Big Books of 2026

Listopia > Book Lists Voted on by Andrew Joncich (9 Lists)



The Way of Kings by Brandon SandersonWords of Radiance by Brandon SandersonThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussThe Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch
The Best Epic Fantasy (fiction)
4,236 books — 25,848 voters
Leviathan Wakes by James S.A. CoreyOld Man's War by John ScalziStar Wars by Timothy ZahnDune by Frank HerbertAncillary Justice by Ann Leckie
Excellent Space Opera
1,031 books — 3,686 voters

Ready Player One by Ernest ClineOld Man's War by John Scalzi
Best Science Fiction
3,675 books — 7,010 voters
The Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussThe Way of Kings by Brandon SandersonThe Wise Man's Fear by Patrick RothfussWords of Radiance by Brandon SandersonThe Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch
Best Fantasy Books of the 21st Century
3,064 books — 9,916 voters

The Way of Kings by Brandon SandersonThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussRed Rising by Pierce BrownStorm Front by Jim ButcherThe Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch
Best Fantasy Series, Trilogies, and Duologies
2,086 books — 11,753 voters
Leviathan Wakes by James S.A. CoreyCaliban’s War by James S.A. CoreyAbaddon’s Gate by James S.A. CoreyCibola Burn by James S.A. CoreyNemesis Games by James S.A. Corey
Best Space Opera of the 21st Century
291 books — 556 voters

Red Rising by Pierce BrownGolden Son by Pierce BrownMorning Star by Pierce BrownReady Player One by Ernest ClineThe Martian by Andy Weir
Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century
1,237 books — 8,984 voters
The Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussThe Wise Man's Fear by Patrick RothfussThe Way of Kings by Brandon SandersonWords of Radiance by Brandon SandersonRed Rising by Pierce Brown
Best Science Fiction & Fantasy Books
8,485 books — 24,760 voters

The Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussThe Wise Man's Fear by Patrick RothfussThe Way of Kings by Brandon SandersonSabriel by Garth NixThe Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson
The Most Popular Fantasy on Goodreads
670 books — 1,286 voters