Big Books of Summer

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
1,686 books — 2,051 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
530 books — 2,307 voters

The Rolling Stones by Robert A. HeinleinThe Final Encyclopedia by Gordon R. Dickson
Most Under-rated Science Fiction
2,141 books — 2,306 voters
Dreadnought by Cherie PriestBoneshaker by Cherie PriestLeviathan by Scott Westerfeld
Best Steampunk Books
1,288 books — 4,123 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
17,452 books — 17,643 voters
Divergent by Veronica RothParanormalcy by Kiersten White
Only the Best Paranormal, Dystopian, and Sci-Fi Books
227 books — 123 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
2,696 books — 8,877 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)
4,605 books — 26,728 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
405 books — 461 voters

Leviathan by Scott WesterfeldEmpire State by Adam ChristopherSky Captain and the World of Tomorrow by Kevin J. Anderson
Dieselpunk
119 books — 112 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
1,022 books — 1,420 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 — 291 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
4,761 books — 19,093 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
2,520 books — 15,072 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
509 books — 935 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
624 books — 1,198 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
773 books — 402 voters

The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey NiffeneggerHarry Potter Series Box Set by J.K. Rowling
Best Books of the Decade: 2000s
7,216 books — 28,372 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
3,516 books — 5,218 voters

Gone with the Wind by Margaret MitchellThe Princess Bride by William Goldman
What To Read Next
20,906 books — 24,917 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
5,368 books — 6,965 voters

Doomsday Book by Connie Willis
Best Books of the 20th Century
7,893 books — 49,820 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
4,419 books — 8,079 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
2,183 books — 12,251 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