Big Books of 2026

Listopia > Book Lists Voted on by Zach Chan (6 Lists)



Rhythm of War by Brandon SandersonFourth Wing by Rebecca YarrosThe House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. KluneThe Will of the Many by James IslingtonThe Burning God by R.F. Kuang
Best Fantasy of the 2020s
453 books — 484 voters
Yumi and the Nightmare Painter by Brandon Sanderson
Can't Wait Sci-Fi/Fantasy of 2023
468 books — 1,084 voters

The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune
Best Gay Fiction
2,649 books — 3,866 voters
Rhythm of War by Brandon SandersonOathbringer by Brandon SandersonWords of Radiance by Brandon SandersonThe Way of Kings by Brandon SandersonOf Darkness and Light by Ryan Cahill
Books With a Goodreads Average Rating of 4.5 and above and With At Least 100 Ratings
1,945 books — 2,688 voters

The Way of Kings by Brandon SandersonMistborn by Brandon SandersonThe Eye of the World by Robert JordanThe Blade Itself by Joe AbercrombieGardens of the Moon by Steven Erikson
The Best Epic Fantasy (fiction)
4,202 books — 25,709 voters
The Way of Kings by Brandon SandersonWords of Radiance by Brandon SandersonThe Alloy of Law by Brandon SandersonA Memory of Light by Robert JordanThe Black Prism by Brent Weeks
Best Fantasy of the 2010s
1,630 books — 1,907 voters