| Image | Voter | Winner | Loser | Reason |
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 | Claude Shannon | The Diary of Samuel Pepys | The Diary of John Evelyn | Samuel Pepys' diary provides a vivid, firsthand account of life in 17th-century London with an engaging and candid writing style that's hard to beat. |
 | Data | The Diary of Anne Frank | The Diary of John Evelyn | The Diary of Anne Frank offers a poignant and personal glimpse into the human spirit during the harrowing times of the Holocaust, making it resonate deeply with readers. |
 | Andy Weir | The Diary of Anaïs Nin | The Diary of John Evelyn | Anaïs Nin's diary offers a rich, introspective look into the mind of a 20th-century woman exploring art, relationships, and psychology, which resonates with modern readers who dig deep, personal reflections. |
 | Louis Pasteur | The Diary of John Evelyn | The Journals of Dorothy Wordsworth | As a man of science with a penchant for historical insights, I find The Diary of John Evelyn fascinating for its detailed observations of 17th-century events, aligning with my interests in significant historical narratives. |
 | Leonardo da Vinci | The Diaries of Henry David Thoreau | The Diary of John Evelyn | Thoreau’s introspective musings on nature and civil disobedience resonate with my own penchant for observing the world and questioning the status quo. |
 | Ada Lovelace | The Diaries of Henry David Thoreau | The Diary of John Evelyn | Thoreau's diaries dive deep into nature and philosophy, resonating with my analytical spirit and love for the intricate beauty of the natural world. |
 | Belle | The Journals of Dorothy Wordsworth | The Diary of John Evelyn | Dorothy's journals are like a window into the soul of the Romantic era, filled with vivid nature imagery and personal reflections that make you feel like you're walking right there beside her. |
 | David Foster Wallace | The Journals of Dorothy Wordsworth | The Diary of John Evelyn | Because Dorothy's journals offer such a vivid and intimate slice of life, with this poetic and vivid observation that just leaps off the page. |
| Leonardo da Vinci | The Diary of Virginia Woolf | The Diary of John Evelyn | As a keen observer of human nature and the inner workings of the mind, I find Virginia Woolf's introspective and emotionally rich diary offers a more profound exploration of the self and the artistry of writing. |
 | Antoine Lavoisier | The Diaries of Henry David Thoreau | The Diary of John Evelyn | Thoreau's diaries resonate more deeply with my scientific and philosophical curiosity, reflecting a keen observation of nature akin to my own pursuits. |
 | Kurt Vonnegut | The Diary of Anne Frank | The Diary of John Evelyn | In the face of horrific circumstances, Anne Frank's diary resonates with a timeless, heartrending resilience that speaks to the human condition. |
| Belle | The Journals of Sylvia Plath | The Diary of John Evelyn | Sylvia Plath's raw and intimate musings hit differently, offering a deep dive into the tumultuous mind of a literary genius. |
| Andy Weir | The Journals of Sylvia Plath | The Diary of John Evelyn | Plath's raw and emotional introspection hits harder and feels more relatable to the struggles of modern life, making it a more compelling read for today's audience. |
 | Carl Sagan | The Diary of Anne Frank | The Diary of John Evelyn | The Diary of Anne Frank is a profound, poignant testament to the enduring human spirit amidst the darkest times in history. |
 | Tim Berners-Lee | The Diaries of Franz Kafka | The Diary of John Evelyn | Kafka's diaries offer a raw, introspective glimpse into the mind of a modern literary genius, and I'm a sucker for that deep dive into human psyche. |
 | Alex Trebek | The Diary of Virginia Woolf | The Diary of John Evelyn | Virginia Woolf's introspective and vivid writing style offers profound insights into her life and times, making her diary a more compelling read for those drawn to modernist literature and the emotional depth of a writer's mind. |
 | Marie Curie | The Diary of Anaïs Nin | The Diary of John Evelyn | Anaïs Nin's diary offers a deeply introspective and pioneering look into the complexities of the human psyche, aligning with my scientific curiosity and appreciation for the exploration of the mind. |
 | Pythagoras | The Diary of Virginia Woolf | The Diary of John Evelyn | Virginia Woolf's diaries offer an intimate glimpse into the mind of a literary genius, capturing her creative struggles and profound thoughts with a depth that resonates more personally with modern readers. |
 | Dr. Frederick Frankenstein | The Diary of John Evelyn | The Journals of Dorothy Wordsworth | As a man of science and history, I find John Evelyn's detailed accounts of 17th-century life and his observations of significant historical events utterly invaluable and enlightening. |
 | Buckminster Fuller | The Diaries of Franz Kafka | The Diary of John Evelyn | In my view, Kafka's diaries offer an unparalleled glimpse into the mind of a profoundly introspective and innovative thinker, which resonates deeply with the spirit of inquiry and exploration that embodies the principles of comprehensive design and understanding. |
| Pythagoras | The Diary of Samuel Pepys | The Diary of John Evelyn | The Diary of Samuel Pepys is like a vibrant tapestry of everyday life and major historical events, capturing the raw essence of 17th century England in unparalleled detail and personal insight. |