Big Books of 2026

Listopia > Book Lists Voted on by Delaney (16 Lists)



In the Woods by Tana FrenchThe Searcher by Tana FrenchFaithful Place by Tana FrenchThe Likeness by Tana FrenchThe Trespasser by Tana French
Dad mystery
29 books — 1 voter
Mistborn by Brandon SandersonThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingThe Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson
Most Interesting Magic System
2,646 books — 8,767 voters

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling1984 by George OrwellThe Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein
Books That Everyone Should Read At Least Once
31,546 books — 120,106 voters
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussMistborn by Brandon Sanderson
Five Star Fantasy Books
1,813 books — 2,141 voters

The Poppy War by R.F. KuangIron Widow by Xiran Jay ZhaoRed Rising by Pierce BrownThe Burning God by R.F. KuangThe Dragon Republic by R.F. Kuang
Complicated fantasy novels
34 books — 3 voters
Mistborn by Brandon SandersonHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingThe Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
Best Fantasy: Unique Worlds
636 books — 439 voters

Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon SandersonThe Ship of the Dead by Rick RiordanDaughter of the Pirate King by Tricia LevensellerTo Kill a Kingdom by Alexandra Christo
Pirate books!
23 books — 9 voters
Deep Blue by Jennifer DonnellyRogue Wave by Jennifer Donnelly
YA Mermaid Novels
293 books — 858 voters

In the Shadow of Lightning by Brian McClellanAce of Shades by Amanda FoodyShadows for Silence in the Forests of Hell by Brandon Sanderson
Favorite Books You Recommend
6,774 books — 1,366 voters
Elantris by Brandon SandersonMistborn by Brandon SandersonThe Well of Ascension by Brandon SandersonThe Way of Kings by Brandon SandersonWords of Radiance by Brandon Sanderson
The Cosmere Books in Chronological Order
22 books — 9 voters

Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card1984 by George OrwellThe Martian by Andy WeirReady Player One by Ernest ClineFlowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes
Best Science Fiction Ever Written.
1,800 books — 3,970 voters
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van PeltThe Glass Castle by Jeannette WallsA Dog's Purpose by W. Bruce CameronThe Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamilloWhen Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi
Perspective Changing Books
32 books — 3 voters

The Ivies by Alexa DonneBelly Up by Stuart GibbsA Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly JacksonOne by One by Ruth WareThe Vanishing Stair by Maureen Johnson
Teen Mystery books I liked!
16 books — 1 voter
Ender’s Game by Orson Scott CardProject Hail Mary by Andy WeirThe Martian by Andy WeirThe Science of Interstellar by Kip S. ThorneThe Forever War by Joe Haldeman
If you liked the movie Interstellar you might like these books
26 books — 26 voters

Words of Radiance by Brandon SandersonHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. RowlingThe House of Hades by Rick Riordan
Goodreads Top 100 - Highest Rated Books on Goodreads with at least 10,000 Ratings
107 books — 1,101 voters
Words of Radiance by Brandon SandersonProject Hail Mary by Andy Weir
Books With a Goodreads Average Rating of 4.5 and above and With At Least 100 Ratings
1,934 books — 2,692 voters