Big Read (German)

Germany (2004), 100 Books

The Big Read initiative was launched in Germany by the public television broadcaster ZDF in 2004, under the name "Das große Lesen". Based on the BBC version of Big Read, it was designed as a game show to determine the top 50 books read and liked by the German people.

An initial list of 200 books was sent to more than 10,000 bookshops to start the survey. Supported by the Börsenverein des Deutschen Buchhandels and Stiftung Lesen 60,000 votes were already cast within the first week. Four weeks later the list had grown to 12,615 book nominations, and after the casting of 250,000 votes the 'winners' were determined.

The 20 Best Novels of the Decade (2010s)

Literary Hub (2020), 39 Books

The 20 Best Novels of the Decade (2010-2019) chosen by the Literary Hub staff. This does not include translated books. This actually includes 39 books because they included 19 additional books in "Dissenting Opinions" section. I am assuming those are in ranked order.

Big Read (Hungarian)

Hungaria (2005), 98 Books

Big Read is the Hungarian version of the BBC Big Read.

The Big Read was imported into Hungary under the name A Nagy Könyv (lit. "The Big Book") and took place in 2005. Around 1400 libraries, 500 book shops and 1300 schools participated in the competition in various ways. It proved to be far more popular in Hungary (with a population of 10 million) than in the UK (with a population of 60 million), with 400,000 votes arriving (as opposed to 140,000 votes in the UK competition in the corresponding period).

Voting for the top 100 began in late February: one was allowed to vote for any novel published in Hungarian. It ended on April 23, when the 50 "foreign" and 50 Hungarian most popular novels were selected.

On June 11, the top 12 novels were chosen in the framework of a television show presented by cultural celebrities. In the next months, 12 short films were made from these novels and screened in television, which competed with each other in pairs.

On December 15, the population selected their ultimate favourite by SMS and phone. The winning novel, which received the title "the most liked novel of Hungary 2005", was the same book as the result of the previous round, Eclipse of the Crescent Moon. The other two Hungarian books that participated in the final were The Paul Street Boys and Abigél.

The 100 Best YA Books of All Time

Time (2021), 99 Books

With a panel of celebrated authors—Elizabeth Acevedo, Kacen Callender, Jenny Han, Jason Reynolds, Adam Silvera, Angie Thomas and Nicola Yoon—TIME presents the most compelling, enlightening and influential young-adult books, in chronological order beginning in the 1800s.

15 Essential Colombian Novels You Should Read

Juan Cardenas and Margarita García Robayo (2020), 18 Books

Recommendations from Juan Cardenas and Margarita García Robayo, on the Eve of Hay Festival Cartagenards, which ran from 1976 to 1995, and the Goodman Fielder Wattie Book Awards, which ran from 1968 to 1995 (known as the Montana Book Awards from 1994 to 1995).

Ahead of the 15th edition this weekend, two of Colombia’s contemporary literary stars—Juan Cardenas and Margarita García Robayo—share 15 essential Colombian novels to enjoy.

The 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time

Time (2020), 98 Books

With a panel of leading fantasy authors—N.K. Jemisin, Neil Gaiman, Sabaa Tahir, Tomi Adeyemi, Diana Gabaldon, George R.R. Martin, Cassandra Clare and Marlon James—TIME presents the most engaging, inventive and influential works of fantasy fiction, in chronological order beginning in the 9th century.
*note* I combined some of the books here. All the Lord of the Rings books are combined.

The Main Works of Russian literature

Polka Academy (2018), 108 Books

These are books that left a mark on history, expanded the possibilities of literature, influenced the development of language, thought and society, reported something new about the world and man - and entered the Russian literary canon.

We turned to authoritative writers, literary scholars, publishers, critics, and teachers and offered to name any number of the most important, in their opinion, literary works (without specifying the criteria of importance).

From the website there are 55 experts that voted on the books on the list, and their names and bios are included

The ZORA Canon: The 100 greatest books ever written by African American women

Zora (2020), 100 Books

The ZORA Canon is a distinguished list featuring the 100 greatest books by African American women, marking a first in acknowledging this specific literary group. Rooted in a deep cultural tradition, it spans 160 years of literature, from pre-emancipation times to the present. The selection includes a wide array of genres, such as fiction, nonfiction, plays, anthologies, and poetry, covering a range of topics from historical to personal narratives. This list was meticulously compiled by a panel of experts in African American women's literature. It not only celebrates the contributions of these authors but also serves as a comprehensive reference for readers. The ZORA Canon is a tribute to underrecognized writers and a gateway for exploring the rich cultural and literary history of African American women.

The voters:
The group included Malaika Adero, a former vice president and senior editor for Atria Books at Simon & Schuster; Margo Jefferson, a Pulitzer Prize–winning critic and professor; Ayana Mathis, a professor and New York Times bestselling author; Tressie McMillan Cottom, an author and sociologist; Imani Perry, a professor of African American studies and an author; and Jesmyn Ward, an author and English professor.

The Big Read

BBC (2003), 200 Books

The Big Read was a survey on books carried out by the BBC in the United Kingdom in 2003, where over three-quarters of a million votes were received from the British public to find the nation's best-loved novel. The year-long survey was the biggest single test of public reading taste to date, and culminated with several programmes hosted by celebrities, advocating their favourite books.

Harold Bloom's The Western Canon

The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom (1994), 1498 Books

The Western Canon: The Books and School of the Ages is a 1994 book about Western literature by the American literary critic Harold Bloom, in which the author defends the concept of the Western canon by discussing 26 writers whom he sees as central to the canon.
The Western Canon includes four appendices listing works that Bloom at the time considered canonical, stretching from the earliest scriptures to Tony Kushner's Angels in America. Bloom later disowned the list, saying that it was written at his editor's insistence and distracted from the book's intention.
In adding this list, I did expand certain titles into multiple books, and combined some, since some are single short stories. This was a difficult list to add since there are so many books.

25 Greatest Science Books of All Time

Discover Magazine (2006), 25 Books

Discover Magazine staff presents the essential reading list for anyone interested in science.

International Dublin Literary Award

International Dublin Literary Award (Yearly Award), 30 Books

The International Dublin Literary Award (Irish: Duais Liteartha Idirnáisiúnta Bhaile Átha Chliath), established as the International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award in 1996, is presented each year for a novel written or translated into English. It promotes excellence in world literature and is solely sponsored by Dublin City Council, Ireland. At €100,000, the award is one of the richest literary prizes in the world. There are 5 voters every year.

50 Best Cult Books

Telegraph (2016), 50 Books

A cult book may be hard to define but one thing is for sure: you know a cult book when you see one. Cult books are somehow, intangibly, different from simple bestsellers - though many of them are that. And people have passionate feelings on both sides: Our critics present a selection of the most notable cult writing from the past two centuries. Some is classic. Some is catastrophic. All of it had the power to inspire

The names/initials of the editors who voted on this are: Christopher Howse, TP, Andrew McKie, Serena Davies, Martin Chilton, Sarah Crompton, Sameer Rahim, Dominic Sandbrook, Tim Martin, Toby Clements, AMcK, Ceri Radford, Mick Brown, Alex Clark, Sam Leith

The Top 100 Crime Novels of All Time

Crime Writers' Association (1990), 100 Books

The Top 100 Crime Novels of All Time is a list published in book form in 1990 by the British-based Crime Writers' Association.

How many people potentially voted?
“800 members” (2020 figure on CWA history page; still quoted today)

How did they vote?
Each member listed five favorite titles in each of ten sub-genres (Golden Age, Hard-boiled, Espionage, etc.); the 100 highest vote-getters—regardless of category—became the master list.

The voter identities are unknown.

Best Science Book Ever

the Royal Institution of Great Britain (2006), 23 Books

On 19 October 2006, the Royal Institution of Great Britain named the 1975 short story collection The Periodic Table, by Primo Levi, the best science book ever. After taking nominations from many scientists in various disciplines, authors, and other notable people (such as the Archbishop of Canterbury), the Royal Institution compiled a shortlist of books for consideration. This shortlist was presented to the public at an event held at Imperial College and the audience voted to determine which book was "the best."

Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction

Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence (Yearly Award), 23 Books

The Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction, established in 2012, recognize the best fiction and nonfiction books for adult readers published in the U.S. in the previous year and serve as a guide to help adults select quality reading material. They are the first single-book awards for adult books given by the American Library Association and reflect the expert judgment and insight of library professionals who work closely with adult readers.

Royal Society Prizes for Science Books

The Royal Society (Yearly Award), 35 Books

The Royal Society Science Books Prize is an annual £25,000 prize awarded by the Royal Society to celebrate outstanding popular science books from around the world. It is open to authors of science books written for a non-specialist audience, and since it was established in 1988 has championed writers such as Stephen Hawking, Jared Diamond, Stephen Jay Gould and Bill Bryson. In 2015 The Guardian described the prize as "the most prestigious science book prize in Britain".

Top 50 Irish Novels

James Joyce Center with The Irish Times (2003), 50 Books

The James Joyce Center co-sponsored a contest with The Irish Times voting on the best Irish novels. They had a predetermined list of books which the voters could choose from.

Who voted?
Panel size (for shortlist) ≈ 10–15 experts (panel description but no head-count)
Selection method Panel-curated shortlist → open ballot of Top 10

15 Australian Classics for your Consideration

The Sydney Morning Herald (2010), 15 Books

15 Australian books that every Australian can enjoy if they want to understand our literature, our country and ourselves. Susan Wyndham, the Herald's literary editor consulted friends, colleagues and Australian Classics by Jane Gleeson-White and The Macquarie PEN Anthology of Australian Literature, edited by Nicholas Jose and others.

Horror: The 100 Best Books

"Horror: The 100 Best Books" Book by Stephen Jones (Editor) and Kim Newman (Editor) (1988), 100 Books

First published in 1988, Horror: The 100 Best Books has remained the only book of its kind: a solid (and entertaining) annotated reading list spanning the range of horror fiction from the 16th to the 20th century. The device of asking 100 horror, fantasy,and science fiction writers to write about their favorite horror books might seem at first to capture an idiosyncratic sample, but through diplomacy and diligence, editors Stephen Jones and Kim Newman succeeded in obtaining short essays on most (if not all) of the well-known classics, as well as many more lesser-knowns that are well worth discovering. Readers who follow up on these recommendations will find tips about books by writers mostly known for other genres--such as Iain Banks, Robert Holdstock, Lisa Tuttle, and David Morrell.

Top 20 Latin American Books To Read Before You Die

Latin Times (2014), 20 Books

Latin Times has put together a list of 20 Latin American themed books you must read before you die. Think of it as your bucket list of books.

The themes and genres of the books on this list range from classic, to modern to biography. Each book was carefully selected and thought to be great reads.

The 100 Best Mystery and Thriller Books of All Time

Time (2023), 100 Books

With a panel of celebrated authors—Megan Abbott, Harlan Coben, S.A. Cosby, Gillian Flynn, Tana French, Rachel Howzell Hall, and Sujata Massey—TIME presents the most gripping, twist-filled, satisfying, and influential mystery and thriller books, in chronological order beginning in the 1800s.

James Tait Black Memorial Prize: Fiction

James Tait Black Memorial Prize (Yearly Award), 111 Books

The James Tait Black Memorial Prizes are literary prizes awarded for literature written in the English language.
The winners are chosen by the Professor of English Literature at the university, who is assisted by postgraduate students in the shortlisting phase, a structure which is seen to lend the prizes a considerable gravitas.

For the book prizes works of fiction and biographies must be written in English. The nationality of the author does not matter, but submissions must be first published (or co-published) in Britain during the calendar year of the award. Any given author can only win each prize once. However, he or she can win both prizes at the same time.

Africa's 100 Best Books of the 20th Century

Zimbabwe International Book Fair (2002), 100 Books

To mark the beginning of the 21st century, and encouraged by Professor Ali Mazrui, the Zimbabwe International Book Fair launched the international compilation of "Africa's 100 Best Books." This project was organized in collaboration with the African Publishers Network (APNET), the Pan-African Booksellers Association (PABA), African writers' associations, book development councils, and library associations.

Nominations were sought throughout the African continent and internationally. A comprehensive list of all nominations was published at the ZIBF in August 2001 and during the course of the following year regional panels compiled their own short lists of 100 best books. Closing date for nominations was 30 September 2001.

A jury made the final decision from the short list and the final list of "Africa's 100 Best Books" was announced on February 18, 2002.

100 Books to Read from Eastern Europe and Central Asia

New East Digital Archive (2021), 100 Books

Experimental fiction, literary classics, searing historical accounts, and forgotten memoirs: the breadth of literature from across the post-communist world — much of it still untranslated — stands as testament to centuries of human experience in a region marked by political turmoil and extraordinary resilience. We asked writers, poets, translators, and academics to help us pick 100 of the best books from Central and Eastern Europe, Russia, and Central Asia available in English. From Belgrade to Bishkek, these remarkable works of literature span across cultures, borders, and time.

35 experts voted on this list: Yuri Andrukhovych, Francesca Ebel, Boris Dralyuk, Alina Purcaru, Caroline Eden, Yuliya Komska, Hannah Weber, Matthew Janney, Yelena Moskovich, Lidija Dimkovska, Manjola Nasi, Sarah Young, Paula Erizanu, Culture Editor, Isaac Stackhouse Wheeler, Jennifer Wilson, Elena Goukassian, Will Mawhood, Daniel Petrick, Anastasiia Fedorova, Madeleine Nosworthy, Marketing Coordinator, Natalia Antonova, Valzhyna Mort, Zinovy Zinik, Ainsley Morse, Anastasia Gavrilovici, Katie Marie Davies, Features Editor, Andrej Pleterski, Lucia de la Torre, Hamid Ismailov, Robert Chandler, Nadia Beard, Radu Vancu

Tozai Mystery Best 100 (2012 Revision)

Shūkan Bunshun (Japanese Newspaper) (2012), 100 Books

Tozai Mystery Best 100 (東西ミステリーベスト100, Tozai Misuteri Besuto 100, lit. The Top 100 Mystery Novels of the East and the West) is a list published in the Japanese magazine Shūkan Bunshun (the Weekly Bunshun) in 1985 by Bungeishunjū. This list was also published in book form in 1986.
508 people who love mystery novels, including the 123 members of Mystery Writers of Japan, took part in the survey.
This revised edition came out in 2012.

Der Kanon (The Canon)

Der Kanon (2006), 20 Books

Der Kanon (German pronunciation: [deːɐ̯ ˈkaːnɔn], "The Canon") or more precisely Marcel-Reich-Ranickis Kanon is a large anthology of exemplary works of German literature.
Edited by the literary critic Marcel Reich-Ranicki (1920–2013), he called the anthology, announced on 18 June 2001 in the German news magazine Der Spiegel under the title
"The Canon of worthwhile German Works", his magnum opus. This list is not the full Canon, this is only the novels.

The Indian Fiction Top 25

Jerry Pinto, Indian poet and novelist (2005), 25 Books

This is a list of the top 25 Indian fiction books by Jerry Pinto. Jerry is a Mumbai-based Indian-English poet, novelist, short story writer, translator, as well as journalist. Pinto's works include Helen: The Life and Times of an H-Bomb, which won the Best Book on Cinema Award at the 54th National Film Awards, Surviving Women and Asylum and Other Poems.

Kanon na koniec wieku (Canon at the end of the century)

Rzeczpospolita (newspaper) (2002), 42 Books

Canon at the end of the century - a series of 25 (later expanded to 40) most important books of the 20th century published by a Polish newspaper Rzeczpospolita (newspaper).

Who voted—and how many.
The ballot attracted 4 361 valid reader votes (paper coupons sent to the newsroom and e-mails; on-line voting did not yet exist at rp.pl). The 25 top-scoring titles formed the initial “Canon at the End of the Century.”

Top 200 Science Fiction Books (Pre-2000)

Sci-Fi Lists (2021), 200 Books

This is a list of the best 200 Pre-2000 science fiction books as determined by Peter Sykes at Sci-Fi Lists.

100 Greatest Childrens Books of All Time

BBC (2023), 100 Books

BBC Culture polled 177 books experts from 56 countries in order to find the greatest children's books ever. From Where the Wild Things Are to Haroun and the Sea of Stories, here's the top 100.

Women's Prize for Fiction

Women's Prize for Fiction (Yearly Award), 30 Books

The Women's Prize for Fiction (previously called Orange Prize for Fiction (1996-2006 & 2009-12), Orange Broadband Prize for Fiction (2007-2008) and Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction (2014-2017)) is one of the United Kingdom's most prestigious literary prizes, annually awarded to a female author of any nationality for the best original full-length novel written in English, and published in the United Kingdom in the preceding year.

#ThisBook

#ThisBook (2014), 20 Books

Back in May 2014, the Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction launched the #ThisBook campaign. The aim was simple: to find out which books, written by women, have had the biggest impact on readers.

Who voted?
19 named women

Boston Public Library: Top Genre Books of the 2010s

Boston Public Library (2020), 120 Books

The top 10 genre specific books of the 2010s from the Reader Services Department at the Boston Public Library. Please note that this list only includes specific genres: Fantasy, Graphic Novels, Horror, Memoirs, Middle School, Picture Books, Romance, Science Fiction, Self-Help, Social Justice, Thrillers, and Young Adult. Their general Fiction and Non-fiction are in another list.

Boston Public Library: Top Fiction and Non-Fiction Books of the 2010s

Boston Public Library (2020), 20 Books

The top 10 books of the 2010s from the Reader Services Department at the Boston Public Library. Please note that this list only includes the fiction and non-fiction books. The genres are aggregated in a different list.

Ockham New Zealand Yearly Fiction Award Winners

Ockham New Zealand Book Awards (Yearly Award), 27 Books

The Ockham New Zealand Book Awards are literary awards presented annually in New Zealand. The awards began in 1996 as the merger of two literary awards events: the New Zealand Book Awards, which ran from 1976 to 1995, and the Goodman Fielder Wattie Book Awards, which ran from 1968 to 1995 (known as the Montana Book Awards from 1994 to 1995).

Arthur C. Clarke Award

Arthur C. Clarke Award (Yearly Award), 38 Books

The Arthur C. Clarke Award is a British award given for the best science fiction novel first published in the United Kingdom during the previous year. It is named after British author Arthur C. Clarke, who gave a grant to establish the award in 1987. The book is chosen by a panel of judges from the British Science Fiction Association, the Science Fiction Foundation, and a third organisation, which as of 2019 is the Sci-Fi-London film festival. The award has been described as "the UK's most prestigious science fiction prize".

The 10 Best Books Through Time

New York Times (Yearly Award), 190 Books

Each fall, the editors of the Times Book Review select the best fiction and nonfiction titles of the year. Our editors read, nominate, discuss, and debate the merits of each year’s books, working together to land upon our list. The practice of editors sharing their picks of the year dates nearly back to the beginning of the Book Review in October 1896. But over the years, that list has taken many different names and forms. Now, we call this list the “Ten Best Books” and have done so since 2004.

who voted:
Trade sources differ: a C-SPAN–based 2015 blog post tallied roughly 16 New York Times Book Review staffers, while a 2023 Publishers Weekly profile said the desk now has “more than 20 editors, critics and reporters” To keep our rankings conservative, we therefore credit each NYT list to 10 voters.

Mythopoeic Awards

The Mythopoeic Awards (Yearly Award), 98 Books

The Mythopoeic Awards for literature and literary studies are given annually for outstanding works in the fields of myth, fantasy, and the scholarly study of these areas.

As if You Don't Have Enough to Read, Best Non-Fiction from the NY Times Writers

New York Times (2011), 68 Books

Inspired by The Guardian’s recent list of the 100 greatest nonfiction books, we here at the magazine decided to create our own list. Dispensing with all pretense to rigor — it’s a list, silly! — we simply asked each member of the staff to pick their five favorites.

who voted:
the article mentions they got 33 lists, so let's assume 33 people voted

The Best Novels You’ve Never Read

NY Mag (2007), 60 Books

Talk to any critic and you’ll hear about a book you must read—often one you were begged to read by some reviewer when it came out, but which quickly slipped off your radar. Such is the plight of critics. Which is why we decided, with the help of the National Book Critics Circle, to ask professional critics (and some other writers) to pick the best under-the-radar book of the past ten years or so.

100 Major Works of Modern Creative Nonfiction

ThoughtCo (2018), 100 Books

Essays, memoirs, autobiographies, biographies, travel writing, history, cultural studies, nature writing—all of these fit under the broad heading of creative nonfiction, and all are represented in this list of 100 major works of creative nonfiction published by British and American writers over the past 90 years or so. They're arranged alphabetically by author last name.

This list seems to have been created by 1 person: Richard Nordquist who is:
English and Rhetoric Professor
Education
Ph.D., Rhetoric and English, University of Georgia
M.A., Modern English and American Literature, University of Leicester
B.A., English, State University of New York

222 Best Books of All Time That Deserve a Spot on Your Bookshelf, With Picks from Bestselling Authors and Indie Booksellers

Parade (2024), 222 Books

This list is a collection of 222 notable fiction books curated to provide a diverse and inclusive representation of the best books across various genres, including picture books, romances, fantasies, westerns, young adult novels, mysteries, and classics. The selection criteria emphasized diversity in types, ensuring representation of works that are both timeless and contemporary. The list was curated by soliciting recommendations from thirty-three acclaimed and best-selling authors, as well as input from indie bookstore staff members across the country. Additionally, insights from popular reader sites like Goodreads were considered to gauge public interest and preferences. The methodology highlights a collaborative approach, valuing both expert opinions and community preferences, striving to create a rich and enjoyable resource for readers.

Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel

Locus Awards (Yearly Award), 43 Books

The Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel is one of the annual Locus Awards presented by the science fiction and fantasy magazine Locus. Awards presented in a given year are for works published in the previous calendar year. The award for Best Science Fiction Novel was first presented in 1980, and is among the awards still presented (as of 2022). Previously, there had simply been an award for Best Novel. A similar award for Best Fantasy Novel was introduced in 1978.[1] The Locus Awards have been described as a prestigious prize in science fiction, fantasy and horror literature

Hugo Award for Best Novel

Hugo Awards (Yearly Award), 82 Books

The Hugo Award for Best Novel is one of the Hugo Awards given each year for science fiction or fantasy stories published in, or translated to, English during the previous calendar year. The novel award is available for works of fiction of 40,000 words or more; awards are also given out in the short story, novelette, and novella categories. The Hugo Awards have been described as "a fine showcase for speculative fiction", and "the best known literary award for science fiction writing".

Who Votes
The public. On average there are 2,000 voters

Nebula Award

Nebula Awards (Yearly Award), 61 Books

The Nebula Award for Best Novel is given each year by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA) for science fiction or fantasy novels. A work of fiction is considered a novel by the organization if it is 40,000 words or longer; awards are also given out for pieces of shorter lengths, in the categories of short story, novelette, and novella. To be eligible for Nebula Award consideration, a novel must have been published in English in the United States. Works published in English elsewhere in the world are also eligible, provided they are released on either a website or in an electronic edition.[1] The Award has been given annually since 1966.

Electorate size ≈ 2,500, but only a fraction of those people vote each year. The vote counts are not listed. We can conservatively assume that 1/8 of the electorate size vote, so around 300.

The 50 Best Nonfiction Books of the Past 25 Years

Slate (2019), 50 Books

Slate’s books team selects the definitive works of reporting, memoir, and argument of the past quarter-century.

The 100 Best Books of World Literature

ABC.es (2018), 100 Books

Explore the collective wisdom of fifty writers, critics, and cultural figures in "The 100 Best Books of World Literature." This list, curated through the literary preferences of these esteemed contributors, celebrates the towering achievements of classic authors who have profoundly shaped the world's literary landscape. Classic works overwhelmingly dominate this selection, underscoring their enduring influence and the lesser prominence of contemporary writers in this esteemed roundup. Dive into this essential guide to the foundational texts that continue to inspire, challenge, and enlighten readers across the globe.

experts who voted:
Pilar Adón, Andrés Amorós, Gabriel Albiac, Fernando Aramburu, José Manuel Caballero Bonald, Ernesto Caballero, Luis Alberto de Cuenca, Pablo D’Ors, Luis Mateo Díez, Diego Doncel, Serafín Fanjul, Laura Ferrero, Rodrigo Fresán, José Luis Garci, Juan Ignacio García Garzón, Pedro G. Cuartango, Arturo García Ramos, Carlos García Santa Cecilia, Alicia Giménez Bartlett, Miguel Ángel Hernández, Andrés Ibáñez, Eduardo Jordá, Juan Ángel Juristo, Luis Landero, Manuel Lucena Giraldo, Juan Malpartida, Inés Martín Rodrigo, Eduardo Martínez de Pisón, Elena Medel, José María Merino, César Antonio Molina, Mercedes Monmany, Javier Moscoso, Alejandro Palomas, Arturo Pérez-Reverte, Juan Manuel de Prada, José María Pozuelo Yvancos, Rafael Reig, Laura Revuelta, Elvira Roca Barea, Fernando R. Lafuente, Pilar Rubio Remiro, Ignacio Sánchez Cámara, Marina Sanmartín, Ana Santos Aramburo, Jaime Siles, Lorenzo Silva, Berta Vias Mahou, Enrique Vila-Matas y Manuel Vilas.

The New York Public Library's Books of the Century

New York Public Library (1996), 175 Books

The following is a complete list of the titles included in the exhibition Books of the Century at The New York Public Library's Center for the Humanities, May 20, 1995-July 13, 1996, and in The New York Public Library's Books of the Century, published by Oxford University Press.

who voted?
there is a list of the librarians (named) in the actual book - about 32 of them

A celebration of the NYPL's centenary. The books were selected by public service and research librarians

100 Novels That Shaped Our World

BBC (2019), 100 Books

Stories have the power to change us. We asked a panel of leading writers, curators and critics to choose 100 genre-busting novels that have had an impact on their lives, and this is the result. These English language novels, written over the last 300 years, range from children’s classics to popular page turners. Organised into themes, they reflect the ways books help shape and influence our thinking.

The panel are Radio 4 Front Row presenter and Times Literary Supplement editor Stig Abell, broadcaster Mariella Frostrup, authors Juno Dawson, Kit de Waal and Alexander McCall Smith, and Bradford Festival Literary Director Syima Aslam