The Tournament of Novels 2011 – Round 1

Are you missing out on the NCAA Basketball tournament because you’re reading Kristin Lavransdatter ? Have you ever argued with friends about the merits of Ender’s Game versus Starship Troopers ? Then this tournament is for you.

Sixty-four novels compete in a six round competition to determine the Greatest Novel of All Time. Each round of voting, one round per day for the next six weekdays, will begin at 9:00 am and end at midnight.

Choose your favorites from the selection below. Be sure to check back every day to see the updated brackets and vote in the next round.

Round 1 voting is now closed. Please vote in Round 2 .

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