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Listopia > Book Lists Voted on by Kyle Lemberg (25 Lists)



The Wright Brothers by David McCulloughLeonardo da Vinci by Walter Isaacson
Best Biographies
1,643 books — 2,920 voters
Nothing Like It in the World by Stephen E. Ambrose
Books about railways
181 books — 23 voters

Freakonomics by Steven D. LevittA Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill BrysonThe Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca SklootColumbine by Dave CullenAt Home by Bill Bryson
Interesting and Readable Nonfiction
3,936 books — 1,933 voters
Moneyball by Michael LewisThe Glory of Their Times by Lawrence S. Ritter3 Nights in August by Buzz BissingerFrancona by Terry FranconaOur Team by Luke Epplin
Best Baseball Books
747 books — 652 voters

Stiff by Mary RoachSalt by Mark KurlanskyAt Home by Bill BrysonPacking for Mars by Mary RoachA History of the World in 6 Glasses by Tom Standage
Microhistory: Social Histories of Just One Thing
1,856 books — 2,215 voters
The Martian by Andy WeirHarry Potter Series Box Set by J.K. RowlingBossypants by Tina Fey11/22/63 by Stephen KingWorld War Z by Max Brooks
Best Audiobooks Ever
1,969 books — 2,827 voters

1776 by David McCulloughThe Great Bridge by David McCulloughNothing Like It in the World by Stephen E. AmbroseThe Johnstown Flood by David McCulloughThe Wright Brothers by David McCullough
Best American History Books
2,103 books — 2,464 voters
Born a Crime by Trevor NoahAs You Wish by Cary ElwesThe Wright Brothers by David McCulloughFood by Jim GaffiganDad Is Fat by Jim Gaffigan
Audio Books Narrated By Their Authors
257 books — 149 voters

On Writing by Stephen KingOn Writing Well by William Zinsser
Best Books on Writing
791 books — 1,323 voters
Stiff by Mary RoachSalt by Mark KurlanskyGulp by Mary RoachThe Year of Living Biblically by A.J. JacobsPacking for Mars by Mary Roach
You Read a Book about What?
4,046 books — 2,070 voters

A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill BrysonStiff by Mary RoachOn Writing by Stephen KingColumbine by Dave Cullen1776 by David McCullough
Best Non-Fiction (no biographies)
6,222 books — 8,062 voters
Stiff by Mary Roach
Best Science Books - Non-Fiction Only
1,830 books — 3,587 voters

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. RowlingThe Night Circus by Erin MorgensternThe Graveyard Book by Neil GaimanNeverwhere by Neil GaimanThe Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon
Best Audio Books
322 books — 297 voters
Betsy-Tacy and Tib by Maud Hart LovelaceThe Complete Tales of Winnie-the-Pooh by A.A. MilneBetsy-Tacy by Maud Hart LovelaceLittle House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls WilderBetsy and Tacy Go Downtown by Maud Hart Lovelace
Best Read-Aloud Bedtime Stories Ages 6-8 (no pictures)
75 books — 32 voters

Beezus and Ramona by Beverly ClearyCharlotte’s Web by E.B. WhiteLittle House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls WilderThe Complete Tales and Poems of Winnie-the-Pooh by A.A. MilneRamona the Pest by Beverly Cleary
read aloud books for 5-7 year old girls
247 books — 169 voters
Charlotte’s Web by E.B. WhiteHarry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J.K. RowlingLittle House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls WilderThe Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamilloWinnie-the-Pooh by A.A. Milne
Best Read-Aloud Chapter Books
1,173 books — 1,480 voters

Neverwhere by Neil GaimanThe Graveyard Book by Neil GaimanWorld War Z by Max BrooksLincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders
Full Cast Audio Books
306 books — 113 voters
The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk KiddBossypants by Tina FeyHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingThe Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
Awesome Audible Books
266 books — 132 voters

A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson1776 by David McCulloughThe Wright Brothers by David McCulloughThe Pioneers by David McCulloughThe Murder of King Tut by James Patterson
History (The Best AudioBooks)
107 books — 38 voters
11/22/63 by Stephen KingHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. RowlingThe Graveyard Book by Neil GaimanSh*t My Dad Says by Justin HalpernThe Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon
Best Audio Books for Road Trips
194 books — 90 voters

As You Wish by Cary ElwesOne Summer by Bill BrysonThe Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid by Bill BrysonFood by Jim GaffiganDad Is Fat by Jim Gaffigan
Best Nonfiction Audio Books
447 books — 285 voters
Harry Potter Audio Collection by J.K. RowlingThe Martian by Andy WeirThe Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark HaddonWorld War Z by Max BrooksThe Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
Best Audio Narration
1,508 books — 1,042 voters

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. RowlingBossypants by Tina FeyHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. RowlingHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling
Best Audiobooks
1,548 books — 1,099 voters
A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson1776 by David McCulloughThe Diary of a Young Girl by Anne FrankNight by Elie WieselBand of Brothers by Stephen E. Ambrose
Best History Books
3,639 books — 3,670 voters

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
Books That Everyone Should Read At Least Once
31,224 books — 118,035 voters