2026 Reading Challenge

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



Fall From Grace by Christine Zolendz
A Thin Line: Love/Hate Relationships
628 books — 1,348 voters
Captured by Erica Stevens
Villain as Romantic Love Interests
736 books — 1,547 voters

It Can Happen Here by Todd "Skippy" Conroy
Books that punch life and happiness in the gut, and make the reader want to go to the nearest bridge over water and jump (but they don't, because that would be horrible)
234 books — 165 voters
Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman
2017 Librarian Recommended Books
109 books — 195 voters

Claiming the Courtesan by Anna Campbell
Historical Romance : Hero Jerk/Cad/abusive/nasty/mean /cruel to heroine
170 books — 262 voters
One Good Earl Deserves a Lover by Sarah MacLeanDuke of Midnight by Elizabeth HoytLord of Darkness by Elizabeth Hoyt
Reader's Choice: Best Historical Romance of 2013
69 books — 134 voters

Lover Reborn by J.R. Ward
Tear Jerker: Romance Novels that Jerked the Tears Right Out of Ya
345 books — 319 voters
Her Best Worst Mistake by Sarah Mayberry
Starchy Hero Gets Un-Starched
428 books — 454 voters

Scars by Sinden WestBoy Next Door by Emma ClarkWanderlust by Skye WarrenComfort Food by Kitty ThomasDegradation by Stylo Fantome
Dysfunctional relationships
66 books — 60 voters
Dark Lover by J.R. WardLover Awakened by J.R. WardLover Mine by J.R. WardLover Reborn by J.R. WardLover Unbound by J.R. Ward
Best ADULT Urban Fantasy, Fantasy and Paranormal Romance
4,344 books — 10,087 voters

Dark Places by Gillian FlynnSharp Objects by Gillian FlynnThe Girl in 6E by A.R. Torre
Female Psychological Thrillers/Suspense Written by Women
1,358 books — 3,342 voters
Perfection by R.L. MathewsonReckless by Anne StuartFirst Comes Marriage by Mary BaloghTo Seduce a Sinner by Elizabeth HoytDevil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas
Plain Jane and Hot Stud Romance Novels
411 books — 606 voters

Roman by Kimber S. DawnFifty Shades of Grey by E.L. JamesUnderestimated by Jettie WoodruffThe Unbecoming of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin
Best OMG! Did I REALLY JUST READ THAT!?
81 books — 34 voters
Terrorscape by Nenia CampbellUnderestimated by Jettie WoodruffI Know What Love Is by Whitney BiancaFlawed by Francette Phal
Romances with forced seduction or rape by the hero
335 books — 692 voters

Perfection by R.L. MathewsonHer Best Worst Mistake by Sarah Mayberry
Opposites Attract: Contemporary Romance
212 books — 200 voters
Fifty Shades Freed by E.L. JamesPerfection by R.L. MathewsonThe Unwanted Wife by Natasha Anders
Best Accidentally Pregnant in Romance Novels
1,111 books — 2,979 voters

Tears of Tess by Pepper WintersUnderestimated by Jettie WoodruffHer Master's Courtesan by Lily WhiteThe Decimation of Mae by D.H. SidebottomHer Master's Teacher by Lily White
Best Dark Books Ever
1,061 books — 1,621 voters
Debt Inheritance by Pepper WintersThe Unwanted Wife by Natasha Anders
Literary Douchebags of Epic Proportions
298 books — 123 voters

The Secret History by Donna TarttSharp Objects by Gillian FlynnDark Places by Gillian Flynn
Best Crime & Mystery Books
7,316 books — 15,562 voters
Terrorscape by Nenia CampbellFlowers in the Attic by V.C. AndrewsSharp Objects by Gillian FlynnDark Places by Gillian FlynnNearly Mended by Devon Ashley
Books that leave you disturbed
557 books — 515 voters

Finding Anna by Trish Kaye Lleone
Breaking the Silence: Talking About Violence Against Women
474 books — 347 voters
The DUFF by Kody Keplinger
YA Romance-Unlikely Couples
200 books — 610 voters

Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard
Young Adult Crime/Murder Mysteries
414 books — 640 voters
The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever by Julia Quinn
Happy, Witty and fun historical romance novels
232 books — 117 voters

The Unwanted Wife by Natasha Anders
Modern Marriage of Convenience Romances
350 books — 888 voters
The Law of Attraction by N.M. SilberWallbanger by Alice ClaytonSeduction and Snacks by Tara SivecPerfection by R.L. MathewsonPlaying for Keeps by R.L. Mathewson
Hilarious Chick-lit you shouldn't read in public
544 books — 839 voters