Big Books of 2026

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



Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon SandersonRhythm of War by Brandon Sanderson
Best Fantasy of the 2020s
453 books — 484 voters
Oathbringer by Brandon Sanderson
The "Can't Wait" Books of 2017
1,311 books — 3,824 voters

The Legion of Flame by Anthony Ryan
Can't Wait Science Fiction/Fantasy of 2017
333 books — 1,382 voters
Graceling by Kristin CashoreThe Goose Girl by Shannon HaleSabriel by Garth NixThrone of Glass by Sarah J. MaasMistborn by Brandon Sanderson
Magic, Adventure, Romance
2,346 books — 5,136 voters

Sabriel by Garth Nix
Fantasy Books That Should Be Movies
919 books — 1,002 voters
Sabriel by Garth NixThe Raven Boys by Maggie StiefvaterThe Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan
Original Stories . . . a Breath of Fresh Air
12,069 books — 12,175 voters

Graceling by Kristin CashoreFuries of Calderon by Jim ButcherWords of Radiance by Brandon SandersonThe Way of Kings by Brandon SandersonMistborn by Brandon Sanderson
The Best Epic Fantasy (fiction)
4,206 books — 25,712 voters
Mistborn by Brandon SandersonAlanna by Tamora PierceThe Woman Who Rides Like a Man by Tamora PierceGraceling by Kristin CashoreVampire Academy by Richelle Mead
Best Heroine in a Fantasy Book
1,480 books — 1,783 voters

Alanna by Tamora PierceGraceling by Kristin CashoreMagic Bites by Ilona Andrews
Best Fantasy Books with Strong Women Characters
518 books — 416 voters
Warbreaker by Brandon SandersonLioness Rampant by Tamora PierceSummers at Castle Auburn by Sharon ShinnMagic Rises by Ilona Andrews
Best "Strong Female" Fantasy Novels
4,456 books — 18,210 voters

The Peach Keeper by Sarah Addison Allen
Have You Read This Chick-lit?
968 books — 1,074 voters
On Basilisk Station by David WeberField of Dishonor by David WeberIn Fury Born (1) by David WeberThe Short Victorious War by David Weber
Favorite David Weber Book
39 books — 40 voters

Twenties Girl by Sophie KinsellaThe Boy Next Door by Meg CabotCan You Keep a Secret? by Sophie KinsellaWallbanger by Alice ClaytonWelcome to Temptation by Jennifer Crusie
Humorous Romance Books
3,150 books — 6,698 voters
Sabriel by Garth Nix
Girls Who Kick Ass
1,313 books — 839 voters

The Forever Song by Julie KagawaMagic Breaks by Ilona AndrewsSilver Shadows by Richelle MeadRuin and Rising by Leigh BardugoBlue Lily, Lily Blue by Maggie Stiefvater
Can't Wait Books of 2014
2,472 books — 15,152 voters
Grimspace by Ann Aguirre
Excellent Space Opera
1,014 books — 3,626 voters

Mistborn by Brandon SandersonWarbreaker by Brandon SandersonThe Son of Neptune by Rick RiordanMagic Bleeds by Ilona AndrewsLirael by Garth Nix
Best Fantasy Books of the 21st Century
3,053 books — 9,894 voters
Grimspace by Ann AguirreThe Host by Stephenie Meyer
Best Science Fiction With a Female Protagonist
1,390 books — 2,822 voters

Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan
Series Reading List
1,430 books — 2,976 voters
Furies of Calderon by Jim ButcherHarry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. RowlingMistborn by Brandon SandersonHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingSabriel by Garth Nix
Most Interesting Magic System
2,645 books — 8,768 voters

The Nightmare Affair by Mindee Arnett
New Series (2013)
1,028 books — 2,289 voters
The Moon Dwellers by David EstesDivergent by Veronica RothInsurgent by Veronica RothThe Star Dwellers by David EstesThe Sun Dwellers by David Estes
Great Dystopian Reads
255 books — 636 voters

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. RowlingHarry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J.K. RowlingHarry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. RowlingCity of Bones by Cassandra ClareHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling
Couldn't Put The Book Down
16,765 books — 16,555 voters
The House of Hades by Rick RiordanThe Indigo Spell by Richelle MeadScarlet by Marissa MeyerMagic Rises by Ilona AndrewsThe Rising by Kelley Armstrong
Can't Wait Books of 2013
2,492 books — 11,693 voters

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. RowlingAvalon High by Meg CabotAngelfall by Susan Ee
Best Kick-Ass Female Characters From YA and Children's Fantasy and Science Fiction
3,073 books — 8,673 voters
City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
Best Books Ever
76,043 books — 282,496 voters