Big Books of 2026

Listopia > Book Lists Voted on by Melissa (15 Lists)



Gone with the Wind by Margaret MitchellCharlotte’s Web by E.B. WhiteHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. RowlingAnne of Green Gables by L.M. MontgomeryHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling
100 Books to Read in a Lifetime: Readers' Picks
15,162 books — 17,419 voters
The Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussA Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinAssassin's Apprentice by Robin HobbMistborn by Brandon SandersonThe Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch
Best Fantasy Books
1,681 books — 1,992 voters

A Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussWizard's First Rule by Terry GoodkindMistborn by Brandon SandersonAssassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb
The Best Epic Fantasy (fiction)
4,206 books — 25,712 voters
Gone with the Wind by Margaret MitchellThe Pillars of the Earth by Ken FollettThe Red Tent by Anita DiamantMemoirs of a Geisha by Arthur GoldenThe Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean M. Auel
Best Historical Fiction Books that Are Actually Historical Fiction
2,509 books — 2,755 voters

The Bride by Julie GarwoodBecause of Miss Bridgerton by Julia Quinn
Happy, Witty and fun historical romance novels
232 books — 117 voters
The Bride by Julie GarwoodThe Prize by Julie Garwood
Best Medieval Romance Novels
615 books — 1,050 voters

The Bride by Julie GarwoodThe Prize by Julie GarwoodA Kingdom of Dreams by Judith McNaught
Best Medieval Romance Page Turner
169 books — 284 voters
The Bookshop Book by Jen CampbellWeird Things Customers Say in Bookshops by Jen CampbellMore Weird Things Customers Say in Bookshops by Jen Campbell
Books About Bookstores
641 books — 808 voters

A Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingLittle House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls WilderThe Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha ChristieFive on a Treasure Island by Enid Blyton
Best Series With At Least 7 Books
655 books — 372 voters
Inkheart by Cornelia FunkeMatilda by Roald Dahl
Best Books About Loving Books
374 books — 514 voters

Legend by Marie LuDivergent by Veronica RothThe Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Best YA Distopia Books
56 books — 14 voters
Gone with the Wind by Margaret MitchellThe Pillars of the Earth by Ken FollettShōgun by James ClavellThe Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean M. AuelWorld Without End by Ken Follett
Recommended Historical Fiction
3,643 books — 3,585 voters

Gone with the Wind by Margaret MitchellMemoirs of a Geisha by Arthur GoldenThe Pillars of the Earth by Ken FollettShōgun by James Clavell
Best Historical Fiction
7,388 books — 25,576 voters
Throne of Glass by Sarah J. MaasGraceling by Kristin CashoreAlanna by Tamora PierceA Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin
Best "Strong Female" Fantasy Novels
4,456 books — 18,210 voters

A Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinMemoirs of a Geisha by Arthur GoldenThe Pillars of the Earth by Ken FollettGone with the Wind by Margaret MitchellThe Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean M. Auel
Best Books Ever
76,044 books — 282,509 voters