Big Books of 2026

Listopia > Book Lists Voted on by Cecile (21 Lists)



Mistborn by Brandon SandersonWarbreaker by Brandon SandersonAssassin's Apprentice by Robin HobbElantris by Brandon SandersonBreath and Bone by Carol Berg
Most Interesting Magic System
2,646 books — 8,767 voters
The temple of the past by Stefan WulFantastic Planet by Stefan WulLa Compagnie des glaces by Georges-Jean Arnaud
Best European Science Fiction Books
257 books — 208 voters

Ender’s Game by Orson Scott CardSpeaker for the Dead by Orson Scott CardThe Forever War by Joe Haldeman
Joint Hugo & Nebula Award Winners
28 books — 38 voters
The Gun Seller by Hugh Laurie
A list of largely pointless books by unknown authors
390 books — 351 voters

Ender’s Game by Orson Scott CardThe Forever War by Joe Haldeman
100+ Science Fiction Novels Everyone Should Read
246 books — 440 voters
The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch
Books That Should Be Made Into Movies
32,220 books — 68,262 voters

The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett
Best Middle Ages Books
1,221 books — 1,702 voters
The Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean M. AuelThe Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett
Best Historical Fiction
7,405 books — 25,585 voters

Ender’s Game by Orson Scott CardSpeaker for the Dead by Orson Scott CardThe Forever War by Joe Haldeman
Nebula Award Winners
57 books — 92 voters
Ender’s Game by Orson Scott CardSpeaker for the Dead by Orson Scott CardThe Forever War by Joe HaldemanRendezvous with Rama by Arthur C. Clarke
Nebula Award for Best Novel
63 books — 392 voters

The Ender Quartet Box Set by Orson Scott Card
Best Science Fiction Series
414 books — 1,091 voters
Dragon's Egg by Robert L. ForwardPlanet of Adventure by Jack VanceThe Forever War by Joe HaldemanRendezvous with Rama by Arthur C. ClarkeThe Caves of Steel by Isaac Asimov
Golden Age & New Wave SF
270 books — 207 voters

The Space Willies / Six Worlds Yonder by Eric Frank RussellWasp by Eric Frank Russell
Best Comedic Science Ficttion Books
612 books — 1,188 voters
The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott LynchWasp by Eric Frank Russell
Great SFF Picaresques
75 books — 118 voters

The Ship of Ishtar by A. Merritt
Fantasy Books Set in Two Worlds
667 books — 631 voters
The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienAssassin's Apprentice by Robin HobbDragonflight by Anne McCaffrey
Best Fantasy Series, Trilogies, and Duologies
2,076 books — 11,671 voters

Ender’s Game by Orson Scott CardPlanet of Adventure by Jack Vance
Best Intro to Science Fiction for Young Readers
1,388 books — 1,636 voters
Slan by A.E. van Vogt
Best Classic SF Novels (1930-1950)
64 books — 91 voters

The Name of the Rose by Umberto EcoPlanet of the Apes by Pierre Boulle
The MOVIE was BETTER than the BOOK
1,134 books — 10,101 voters
Le Cycle de Fondation I by Isaac AsimovLe Cycle de Fondation by Isaac Asimov
The Worst Fantasy, Sci-Fi and Horror Books
526 books — 377 voters

The Silmarillion by J.R.R. TolkienAssassin's Apprentice by Robin HobbThe Dragonriders of Pern by Anne McCaffrey
The Best Epic Fantasy (fiction)
4,208 books — 25,724 voters