Big Books of 2026

Listopia > Book Lists Voted on by Ellen (28 Lists)



Snowed In by Catherine WalshA Holly Jolly Ever After by Julie Murphy
2023 Christmas / Holiday Romance Releases
141 books — 101 voters
The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu MandannaThe Ex Hex by Erin SterlingThe Pumpkin Spice Café by Laurie Gilmore
Autumn and witchy cosy reads
24 books — 14 voters

We Were Liars by E. LockhartBeach Read by Emily Henry
Summer Vibes/Cool For The Summer
73 books — 25 voters
Beach Read by Emily Henry
52 Book Club 2023: Summer Road Trip Challenge – A Book Set at The Beach
102 books — 19 voters

Kiss Her Once for Me by Alison Cochrun
Shapeshifting (D): Chair on the cover
17 books — 7 voters
The Echo of Old Books by Barbara DavisGleanings by Neal ShustermanIn the Lives of Puppets by T.J. KluneWarrior Girl Unearthed by Angeline Boulley
Demonology Professor Quest: Fits all prompts
16 books — 9 voters

The Shadow Cabinet by Juno DawsonHow High We Go in the Dark by Sequoia NagamatsuPassing Strange by Ellen KlagesThe Lighthouse Witches by C.J. CookeTress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson
Moonie Secret Scroll Quest
109 books — 10 voters
In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren
Christmas Romantic Comedy/Chick Lit
435 books — 585 voters

Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke
Best Alternate History Novels and Stories
768 books — 1,293 voters
City of Heavenly Fire by Cassandra ClareThe Bane Chronicles by Cassandra Clare
YA Novels of 2014
1,506 books — 8,775 voters

Matilda by Roald DahlThe Thirteenth Tale by Diane SetterfieldThe Historian by Elizabeth KostovaJonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke
Books about Books
1,383 books — 1,517 voters
The Thirteenth Tale by Diane SetterfieldThe Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz ZafónMatilda by Roald DahlThe Historian by Elizabeth Kostova
Stories For Book Lovers
8,339 books — 8,382 voters

The Thirteenth Tale by Diane SetterfieldThe Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer BradleyDissolution by C.J. Sansom
Best Historical Fiction Set in UK and Ireland
1,348 books — 1,584 voters
The Golden Compass by Philip PullmanGood Omens by Terry PratchettThe Subtle Knife by Philip PullmanThe Amber Spyglass by Philip PullmanAmerican Gods by Neil Gaiman
The Most Popular Fantasy on Goodreads
672 books — 1,287 voters

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. RowlingHarry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. RowlingHarry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. RowlingAmerican Gods by Neil GaimanJonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke
Best Fantasy Books of the 21st Century
3,053 books — 9,893 voters
City of Bones by Cassandra ClareThe Book Thief by Markus ZusakThe Golden Compass by Philip PullmanThe Fault in Our Stars by John GreenClockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare
Best Young Adult Books
13,124 books — 80,175 voters

The Historian by Elizabeth KostovaThe Thirteenth Tale by Diane SetterfieldThe Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz ZafónThe Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton
Modern Gothic
711 books — 1,357 voters
The Forgotten Garden by Kate MortonThe House at Riverton by Kate MortonThe Distant Hours by Kate MortonThe Island by Victoria HislopHotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford
Dual Time Romances
261 books — 678 voters

The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz ZafónThe Thirteenth Tale by Diane SetterfieldThe Bookman’s Tale by Charlie Lovett
Books About Bookstores
641 books — 807 voters
The Amulet of Samarkand by Jonathan StroudHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling
Best Fantasy Series, Trilogies, and Duologies
2,072 books — 11,672 voters

The Ruby in the Smoke by Philip PullmanClockwork Angel by Cassandra ClareClockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare
Best Victorian Historical Fiction Set In Britain
296 books — 648 voters
City of Bones by Cassandra ClareHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. RowlingCity of Ashes by Cassandra ClareCity of Glass by Cassandra ClareHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling
YA Books Far Better than Twilight
3,257 books — 4,880 voters

Dissolution by C.J. SansomSovereign by C.J. SansomThe Hanover Square Affair by Ashley Gardner
Favorite Historical Mystery Series
945 books — 1,197 voters
The Secret Keeper by Kate Morton
Historical Fiction 2012 Releases - Which books are you looking forward to the most?
138 books — 1,092 voters

American Gods by Neil GaimanGrave Witch by Kalayna PriceNight Watch by Sergei LukyanenkoAnansi Boys by Neil GaimanThe Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
The Best Urban Fantasy
4,404 books — 12,551 voters
The Thirteenth Tale by Diane SetterfieldThe Historian by Elizabeth KostovaSarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay
Best Historical Fiction of the 21st Century
1,419 books — 2,343 voters

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
Teen Historical Fiction
1,389 books — 3,088 voters
The Historian by Elizabeth KostovaThe Book Thief by Markus ZusakSarah's Key by Tatiana de RosnayThe Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
Best Historical Fiction
7,396 books — 25,578 voters