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Top Books of 1940

The highest-rated books of 1940, ranked by community votes on Peakd.

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A Wizard of Earthsea

Fantasy novel by Ursula K. Le Guin

2
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The Foundation Trilogy

Science fiction novel series by Isaac Asimov

3
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The Dark Forest (The Three-Body Problem Series Book 2)

By 刘慈欣

4
N
Nightfall

By Isaac Asimov

5
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Unravel Me

Unravel Me is part of the The Shatter Me Series by bestselling author Tahereh Mafi

6
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Biology by Neil Alexander Campbell

Comprehensive biology textbook for students and educators

7
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The Eyes of Darkness by Dean Koontz

Psychological thriller novel by Dean Koontz

8
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Powerless by Lauren Roberts

Epic fantasy novel series by Lauren Roberts

9
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Start with why by Simon Sinek

A book on leadership and purpose by Simon Sinek

10
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NationStates

Nation simulation game where you create and manage your own country

11
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Neverwhere

1996 novel by Neil Gaiman

12
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The Gruffalo

Children's storybook character and franchise

13
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The Key

1956 novel by Junichiro Tanizaki

14
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The Big Four

A novel of international espionage and mystery

15
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Hegira

Science fiction novel set in a melting pot planet

16
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Jonathan Livingston Seagull

story by Richard Bach

17
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The Pillars of the Earth

1989 novel by Ken Follett

18
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By Royal Command

Young adult spy novel by Charlie Higson

19
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Jæger – i krig med eliten

Survival and combat training manual for individuals

20
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Elegías de varones ilustres de Indias

poem written by Juan de Castellanos

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What is the best books in 1940?▾

Based on community votes, A Wizard of Earthsea is the highest-rated books of 1940, ranked #1 by the community.

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