Big Books of 2026

Listopia > Book Lists Voted on by Jacklyn Macgillivray (17 Lists)



Shutter Island by Dennis LehaneThe Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg LarssonPretty Girls by Karin SlaughterThe Only One Left by Riley Sager1984 by George Orwell
Best Unknown but must be Known books
9,078 books — 8,309 voters
Shutter Island by Dennis LehaneThe Zombie Room by R.D. RonaldThe Only One Left by Riley SagerBehind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris1984 by George Orwell
Stories For Book Lovers
8,364 books — 8,463 voters

Pretty Girls by Karin SlaughterThe Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg LarssonShutter Island by Dennis LehaneHome Before Dark by Riley SagerA Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham
Books I Will Never Forget
10,849 books — 7,802 voters
Fractal Noise by Christopher PaoliniThe Three-Body Problem by Liu CixinHard Knocks by Nathan LowellStarship Sakira by Bob BlantonEyes of the Void by Adrian Tchaikovsky
Couldn't Put The Book Down
17,017 books — 16,898 voters

The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le GuinSlow Time Between the Stars by John ScalziThe Three-Body Problem by Liu CixinChildren of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky
Best Books to Read When the Snow Is Falling
13,855 books — 9,747 voters
Children of Time by Adrian TchaikovskySlow Time Between the Stars by John ScalziHard Knocks by Nathan LowellThe Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le GuinThe Three-Body Problem by Liu Cixin
Most Interesting World
8,094 books — 4,800 voters

The Long Game by Ann LeckieThe Three-Body Problem by Liu CixinEyes of the Void by Adrian TchaikovskyFractal Noise by Christopher Paolini
Best Science Fiction Ever Written.
1,800 books — 3,989 voters
Slow Time Between the Stars by John ScalziChildren of Time by Adrian TchaikovskyFractal Noise by Christopher PaoliniThe Long Game by Ann Leckie
Books You Could Not Put Down
11,629 books — 7,698 voters

The Long Game by Ann LeckieThe Three-Body Problem by Liu CixinHow It Unfolds by James S.A. CoreySlow Time Between the Stars by John ScalziFractal Noise by Christopher Paolini
Books You Would Recommend to Strangers
12,653 books — 8,100 voters
Slow Time Between the Stars by John ScalziThe Long Game by Ann LeckieThe Three-Body Problem by Liu CixinThe Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin
Best Fantasy and Sci-Fi Books for Teens
1,140 books — 1,210 voters

Fractal Noise by Christopher PaoliniEyes of the Void by Adrian TchaikovskyStarship Sakira by Bob BlantonHard Knocks by Nathan Lowell
Books That Exceeded Your Expectations
14,975 books — 16,689 voters
Starship Sakira by Bob BlantonSlow Time Between the Stars by John ScalziHard Knocks by Nathan LowellHow It Unfolds by James S.A. CoreyThe Eden Paradox by Barry Kirwan
Best Books Ever
76,718 books — 285,168 voters

Fractal Noise by Christopher PaoliniThe Long Game by Ann LeckieEyes of the Void by Adrian Tchaikovsky
Best Intro to Science Fiction for Young Readers
1,389 books — 1,659 voters
Slow Time Between the Stars by John ScalziEyes of the Void by Adrian TchaikovskyChildren of Time by Adrian TchaikovskyThe Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le GuinThe Three-Body Problem by Liu Cixin
Sword and Laser Science Fiction list
1,105 books — 1,862 voters

The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le GuinChildren of Time by Adrian TchaikovskyThe Long Game by Ann LeckieHard Knocks by Nathan LowellHow It Unfolds by James S.A. Corey
Best Ending
8,042 books — 6,095 voters
Slow Time Between the Stars by John ScalziChildren of Time by Adrian TchaikovskyHard Knocks by Nathan Lowell
Unforgettables
11,850 books — 7,580 voters

Children of Time by Adrian TchaikovskyThe Long Game by Ann LeckieSlow Time Between the Stars by John ScalziStarship Sakira by Bob BlantonThe Eden Paradox by Barry Kirwan
Books That Everyone Should Read At Least Once
31,758 books — 120,825 voters