Big Books of 2026

Listopia > Book Lists Voted on by Stephan Beres (24 Lists)



There's A Bear On My Chair by Ross CollinsLittle Blue Truck by Alice SchertleStuck by Kayla MillerThe Not-So-Friendly Friend by Christina FurnivalEraser by Anna Kang
Favorite Books
14,586 books — 10,114 voters
Stuck by Kayla MillerThe Not-So-Friendly Friend by Christina FurnivalReal Friends by Shannon HaleEraser by Anna KangThere's A Bear On My Chair by Ross Collins
Books You Must Read!
11,555 books — 7,487 voters

Eraser by Anna KangJoey and His Friend Water by Ellen J. LewinbergKristy's Great Idea by Raina TelgemeierThe Not-So-Friendly Friend by Christina FurnivalThere's A Bear On My Chair by Ross Collins
Books I Will Never Forget
10,849 books — 7,802 voters
Stuck by Kayla MillerBecause of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamilloReal Friends by Shannon HaleEraser by Anna KangThe Not-So-Friendly Friend by Christina Furnival
Original Stories . . . a Breath of Fresh Air
12,094 books — 12,213 voters

Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamilloJoey and His Friend Water by Ellen J. LewinbergThere's A Bear On My Chair by Ross CollinsKristy's Great Idea by Raina TelgemeierEraser by Anna Kang
Couldn't Put The Book Down
17,017 books — 16,898 voters
The Not-So-Friendly Friend by Christina FurnivalStuck by Kayla MillerKristy's Great Idea by Raina TelgemeierReal Friends by Shannon HaleBecause of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo
Fantasy Goodreads for 9-12 years
821 books — 583 voters

Little Blue Truck by Alice SchertleBig Nate by Lincoln PeirceEraser by Anna KangThere's A Bear On My Chair by Ross CollinsJoey and His Friend Water by Ellen J. Lewinberg
Middle School Book List
1,078 books — 662 voters
Little Blue Truck by Alice SchertleEraser by Anna KangBig Nate by Lincoln PeirceThe Not-So-Friendly Friend by Christina FurnivalReal Friends by Shannon Hale
100 Books to Read in a Lifetime: Readers' Picks
15,438 books — 17,770 voters

Eraser by Anna KangKristy's Great Idea by Raina TelgemeierThere's A Bear On My Chair by Ross CollinsLittle Blue Truck by Alice SchertleStuck by Kayla Miller
All-Time Awesome Books
12,091 books — 7,819 voters
Joey and His Friend Water by Ellen J. LewinbergEraser by Anna KangLittle Blue Truck by Alice SchertleThere's A Bear On My Chair by Ross CollinsBecause of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo
Smart Summer Reads
12,921 books — 10,813 voters

Big Nate by Lincoln PeirceReal Friends by Shannon HaleThe Not-So-Friendly Friend by Christina FurnivalStuck by Kayla MillerBecause of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo
Stories For Book Lovers
8,364 books — 8,463 voters
Real Friends by Shannon HaleBig Nate by Lincoln PeirceStuck by Kayla MillerEraser by Anna KangThe Not-So-Friendly Friend by Christina Furnival
Unforgettables
11,850 books — 7,580 voters

The Zombie Room by R.D. RonaldKeep It in the Family by John MarrsThe Girl in the Eagle's Talons by Karin SmirnoffKilling Sarai by J.A. RedmerskiSouls Unfractured by Tillie Cole
I Wish I Could Read it Again for the First Time
11,460 books — 7,497 voters
Killing Sarai by J.A. RedmerskiCaptive in the Dark by C.J. RobertsCorrupt by Penelope DouglasThe Drowning Woman by Robyn HardingThe Girl in the Eagle's Talons by Karin Smirnoff
Best Books to Read When the Snow Is Falling
13,855 books — 9,747 voters

Captive in the Dark by C.J. RobertsTruth by Aleatha RomigKeep It in the Family by John MarrsThe Drowning Woman by Robyn HardingSouls Unfractured by Tillie Cole
Books that Blew Me Away and that I Still Think About
14,641 books — 14,907 voters
The Girl in the Eagle's Talons by Karin SmirnoffKilling Sarai by J.A. RedmerskiTruth by Aleatha RomigA Winter Grave by Peter MayHidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak
Best Crime & Mystery Books
7,318 books — 15,663 voters

Captive in the Dark by C.J. RobertsA Winter Grave by Peter MayHidden Pictures by Jason RekulakKilling Sarai by J.A. RedmerskiCorrupt by Penelope Douglas
Books That Exceeded Your Expectations
14,975 books — 16,689 voters
The Girl in the Eagle's Talons by Karin SmirnoffKeep It in the Family by John MarrsCorrupt by Penelope DouglasA Winter Grave by Peter MayLocal Woman Missing by Mary Kubica
Books That Were Way Better Than I Thought They Would Be
10,884 books — 7,712 voters

A Winter Grave by Peter MayTruth by Aleatha RomigThe Girl in the Eagle's Talons by Karin SmirnoffCaptive in the Dark by C.J. RobertsLocal Woman Missing by Mary Kubica
Best Ending
8,042 books — 6,095 voters
A Winter Grave by Peter MayLocal Woman Missing by Mary KubicaKeep It in the Family by John MarrsHidden Pictures by Jason RekulakCorrupt by Penelope Douglas
Best Books Ever
76,718 books — 285,168 voters

Captive in the Dark by C.J. RobertsKeep It in the Family by John MarrsThe Girl in the Eagle's Talons by Karin SmirnoffSouls Unfractured by Tillie ColeLocal Woman Missing by Mary Kubica
Must Read Books- Different Genres
14,166 books — 10,247 voters
Souls Unfractured by Tillie ColeCorrupt by Penelope DouglasThe Zombie Room by R.D. RonaldKeep It in the Family by John MarrsThe Drowning Woman by Robyn Harding
Read Them Twice...At Least
13,945 books — 11,476 voters

The Drowning Woman by Robyn HardingCorrupt by Penelope DouglasLocal Woman Missing by Mary KubicaCaptive in the Dark by C.J. RobertsThe Girl in the Eagle's Talons by Karin Smirnoff
Books You Could Not Put Down
11,629 books — 7,698 voters
The Drowning Woman by Robyn HardingLocal Woman Missing by Mary KubicaTruth by Aleatha RomigKilling Sarai by J.A. RedmerskiCaptive in the Dark by C.J. Roberts
Books You Would Recommend to Strangers
12,653 books — 8,099 voters