended to help long-time readers, as well as newcomers, to discover (and rediscover) some of the best business writers of all time, from celebrity business writers to business theorists to management authors.

Famous Business Writers & Theorists

Famous Business Writers | List of Business Authors

A list of famous biographers who have documented the lives of some of the most important people of all time.  All types of biographers have been listed including presidential biographers, historic biographers, and those who write non-fiction about Hollywood celebrities.  With the introduction of the Nook, Kindle, and iPad with iBooks, reading is hot again.  The famous biographers on this list have written accounts of people's lives that are often even better than fiction.  This list is intended to help long-time readers, as well as newcomers alike with discovering (and rediscovering) some of the best biographers of all time.

Famous Biographers

Famous Biographers | List of Top Biography Writers

Food

Favorite Types of Cuisine

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The Best Diet Sodas

Current Politics

A list of political writers with authors specializing in a wide range of political subjects. All genres have been included, fiction and non-fiction. The authors on this list range from the far left to the far right, including liberal Democrats, conservative Republicans and everything in-between like Libertarians. More over-arching political thought is also discussed such as capitalism, communism, monarchies, anarchy, and totalitarian states. As far as fiction writing goes, you will find both utopian and dystopian novels as well as political dramatizations. The political writers on this list are some of the best, and will provide a great starting point for anyone interested in political books and an introduction to accurate political history.Who are some famous political writers? Take a look at this list and you'll see for yourself.

Famous Politics Writers | List of Great Political Science Authors

Famous Political Writers

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Anthony Burgess

A list of the best 99 novels of all time between 1939 and 1983 compiled by Anthony Burgess, one of the greatest literary critics of all time.  Anthony Burgess is well known for reviewing over 350 books in just over two years, and that was just at the start of his career.  In the 1980's, when Anthony was asked to list his favorite books, this is the list he made.  Being ninety-nine novels, this list is entirely comprised of fictional stories, but beyond that, all genres have been included.  If you're new to reading, or an old bibliophile, this list of the best 99 novels should help you decide what to add next to your bookshelf or e-reader.

Anthony Burgess Top 99 Novels: List of All Time Best Novels

Anthony Burgess's List of the Best 99 Novels

A list of comic book novels. These are novels based on <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/superheroes-ranked-by-most-comic-book-appearances/ranker-comics?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">famous comic books</a>, and popular comic book story plots. Often, after a major comic book story comes to an end, a novel of that story will be published. Books like the ones listed below are often written to either cater to young adults (and tempt them to crack open a book), or for older fans who'd rather read a novel. They're also, of course, for die-hard comic book lore junkies. If you missed out on your comic book reading, then these novels can be a great way to quickly catch up.

List of Books and Novels Based on Comic Books

Novels Based on Comic Books

Unspeakable Times

A list of crime fiction authors who specialize in detective fiction. If you love a good mystery then these are the authors for you. Detective fiction is a sub-genre of mystery fiction along with thrillers and general crime fiction. In detective fiction, the plot typically follows an individual acting as an investigator whether he be a police officer, a private investigator, a bounty hunter, or even just an amateur trying to solve a crime. Most often, that crime is murder. Detective fiction is an old genre, dating back to ancient Greece and Persia. Of course, in the western world, the most famous fictional detective of all is Sherlock Holmes.

Crime Fiction Authors: List of Crime Novelists and Thriller Writers

Famous Crime Fiction Authors

A list of the most popular best selling fiction authors of all time ranked by how well their books have sold. Obviously, many of those books have gone on to become classics. With the introduction of the Nook, Kindle, and iPad with iBooks, reading is hot again. The writers on this list wrote everything from pulp fiction novels to literature still revered to this day. This list is intended to help long-time readers, and newcomers alike with discovering (and rediscovering) some of the best selling novelists the world has ever seen.Also, please note that this list only includes fiction writers with sales figures that could at least be estimated.

Best-Selling Fiction Authors List | Most Popular Writers and Novelists

The Best Selling Fiction Authors of all Time

A list of books published under a pseudonym.  Similar to books published anonymously, books on this list were published under a false name.  While many of these books may have since had their true author discovered, they were all originally published with a pseudonym.  Most often, this happens because a book deals with controversial or political subject matters.  In other instances, the writer simply wishes to maintain their privacy.  Some book series are published under a pseudonym to hide that they were written by a collection of ghost writers instead of one central author.  As mentioned above, in many cases the true writers were discovered after publication.  Such cases have been noted below.

Pseudonyms| List of Books published under a Pseudonym

Famous Books Published under a Pseudonym

Literature

A list of fictional books from the Harry Potter universe. Throughout the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/historical-references-in-harry-potter/mariel-loveland?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Harry Potter series</a>, various books are mentioned or read by the characters, especially by Hermione. This is a list of those books. All types of books and subjects have been included, from the textbooks used at Hogwarts, to the books you'd find displayed in shop windows at Diagon Alley. Two of these books, "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" and "Quidditch Through the Ages" have even been published in real life. If you're a <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/harry-potter-fan-theories/lisa-waugh?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Harry Potter fan</a> (which probably means you love books), then this is the list for you.

Harry Potter Fictional Books: List of Made-Up Potter Universe Books

Books from the Harry Potter Universe

A list of books that have won the prestigious Quill Award.  Both fiction and non-fiction have been included as well as all genres.  Quill award winners are selected through a two-part process in which industry experts nominate books they believe are worthy of the award, followed by a vote done by everyday readers.  At one point, the final vote was performed by only book retailers and librarians.  Every book on this list is available in English as that is a requirement to win this accolade.  The Quill Award was given out for three years from 2005 through 2007.  If you're looking for a great book that was published recently, then this is a great place to start.

Quill Award Winners: List of Books That Won Quill Awards

Quill Award Winning Books

A list of all literary awards given out in the United States.  Every major American literary award has been included.  Both fiction and non-fiction have been listed as well as all genres, including poetry.  Book accolades have been awarded for centuries, so if you're looking for a great book to read, the winners of these prizes are definitely a good place to start.  Since these are American literary awards, these books will of course be in English and available for sale in the United States.  Enjoy!

American Literary Awards: List of Annual US Book Prizes and Honors

American Literary Awards

Anonymous books, a <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-selling-books-of-all-time/jeff419?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">list of books</a> by anonymous authors. While some of these books may have since had their author discovered, they were all originally published anonymously. Most often, this happens because the book deals with controversial or political subject matters. In other instances, the writer simply wishes to maintain their privacy. Some have also suggested that the more recent books were published anonymously as a marketing gimmick. This list includes both modern and historic anonymous texts. As mentioned above, in many cases the true writers have been discovered after publication. Such cases have been noted below.

Anonymous Books List | Books by Anonymous Authors

Famous Books by Anonymous Authors

A <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-selling-books-of-all-time/jeff419?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">list of books</a> with titles that quote other well-known works of literature. Many of these are phrases we've heard, but probably can't place. This list provides the answers. Coincidentally (or perhaps by design), many of these books may also be found on lists of the greatest literature of all time. It's no surprise that being "well read" is an attribute shared by many of the world's greatest authors. This list excludes books that only quote Shakespeare in their title. Shakespeare is quoted so often, he would require his own list. You'll probably notice that many of these quotes have also been used as song titles and in other mediums.

Books Titles that are Literary Quotations

Books with Titles Taken from Literature

A list of Western fiction authors with writers who specialize in all types of Western historical fiction and tales of the American frontier. If cowboys, Indians (Native Americans), gold miners, and outlaws are your favorite types of characters, then you're a western fiction fan. Western book authors and famous Western authors are among some of the best and most popular writers of all time.When it comes to great Western novels, remember that &quot;the frontier&quot; is a relative term. The earliest Westerns took place in the Appalachian mountains, as that was once considered the great Western unknown. It wasn't until later, the 1850s and beyond, that Westerns began to take place west of the Mississippi River. Many consider the golden age of the Historic West to have occurred for only three decades, from the end of the American Civil War to the beginning of the 20th century. Western fiction peaked during the 1960s, but can still be found to this day. The Western fiction authors on this list are some of the best Western novelists and their works rank among the best Western novels. Take a look at these popular Wester authors and go get their books today!

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