Big Books of 2026

Listopia > Book Lists Voted on by Tyler Hunt (34 Lists)



A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson
Best Non-Fiction (no biographies)
6,229 books — 8,067 voters
The Winds of Winter by George R.R. MartinA Dream of Spring by George R.R. MartinThe Doors of Stone by Patrick Rothfuss
Hurry Up and Release It!!!
252 books — 3,790 voters

Oathbringer by Brandon SandersonIron Gold by Pierce BrownThe Winds of Winter by George R.R. MartinThe Doors of Stone by Patrick Rothfuss
Most Anticipated Books of 2017
958 books — 2,735 voters
When Breath Becomes Air by Paul KalanithiThe Gene by Siddhartha Mukherjee
New York Times 100 Notable Books of 2016 (fiction and nonfiction)
100 books — 155 voters

When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi
Kirkus Best Non-Fiction of 2016
99 books — 21 voters
The Emperor of All Maladies by Siddhartha MukherjeeThe Drunkard's Walk by Leonard Mlodinow
Best Science Books - Non-Fiction Only
1,839 books — 3,600 voters

The Nightingale by Kristin HannahWords of Radiance by Brandon Sanderson
Best Books of the Decade: 2010s
7,646 books — 14,154 voters
The Blood Mirror by Brent WeeksCalamity by Brandon Sanderson
Best Books of 2016
1,831 books — 2,783 voters

Red Rising by Pierce Brown
Science Fiction - 2010-2019
548 books — 781 voters
The Nightingale by Kristin HannahMan's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. FranklThe Giver by Lois Lowry
Books that Changed the Way You View Life
10,484 books — 5,723 voters

Words of Radiance by Brandon SandersonThe Way of Kings by Brandon SandersonThe Wise Man's Fear by Patrick RothfussThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussA Storm of Swords by George R.R. Martin
Highest Rated Books You Have Read
10 books — 1 voter
The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson
Books With a Goodreads Average Rating of 4.3 and Above
3,128 books — 477 voters

Words of Radiance by Brandon SandersonThe Way of Kings by Brandon SandersonThe Wise Man's Fear by Patrick RothfussThe Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
Books With a Goodreads Average Rating of 4.5 and above and With At Least 100 Ratings
1,945 books — 2,686 voters
Ender’s Game by Orson Scott CardHarry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. RowlingA Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin
Best Books Ever
76,019 books — 282,240 voters

Morning Star by Pierce Brown
YA Novels of 2016
1,140 books — 8,698 voters
The Origin of Species by Charles Darwin
The Most Influential Books
1,479 books — 5,281 voters

Calamity by Brandon SandersonThe Blood Mirror by Brent Weeks
Can't Wait Science Fiction/Fantasy of 2016
432 books — 1,812 voters
Nemesis Games by James S.A. Corey
Most Anticipated: Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Novels of 2015
449 books — 1,510 voters

The Way of Kings by Brandon SandersonThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussMistborn by Brandon SandersonThe Hero of Ages by Brandon SandersonThe Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson
Most Interesting Magic System
2,613 books — 8,766 voters
A Dance with Dragons by George R.R. MartinA Storm of Swords by George R.R. MartinA Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinA Clash of Kings by George R.R. Martin
Best George R.R. Martin books
21 books — 16 voters

The Onion Girl by Charles de LintThe Blue Girl by Charles de LintLittle (Grrl) Lost by Charles de LintSomeplace to Be Flying by Charles de LintDreams Underfoot by Charles de Lint
The Best Urban Fantasy
4,403 books — 12,550 voters
Words of Radiance by Brandon SandersonCibola Burn by James S.A. Corey
2014 Speculative Fiction
65 books — 166 voters

Words of Radiance by Brandon SandersonThe Broken Eye by Brent WeeksTower Lord by Anthony RyanCibola Burn by James S.A. Corey
Can't Wait Science Fiction/Fantasy of 2014
506 books — 2,278 voters
The Wise Man's Fear by Patrick RothfussA Dance with Dragons by George R.R. MartinThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussThe Night Angel Trilogy by Brent WeeksThe Hero of Ages by Brandon Sanderson
2011 DGLA Fantasy Book Nominees
103 books — 433 voters

The Emperor's Soul by Brandon SandersonThe Sworn Sword by George R.R. MartinThe Hedge Knight by George R.R. MartinThe Mystery Knight by George R.R. MartinPerfect Shadow by Brent Weeks
Best Fantasy Novellas
12 books — 14 voters
Anthem by Ayn Rand
World's Greatest Novellas
713 books — 1,442 voters

The Way of Kings by Brandon SandersonBlood Song by Anthony RyanThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussThe Black Prism by Brent WeeksMistborn by Brandon Sanderson
The Best Epic Fantasy (fiction)
4,197 books — 25,705 voters
The Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussA Storm of Swords by George R.R. MartinThe Wise Man's Fear by Patrick RothfussBeyond the Shadows by Brent WeeksA Clash of Kings by George R.R. Martin
Best Science Fiction & Fantasy Books
8,344 books — 24,624 voters


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