Big Books of 2026

Listopia > Book Lists Voted on by Steven Heininger (6 Lists)



Dune by Frank HerbertThe Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienThe Eye of the World by Robert Jordan
Science Fiction and Fantasy Must Reads
3,945 books — 5,003 voters
The Dragon Reborn by Robert JordanThe Great Hunt by Robert Jordan
The Best Epic Fantasy (fiction)
4,206 books — 25,712 voters

The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre DumasEnder’s Game by Orson Scott CardFreckles by Gene Stratton-PorterThe Geographer's Library by Jon FasmanThe Far Pavilions by M.M. Kaye
Books That Everyone Should Read At Least Once
31,464 books — 119,806 voters
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre DumasThe Far Pavilions by M.M. KayeThe Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough
100 Books to Read in a Lifetime: Readers' Picks
15,161 books — 17,416 voters

Childhood’s End by Arthur C. ClarkeDune by Frank Herbert
Best Science Fiction
3,650 books — 6,963 voters
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre DumasThe Far Pavilions by M.M. KayeDune by Frank HerbertSouth of Broad by Pat ConroyThe Prince of Tides by Pat Conroy
Best Books Ever
76,038 books — 282,478 voters