2026 Reading Challenge

Listopia > Book Lists Voted on by Amanda Lathrop (9 Lists)



Eon by Alison GoodmanFangirl by Rainbow RowellThe Runaway King by Jennifer A. NielsenThe Eternity Cure by Julie KagawaWhat I Saw and How I Lied by Judy Blundell
Top 10 for the Reading Challengers
5,984 books — 4,224 voters
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. RowlingDivergent by Veronica RothThe Alchemyst by Michael ScottPretties by Scott Westerfeld
Strong Heroine Series
1,638 books — 2,091 voters

The Goose Girl by Shannon HaleHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling
Girl Power Books
1,122 books — 1,042 voters
Brisingr by Christopher PaoliniPolgara the Sorceress by David EddingsTomorrow, When the War Began by John MarsdenHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. RowlingCrossroads and the Himalayan Crystals by C. Toni Graham
Best "Strong Female" Fantasy Novels
4,461 books — 18,217 voters

Jackaroo by Cynthia VoigtThe Alchemyst by Michael ScottThe Goose Girl by Shannon HaleHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. RowlingDivergent by Veronica Roth
Badass Female Leads!
1,496 books — 1,390 voters
A Curse Dark as Gold by Elizabeth C. BunceHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. RowlingJackaroo by Cynthia VoigtCrossroads and the Himalayan Crystals by C. Toni GrahamBrisingr by Christopher Paolini
Best YA Heroines
634 books — 617 voters

A Curse Dark as Gold by Elizabeth C. BunceBrisingr by Christopher PaoliniTomorrow, When the War Began by John MarsdenPretties by Scott WesterfeldThe Alchemyst by Michael Scott
Girls Who Kick Ass
1,313 books — 839 voters
Jackaroo by Cynthia VoigtThe Alchemyst by Michael ScottDivergent by Veronica RothPretties by Scott WesterfeldPolgara the Sorceress by David Eddings
Best Books for Teen Readers
1,161 books — 1,392 voters

Jackaroo by Cynthia VoigtDivergent by Veronica RothWhite Eagle by Ellwood CooperPretties by Scott WesterfeldA Curse Dark as Gold by Elizabeth C. Bunce
Best Science Fiction & Fantasy Books
8,331 books — 24,665 voters