Big Books of 2026

Listopia > Book Lists Voted on by Mike Anderson (22 Lists)



The Way of Kings by Brandon SandersonWords of Radiance by Brandon SandersonThe Black Prism by Brent Weeks
Best Fantasy of the 2010s
1,630 books — 1,907 voters
The Prince by Niccolò MachiavelliPolitics by AristotleThe Republic by Plato
Politics
491 books — 460 voters

The Complete Works by William ShakespeareThe Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienDeclaration of Independence, Constitution of the United State... by Founding Fathers1984 by George OrwellThe Republic by Plato
The Most Influential Books
1,479 books — 5,282 voters
The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienThe Eye of the World by Robert JordanThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussThe Hobbit, or There and Back Again by J.R.R. TolkienThe Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson
Best Fantasy Books
1,681 books — 1,992 voters

Portal Through the Pond by David K. Anderson
YA Novels with Special Needs Characters
157 books — 148 voters
Portal Through the Pond by David K. AndersonFirehurler by J.S. Morin
Favorite books read in 2013
32 books — 12 voters

Elantris by Brandon SandersonThe Stand by Stephen King
Best Stand-Alone Fantasy Book
254 books — 197 voters
Finding Your Way Without Map or Compass by Harold Gatty
Best Books to Have For WTSHTF
73 books — 38 voters

The Eye of the World by Robert JordanThe Hobbit, or There and Back Again by J.R.R. TolkienThe Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien
Outdoor Survival Fantasy
110 books — 63 voters
Unbroken by Laura HillenbrandHatchet by Gary PaulsenLord of the Flies by William GoldingAdventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark TwainThe Stand by Stephen King
Best Survival Stories
1,153 books — 1,607 voters

The Way of Kings by Brandon SandersonThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussMistborn by Brandon SandersonThe Way of Shadows by Brent WeeksThe Eye of the World by Robert Jordan
Most Interesting Magic System
2,614 books — 8,768 voters
Arena by William R. ForstchenAshes of the Sun by Hanovi BraddockWhispering Woods by Clayton EmeryShattered Chains by Clayton Emery
Best Magic: The Gathering Books
96 books — 81 voters

Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand
Best True Survival Stories
417 books — 541 voters
The Wise Man's Fear by Patrick Rothfuss
Best Books of 2011
2,669 books — 6,704 voters

The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien1984 by George OrwellPride and Prejudice by Jane AustenLord of the Flies by William Golding
1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die
1,318 books — 5,839 voters
The Stand by Stephen KingPride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Best Books Ever
76,029 books — 282,432 voters

The Way of Kings by Brandon SandersonMistborn by Brandon SandersonThe Blade Itself by Joe AbercrombieThe Gathering Storm by Robert JordanThe Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
Best Fantasy Books of the 21st Century
3,053 books — 9,894 voters
The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan
Best Fantasy World
1,646 books — 1,988 voters

Romeo and Juliet by William ShakespeareThe Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark TwainThe Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienThe Stand by Stephen King
Books That Everyone Should Read At Least Once
31,461 books — 119,781 voters
The Eye of the World by Robert JordanElantris by Brandon SandersonThe Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienWizard's First Rule by Terry GoodkindThe Hobbit, or There and Back Again by J.R.R. Tolkien
Favorites of the Fantasy Book Club
812 books — 1,732 voters

The Eye of the World by Robert JordanThe Way of Kings by Brandon SandersonThe Gunslinger by Stephen KingA Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin
The Best Epic Fantasy (fiction)
4,203 books — 25,709 voters
A Dance with Dragons by George R.R. MartinThe Gathering Storm by Robert Jordan
The "Can't Wait" Book of '09
443 books — 2,031 voters