2026 Reading Challenge

Listopia > Book Lists Voted on by Joy (10 Lists)



The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCulloughThe Secret History of the Pink Carnation by Lauren Willig
Favorite Historical Romance Novels
3,414 books — 6,026 voters
A Visit to William Blake's Inn by Nancy WillardKing of the Wind by Marguerite HenryJulie of the Wolves by Jean Craighead GeorgeThe Hero and the Crown by Robin McKinleyIsland of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell
The Most Deserving Newbery
117 books — 2,999 voters

Terrier by Tamora PierceSabriel by Garth NixWild Magic by Tamora Pierce
Books That Should Be Made Into Movies
32,219 books — 68,449 voters
And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
Best Crime & Mystery Books
7,317 books — 15,583 voters

The Outlaws of Sherwood by Robin McKinleyTime Enough for Drums by Ann Rinaldi
Teen Historical Fiction
1,402 books — 3,094 voters
Pride and Prejudice by Jane AustenJane Eyre by Charlotte BrontëWhose Body? by Dorothy L. SayersBusman's Honeymoon by Dorothy L. SayersMr. Midshipman Hornblower by C.S. Forester
Best Beginning of a Novel
148 books — 170 voters

Sabriel by Garth NixThe Blue Sword by Robin McKinleyWild Magic by Tamora Pierce
The Best Epic Fantasy (fiction)
4,198 books — 25,748 voters
Sabriel by Garth NixAlanna by Tamora PierceIsland of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'DellBeauty by Robin McKinley
Best Young Adult Books
13,111 books — 80,183 voters