Book against book. Classic against classic. Welcome to the Mass Market Edition of ThriftBooks Novel Knockout.
Sixteen iconic pocket-sized paperbacks go head-to-head in a bracket-style showdown — and only one can take the crown. From fantasy to thrillers to timeless romance, your favorites are stepping into the ring.
You decide who wins!
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Join in the Mass Market Madness!
Small books. Big impact. — This month, we're turning the spotlight on the fast-paced, pocket-sized favorites that readers can't resist. From edge-of-your-seat thrillers to swoon-worthy romances and unforgettable classics, these mass market paperbacks prove that great stories don't need a big format to stand the test of time.
See our amazing selectionNovel Knockout 2026 FAQs
What is Novel Knockout?
How can I participate?
What books will we be voting on?
- And Then There Were None
- Killing Floor
- The Shining
- The Godfather
- 1984
- The Outsiders
- Pride and Prejudice
- To Kill a Mockingbird
- The Hobbit
- The Hitchhiker's Guide
- A Game of Thrones
- Dune
- Outlander
- Vision in White
- The Duke & I
- Wuthering Heights
Do I have to make a purchase to submit a vote?
Do I need to have an account in order to vote?
When will the winner be announced?
How does my vote count?
I just signed up for your emails so I can vote. When will I start receiving Novel Knockout emails?
Are there prior Novel Knockouts I can look at?
What days will voting emails be sent out?
- March 18: Outlander vs. Vision in White
- March 19: The Duke & I vs. Wuthering Heights
- March 20: The Hobbit vs. The Hitchhiker’s Guide
- March 21: A Game of Thrones vs. Dune
- March 23: 1984 vs. The Outsiders
- March 24: Pride and Prejudice vs. To Kill a Mockingbird
- March 25: And Then There Were None vs. Killing Floor
- March 26: The Shining vs. The Godfather
- March 27: TBD
- March 28: TBD
- March 30: TBD
- March 31: TBD
- April 2: TBD
- April 3: TBD
- April 6: TBD
