Big Books of 2026

Listopia > Book Lists Voted on by Thomas Gizbert (10 Lists)



The Conversions by Harry Mathews
Best Dalkey Archive Titles
152 books — 86 voters
The Little Stranger by Sarah Waters
Historical Ghost Fiction
231 books — 348 voters

The Little Stranger by Sarah Waters
HAUNTING READS
115 books — 33 voters
Meanwhile by Jason ShigaDictionary of the Khazars by Milorad PavićHouse of Leaves by Mark Z. DanielewskiThe Quincunx by Charles PalliserBetrayals by Charles Palliser
Ergodic Literature
60 books — 63 voters

The Quincunx by Charles Palliser
Best Victorian Historical Fiction Set In Britain
296 books — 648 voters
The Quincunx by Charles PalliserAn Instance of the Fingerpost by Iain Pears
Big Fat Books Worth the Effort
1,874 books — 7,001 voters

The Quincunx by Charles Palliser
Best Unappreciated Books
4,356 books — 2,202 voters
The Quincunx by Charles Palliser
Oulipo,etc.
254 books — 250 voters

The Quincunx by Charles Palliser
Postmodern Genius
508 books — 584 voters
The Name of the Rose by Umberto EcoThe Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz ZafónJonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna ClarkeMr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan
Books about Books
1,383 books — 1,517 voters