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



Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi AdeyemiAlanna by Tamora Pierce
Most Interesting World
8,136 books — 4,855 voters
Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas
I Don't Understand All That Fuss
1,000 books — 2,592 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
4,065 books — 5,332 voters
Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson
Books With Heroes/Heroines Who Are Assassins
1,278 books — 4,656 voters

A Song of Wraiths and Ruin by Roseanne A. BrownCinderella Is Dead by Kalynn Bayron
2020 YA/MG Books With POC Leads
301 books — 726 voters
Year of the Griffin by Diana Wynne Jones
Hidden Gems: YA-Fantasy Novels
2,223 books — 2,845 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
2,658 books — 8,788 voters
The Martian by Andy WeirSeveneves by Neal Stephenson
Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century
1,309 books — 9,246 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
2,815 books — 9,158 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
2,132 books — 12,116 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
4,384 books — 12,626 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
9,855 books — 22,243 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
4,594 books — 18,692 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
1,918 books — 1,218 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
2,567 books — 2,777 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
1,799 books — 2,554 voters

Sabriel by Garth NixWatership Down by Richard Adams
Original Stories . . . a Breath of Fresh Air
12,182 books — 12,355 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
8,602 books — 25,099 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
1,278 books — 2,671 voters
Quiet by Susan Cain
Best Non-Fiction (no biographies)
6,263 books — 8,067 voters

The Professor and the Madman by Simon WinchesterThe Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
You Read a Book about What?
4,094 books — 2,276 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
3,160 books — 8,738 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)
4,372 books — 26,301 voters

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Best Book Boyfriends
10,859 books — 29,110 voters
Alanna by Tamora PierceWatership Down by Richard AdamsSabriel by Garth NixThe Graveyard Book by Neil GaimanHarry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. Rowling
Best Young Adult Books
13,192 books — 80,288 voters