Big Books of 2026

Listopia > Book Lists Voted on by Chris (11 Lists)



Lord of Light by Roger ZelaznyJack of Shadows by Roger ZelaznyCreatures of Light and Darkness by Roger Zelazny
The Perfect blend of Fantasy and Science Fiction
51 books — 49 voters
Forging Hephaestus by Drew HayesBorn by Andrew SeipleWearing the Cape by Marion G. HarmonPlease Don't Tell My Parents I'm a Supervillain by Richard RobertsSuper Powereds by Drew Hayes
Super Hero Books [Not Graphic Novels]
700 books — 1,034 voters

Downbelow Station by C.J. CherryhSpace Viking by H. Beam PiperDune by Frank HerbertGateway by Frederik Pohl
Excellent Space Opera
1,013 books — 3,617 voters
Treasure Island by Robert Louis StevensonOn Stranger Tides by Tim PowersThe Secret Of The Unicorn by Hergé
Pirates!
654 books — 782 voters

Retribution Falls by Chris WoodingThe Horns of Ruin by Tim AkersThe Black Lung Captain by Chris WoodingThe Aeronaut's Windlass by Jim Butcher
Best Steampunk Books
1,243 books — 4,094 voters
The Wee Free Men by Terry PratchettWar for the Oaks by Emma BullTerrier by Tamora PierceThe Deed of Paksenarrion by Elizabeth MoonThree Parts Dead by Max Gladstone
Best "Strong Female" Fantasy Novels
4,452 books — 18,206 voters

The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienLord of Light by Roger ZelaznyWatchmen by Alan MooreThe Hobbit, or There and Back Again by J.R.R. TolkienThe Windup Girl by Paolo Bacigalupi
Best Science Fiction & Fantasy Books
8,346 books — 24,648 voters
Finder by Emma Bull
Urban Fantasy With Male Lead Characters
1,023 books — 1,415 voters

War for the Oaks by Emma BullCold Days by Jim ButcherThe Mystery of Grace by Charles de LintWaifs and Strays by Charles de LintSide Jobs by Jim Butcher
The Best Urban Fantasy
4,403 books — 12,550 voters