Ender’s Game by Orson Scott CardStarship Troopers by Robert A. HeinleinOn Basilisk Station by David WeberThe Honor of the Queen by David WeberThe Moon Is a Harsh Mistress by Robert A. Heinlein
Best Military Science Fiction Books
693 books — 847 voters
Staked by Kevin HearneSharp Ends by Joe AbercrombieAge of Myth by Michael J. Sullivan
Can't Wait Science Fiction/Fantasy of 2016
428 books — 1,807 voters

The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
Cloaks and Capes
173 books — 43 voters

The Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussThe Princess Bride by William GoldmanBlood Song by Anthony RyanThe Earthsea Trilogy by Ursula K. Le GuinThe Once and Future King by T.H. White
The Best Epic Fantasy (fiction)
4,120 books — 25,662 voters
The Blinding Knife by Brent WeeksShaman's Crossing by Robin HobbMistborn by Brandon SandersonThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussThe Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson
Most Interesting Magic System
2,611 books — 8,746 voters

The Blinding Knife by Brent WeeksThe Heroes by Joe AbercrombieThe Alloy of Law by Brandon SandersonThe Republic of Thieves by Scott LynchThe Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
New Speculative Fiction Stars
1,131 books — 2,689 voters
The Blinding Knife by Brent WeeksCinder by Marissa MeyerThe Looking Glass Wars by Frank BeddorSteelheart by Brandon SandersonThe Dragon's Path by Daniel Abraham
Best Fantasy Books of the 21st Century
3,037 books — 9,852 voters

The Blinding Knife by Brent WeeksPride and Prejudice by Jane AustenTo Kill a Mockingbird by Harper LeeAnimal Farm by George OrwellAlice’s Adventures in Wonderland / Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll
Best Books Ever
75,307 books — 279,411 voters
The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott LynchHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingBlood Song by Anthony RyanEnder’s Game by Orson Scott CardThe Warded Man by Peter V. Brett
Must Read SciFi/Fantasy
200 books — 205 voters

The Wise Man's Fear by Patrick RothfussBeyond the Shadows by Brent WeeksNeverwhere by Neil GaimanPerdido Street Station by China MiévilleA Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin
Best Dark Fantasy
527 books — 683 voters
The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussThe Eye of the World by Robert JordanMistborn by Brandon SandersonThe Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson
Best Fantasy Series, Trilogies, and Duologies
2,047 books — 11,626 voters

Blood Song by Anthony RyanThe Alloy of Law by Brandon SandersonNight Watch by Terry PratchettElric of Melniboné by Michael MoorcockPrince of Thorns by Mark  Lawrence
Sword and Laser Fantasy List
1,003 books — 1,783 voters
Soon I Will Be Invincible by Austin GrossmanThe Da Vinci Code by Dan    BrownRed Dragon by Thomas  HarrisThe Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott LynchOthello by William Shakespeare
Rooting for the Bad Guy
684 books — 1,467 voters

Soon I Will Be Invincible by Austin GrossmanWearing the Cape by Marion G. HarmonVillains Inc. by Marion G. HarmonThe BFG by Roald DahlCodex Born by Jim C. Hines
Unique special abilities/superpowers
314 books — 294 voters
Half the World by Joe AbercrombieThe Hammer by K.J. ParkerRed Seas Under Red Skies by Scott LynchPrince of Thorns by Mark  LawrenceThe Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie
The Grimdarks
474 books — 1,167 voters

The Hobbit by J.R.R. TolkienAmerican Gods by Neil GaimanThe Princess Bride by William GoldmanStardust by Neil GaimanThe Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Best Stand-Alone Fantasy Book
254 books — 197 voters
The Folding Knife by K.J. ParkerThe Magicians by Lev Grossman
The Kitschies Finalists
25 books — 3 voters

V for Vendetta by Alan             MooreGood Omens by Terry PratchettI Am Legend by Richard MathesonNeuromancer by William GibsonY by Brian K. Vaughan
Best Post-Apocalyptic Fiction
1,234 books — 3,411 voters
1632 by Eric FlintThe Years of Rice and Salt by Kim Stanley RobinsonJonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna ClarkeLeviathan by Scott WesterfeldIn the Balance by Harry Turtledove
Best Alternate History Novels and Stories
762 books — 1,291 voters

The Peshawar Lancers by S.M. StirlingWatchmen by Alan             MooreThe Years of Rice and Salt by Kim Stanley RobinsonThe Man in the High Castle by Philip K. DickThe Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson
Alternate History
143 books — 72 voters
Battle Royale by Koushun TakamiThe Years of Rice and Salt by Kim Stanley RobinsonEmpire of Ivory by Naomi NovikThe Peshawar Lancers by S.M. StirlingHis Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik
Great Alternate History novels!!!
146 books — 86 voters

Wizard for Hire by Jim  ButcherSoon I Will Be Invincible by Austin GrossmanTwenty Palaces by Harry ConnollyChild of Fire by Harry ConnollyGame of Cages by Harry Connolly
First Person Fantasy Sci Fi
212 books — 110 voters
The Hobbit, or There and Back Again by J.R.R. TolkienThe Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienA Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinThe Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
The Best Fantasy Books
1,729 books — 1,486 voters

The Warded Man by Peter V. BrettWords of Radiance by Brandon SandersonA Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussMistborn by Brandon Sanderson
Best Epic Fantasy
147 books — 106 voters
Doing Data Science by Cathy O'NeilThe Signal and the Noise by Nate Silver
Data Science - Learning About Data
133 books — 121 voters


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