Big Books of 2026

Listopia > Book Lists Voted on by Lloyd Salter (14 Lists)



The Last Kingdom by Bernard Cornwell
Best Historical Fiction
7,388 books — 25,575 voters
The Last Kingdom by Bernard CornwellThe Pale Horseman by Bernard CornwellLords of the North by Bernard CornwellSword Song by Bernard CornwellThe Whale Road by Robert Low
Viking Historical Fiction
198 books — 283 voters

Ivanhoe by Walter ScottThe Last Kingdom by Bernard CornwellThe Whale Road by Robert Low
Best Middle Ages Books
1,219 books — 1,699 voters
Eragon by Christopher PaoliniThe Cat in the Hat by Dr. SeussThe Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre DumasThe Hobbit, or There and Back Again by J.R.R. Tolkien
The Book Was Better Than the Movie
1,561 books — 18,691 voters

Tuck Everlasting by Natalie BabbittRobinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe
Books That Everyone Should Read At Least Once
31,464 books — 119,803 voters
The Guns of the South by Harry Turtledove1632 by Eric FlintThe Yiddish Policemen's Union by Michael ChabonHis Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik
Best Alternate History Novels and Stories
768 books — 1,293 voters

The Hobbit, or There and Back Again by J.R.R. TolkienThe Outsiders by S.E. Hinton
The Five Books I Would Require If I Taught an English Literature Class
625 books — 2,754 voters
Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain
Food-Related Non-Fiction
1,226 books — 1,635 voters

Neverwhere by Neil GaimanStorm Front by Jim ButcherAmerican Gods by Neil Gaiman
The Best Urban Fantasy
4,404 books — 12,551 voters
In the Electric Mist With Confederate Dead by James Lee BurkeInterview with the Vampire by Anne Rice
Books Set in Louisiana
447 books — 120 voters

Good Night, Mr. Tom by Michelle MagorianThe Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre DumasCheaper by the Dozen by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr.The Outsiders by S.E. HintonWatership Down by Richard Adams
Best School Assigned Books
766 books — 2,063 voters
J.R.R. Tolkien 4-Book Boxed Set by J.R.R. TolkienThe Eye of the World by Robert JordanEragon by Christopher PaoliniThe Belgariad Boxed Set by David EddingsMagician by Raymond E. Feist
The Best Epic Fantasy (fiction)
4,206 books — 25,712 voters

Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb
Books With Heroes/Heroines Who Are Assassins
1,237 books — 4,621 voters
Commodore Hornblower by C.S. ForesterShip of the Line by C.S. ForesterWith All Despatch by Alexander KentRamage by Dudley PopeFor My Country's Freedom by Alexander Kent
Historical Naval Fiction
164 books — 130 voters