Big Books of 2026

Listopia > Book Lists Voted on by Kathy (26 Lists)



The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingMistborn by Brandon SandersonThe Eye of the World by Robert JordanThe Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson
Best Fantasy World
1,646 books — 1,988 voters
Words of Radiance by Brandon SandersonThe Emperor's Blades by Brian StaveleyThe Blood of Olympus by Rick Riordan
Can't Wait Science Fiction/Fantasy of 2014
508 books — 2,293 voters

The Rolling Stones by Robert A. HeinleinThe Final Encyclopedia by Gordon R. Dickson
Most Under-rated Science Fiction
2,080 books — 2,169 voters
Dreadnought by Cherie PriestBoneshaker by Cherie PriestLeviathan by Scott Westerfeld
Best Steampunk Books
1,246 books — 4,097 voters

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. RowlingHarry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J.K. RowlingThe Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey NiffeneggerThe Princess Bride by William GoldmanThe Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
Couldn't Put The Book Down
16,806 books — 16,602 voters
Divergent by Veronica RothParanormalcy by Kiersten White
Only the Best Paranormal, Dystopian, and Sci-Fi Books
228 books — 127 voters

Mistborn by Brandon SandersonThe Eye of the World by Robert JordanThe Way of Kings by Brandon SandersonWarbreaker by Brandon SandersonAmerican Gods by Neil Gaiman
Most Interesting Magic System
2,645 books — 8,768 voters
The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. LewisJ.R.R. Tolkien 4-Book Boxed Set by J.R.R. TolkienThe Eye of the World by Robert JordanThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussMistborn by Brandon Sanderson
The Best Epic Fantasy (fiction)
4,208 books — 25,723 voters

A Reckless Witch by Debora GearyA Hidden Witch by Debora GearyA Nomadic Witch by Debora GearyA Modern Witch by Debora GearyA Celtic Witch by Debora Geary
Family/ Community Paranormal Books
104 books — 30 voters
Soulless by Gail CarrigerThe Strangely Beautiful Tale of Miss Percy Parker by Leanna Renee Hieber
Historical Paranormal Romance
400 books — 458 voters

Leviathan by Scott WesterfeldEmpire State by Adam ChristopherSky Captain and the World of Tomorrow by Kevin J. Anderson
Dieselpunk
115 books — 98 voters
Storm Front by Jim ButcherHounded by Kevin HearneAmerican Gods by Neil GaimanHammered by Kevin HearneHexed by Kevin Hearne
Urban Fantasy With Male Lead Characters
1,023 books — 1,414 voters

Storm Front by Jim ButcherSomething from the Nightside by Simon R. GreenHexed by Kevin HearneMonster Hunter International by Larry CorreiaHard Magic by Larry Correia
Urban Fantasy non romance/action
329 books — 292 voters
Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne JonesThe Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer BradleyDealing with Dragons by Patricia C. WredeMistborn by Brandon Sanderson
Best "Strong Female" Fantasy Novels
4,457 books — 18,211 voters

The Serpent's Shadow by Rick RiordanMidnight in Austenland by Shannon HaleThe Enchantress by Michael ScottPartials by Dan Wells
Can't Wait Books of 2012
2,516 books — 15,087 voters
The Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussThe Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. TolkienThe Hobbit, or There and Back Again by J.R.R. TolkienThe Once and Future King by T.H. White
Medieval Fantasy Books
490 books — 905 voters

Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency by Douglas AdamsThe Eyre Affair by Jasper FfordeTo Say Nothing of the Dog by Connie WillisA Midsummer Tempest by Poul Anderson
Best Comedic Science Ficttion Books
612 books — 1,189 voters
The Horn of Moran by M.L. FormanSecret Sisters by Tristi PinkstonServant of a Dark God by John D. BrownAlcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians by Brandon SandersonFanny's Dream by Caralyn Buehner
Books by Utah Authors
772 books — 403 voters

The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey NiffeneggerHarry Potter Series Box Set by J.K. Rowling
Best Books of the Decade: 2000s
7,189 books — 28,378 voters
Life, the Universe and Everything by Douglas AdamsA Hat Full of Sky by Terry PratchettCarpe Jugulum by Terry PratchettThree Men in a Boat by Jerome K. JeromeFeet of Clay by Terry Pratchett
Books that Make you Laugh
3,505 books — 5,018 voters

Gone with the Wind by Margaret MitchellThe Princess Bride by William Goldman
What To Read Next
20,276 books — 24,143 voters
Giggle, Giggle, Quack by Doreen CroninScience Verse by Jon ScieszkaThis Is the House That Jack Built by Simms TabackHarvey Potter's Balloon Farm by Jerdine NolenPrincess Academy by Shannon Hale
Best Children's Books
5,309 books — 6,704 voters

Doomsday Book by Connie Willis
Best Books of the 20th Century
7,807 books — 49,788 voters
Good Omens by Terry PratchettThe Princess Bride by William GoldmanThree Men in a Boat by Jerome K. JeromeThe Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas AdamsWyrd Sisters by Terry Pratchett
Best Humorous Books
4,328 books — 7,880 voters

The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienMistborn by Brandon SandersonThe Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. LewisThe Color of Magic by Terry PratchettThe Eye of the World by Robert Jordan
Best Fantasy Series, Trilogies, and Duologies
2,072 books — 11,670 voters
Red Mars by Kim Stanley RobinsonEnder’s Game by Orson Scott CardStarship Troopers by Robert A. HeinleinThe Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas AdamsThe Foundation Trilogy by Isaac Asimov
Phobos Entertainment's "100 Science Fiction Books You Just Have to Read"
100 books — 261 voters