2026 Reading Challenge

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



Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi AdeyemiAlanna by Tamora Pierce
Most Interesting World
8,086 books — 4,735 voters
Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas
I Don't Understand All That Fuss
981 books — 2,574 voters

The Way of Kings by Brandon SandersonThe Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienAmerican Gods by Neil GaimanGood Omens by Terry PratchettThe Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood
Science Fiction and Fantasy Must Reads
3,947 books — 5,018 voters
Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson
Books With Heroes/Heroines Who Are Assassins
1,243 books — 4,622 voters

A Song of Wraiths and Ruin by Roseanne A. BrownCinderella Is Dead by Kalynn Bayron
2020 YA/MG Books With POC Leads
297 books — 724 voters
Year of the Griffin by Diana Wynne Jones
Hidden Gems: YA-Fantasy Novels
2,203 books — 2,748 voters

The Way of Kings by Brandon SandersonThe Golden Compass by Philip PullmanMistborn by Brandon SandersonSabriel by Garth NixHowl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones
Most Interesting Magic System
2,650 books — 8,769 voters
The Martian by Andy WeirSeveneves by Neal Stephenson
Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century
1,213 books — 8,958 voters

Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson LevineThe Princess Bride by William GoldmanCinder by Marissa MeyerHowl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones
The Best Fairytales and Retellings
2,797 books — 9,156 voters
The Way of Kings by Brandon SandersonThe Eye of the World by Robert JordanThe Lightning Thief by Rick RiordanThe Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott LynchSabriel by Garth Nix
Best Fantasy Series, Trilogies, and Duologies
2,084 books — 11,727 voters

Moon Called by Patricia BriggsNeverwhere by Neil GaimanAmerican Gods by Neil GaimanThe Lightning Thief by Rick RiordanGood Omens by Terry Pratchett
The Best Urban Fantasy
4,409 books — 12,559 voters
A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled HosseiniThe Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg LarssonMiddlesex by Jeffrey EugenidesThe Lightning Thief by Rick RiordanAmerican Gods by Neil Gaiman
Best Books of the 21st Century
9,828 books — 21,996 voters

Alanna by Tamora PierceSabriel by Garth NixMoon Called by Patricia BriggsThe Deed of Paksenarrion by Elizabeth MoonFirst Test by Tamora Pierce
Best "Strong Female" Fantasy Novels
4,471 books — 18,234 voters
Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi AdeyemiSix of Crows by Leigh BardugoCrooked Kingdom by Leigh BardugoLet's Talk About Love by Claire KannThe Invasion by K.A. Applegate
Diversity in Young Adult and Middle Grade
1,917 books — 1,217 voters

The Rage of Dragons by Evan WinterDeathless Divide by Justina IrelandAmerican Gods by Neil GaimanMoon Called by Patricia BriggsChildren of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi
Non-Caucasian Protagonists in Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, and Paranormal Romance
2,514 books — 2,758 voters
His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi NovikThrone of Jade by Naomi NovikBlack Powder War by Naomi NovikWild Magic by Tamora PierceEmpire of Ivory by Naomi Novik
Dragons
1,785 books — 2,541 voters

Sabriel by Garth NixWatership Down by Richard Adams
Original Stories . . . a Breath of Fresh Air
12,078 books — 12,188 voters
Alice in Wonderland by Jane CarruthThe Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. TolkienThe Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret AtwoodAmerican Gods by Neil GaimanNeverwhere by Neil Gaiman
Best Science Fiction & Fantasy Books
8,437 books — 24,676 voters

Six of Crows by Leigh BardugoThe Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha ShannonCrooked Kingdom by Leigh BardugoCarry On by Rainbow Rowell
Best Fantasy Books with Gay Main Characters
1,267 books — 2,650 voters
Quiet by Susan Cain
Best Non-Fiction (no biographies)
6,235 books — 8,065 voters

The Professor and the Madman by Simon WinchesterThe Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
You Read a Book about What?
4,040 books — 2,106 voters
Alanna by Tamora PierceThe Golden Compass by Philip PullmanWild Magic by Tamora PierceSabriel by Garth Nix
Best Kick-Ass Female Characters From YA and Children's Fantasy and Science Fiction
3,075 books — 8,682 voters

Code Name Verity by Elizabeth WeinFirst They Killed My Father by Loung UngWaiting for Snow in Havana by Carlos Eire
YA human rights
67 books — 18 voters
The Deed of Paksenarrion by Elizabeth MoonAlanna by Tamora PierceThe Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott LynchGood Omens by Terry PratchettJ.R.R. Tolkien 4-Book Boxed Set by J.R.R. Tolkien
The Best Epic Fantasy (fiction)
4,207 books — 25,759 voters

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Best Book Boyfriends
10,738 books — 28,942 voters
Alanna by Tamora PierceWatership Down by Richard AdamsSabriel by Garth NixThe Graveyard Book by Neil GaimanHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling
Best Young Adult Books
13,113 books — 80,185 voters