Big Books of 2026

Listopia > Book Lists Voted on by Michael Ames (8 Lists)



These Is My Words by Nancy E. TurnerLove, Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli
Best Diary Novels
169 books — 265 voters
A Christmas Carol by Charles DickensThe Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara RobinsonBear Stays Up for Christmas by Karma WilsonHow the Grinch Stole Christmas! by Dr. Seuss
Favorite Christmas Books
1,495 books — 1,564 voters

The Outlaws of Sherwood by Robin McKinley
Teen Historical Fiction
1,385 books — 3,085 voters
Pastwatch by Orson Scott CardTimeline by Michael Crichton
Best Time Travel Fiction
1,955 books — 5,241 voters

The South Beach Diet by Arthur AgatstonThe Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands by Laura SchlessingerDon't Sweat the Small Stuff ... and It's All Small Stuff by Richard Carlson
Books *Not* To Buy Your Spouse for Christmas
69 books — 19 voters
The Hero and the Crown by Robin McKinleyTrickster's Queen by Tamora PierceThe Wee Free Men by Terry Pratchett
Best Kick-Ass Female Characters From YA and Children's Fantasy and Science Fiction
3,072 books — 8,673 voters

The Hero and the Crown by Robin McKinleyThe Wee Free Men by Terry Pratchett
Girl Power Books
1,122 books — 1,041 voters
Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card
Best Science Fiction & Fantasy Books
8,348 books — 24,651 voters