2026 Reading Challenge

Listopia > Book Lists Voted on by Paul (29 Lists)



A Suitable Boy by Vikram SethShōgun by James ClavellThe Journeyer by Gary JenningsThe Pillars of the Earth by Ken FollettThe Far Pavilions by M.M. Kaye
Thickest Books Ever
889 books — 2,490 voters
Cut & Run by Madeleine UrbanSticks & Stones by Abigail RouxFaith & Fidelity by Tere MichaelsDash and Dingo by Catt FordDivide & Conquer by Abigail Roux
Favorite Gay Couples
3,715 books — 4,160 voters

Cut & Run by Madeleine UrbanFish & Chips by Abigail RouxSticks & Stones by Abigail Roux
Best Gay Mystery
978 books — 790 voters
The Pillars of the Earth by Ken FollettShōgun by James Clavell
Best Historical Fiction
7,410 books — 25,591 voters

As Meat Loves Salt by Maria McCannAt Swim, Two Boys by Jamie O'NeillThe Persian Boy by Mary Renault
Best Gay Historical Fiction
365 books — 572 voters
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'EngleThe Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan RawlingsFrom the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. KonigsburgThe Outsiders by S.E. HintonWhere the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls
Favorite books from my childhood
4,421 books — 7,429 voters

At Swim, Two Boys by Jamie O'NeillAs Meat Loves Salt by Maria McCannIt's All Relative by J.M. SnyderCut & Run by Madeleine UrbanDash and Dingo by Catt Ford
M/M Romance In Books With More Than 300 Pages Or 80,000 Words
734 books — 805 voters
As Meat Loves Salt by Maria McCann
Top 100 Gay Novels of the XXI century
979 books — 634 voters

At Swim, Two Boys by Jamie O'NeillAs Meat Loves Salt by Maria McCannCall Me By Your Name by André AcimanBrokeback Mountain by Annie Proulx
Best Gay Fiction
2,663 books — 3,867 voters
It's All Relative by J.M. SnyderFaith & Fidelity by Tere MichaelsCut & Run by Madeleine Urban
Best Gay Tear Jerker with a Happy Ending
628 books — 868 voters

Faith & Fidelity by Tere Michaels
Best Gay Friends Become Lovers
773 books — 1,171 voters
Fish & Chips by Abigail RouxDuty & Devotion by Tere MichaelsIt's All Relative by J.M. SnyderRegularly Scheduled Life by K.A. Mitchell
Best Gay "Established Relationships" Romance
617 books — 281 voters

The Pillars of the Earth by Ken FollettShōgun by James ClavellAztec by Gary Jennings
My Most Favorite
106 books — 27 voters
Faith & Fidelity by Tere MichaelsCut & Run by Madeleine UrbanSticks & Stones by Abigail Roux
Best Gay Cops/ Security Guards/P.I.'s
969 books — 1,257 voters

Angels & Demons by Dan Brown
Best Crime & Mystery Books
7,314 books — 15,565 voters
Dash and Dingo by Catt FordAs Meat Loves Salt by Maria McCannThe Persian Boy by Mary RenaultBrokeback Mountain by Annie Proulx
Best Gay Historical Romance
915 books — 1,530 voters

A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'EngleFrom the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg
The Most Deserving Newbery
116 books — 3,000 voters
Shōgun by James ClavellA Suitable Boy by Vikram SethThe Journeyer by Gary JenningsThe Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean M. AuelAztec by Gary Jennings
Long Good Books for Voracious Readers
255 books — 124 voters

Faith & Fidelity by Tere Michaels
Sexiest Gay Romance Book Covers
632 books — 624 voters
The Far Pavilions by M.M. Kaye
My Favourite Historical Romance
1,971 books — 2,157 voters

Shōgun by James ClavellThe Journeyer by Gary JenningsA Suitable Boy by Vikram Seth
Over a 1000 Pages
231 books — 234 voters
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'EngleThe Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
What Book Got You Hooked?
3,847 books — 10,519 voters

Shōgun by James ClavellThe Pillars of the Earth by Ken FollettHawaii by James A. MichenerAztec by Gary JenningsA Suitable Boy by Vikram Seth
The 800+ page Gorillaz
459 books — 518 voters
Faith & Fidelity by Tere Michaels
Best Gay For You Romance
913 books — 1,967 voters

Faith & Fidelity by Tere Michaels
Best Gay "Virginal" Characters
957 books — 968 voters
The Pillars of the Earth by Ken FollettShōgun by James ClavellA Suitable Boy by Vikram SethHawaii by James A. MichenerThe Far Pavilions by M.M. Kaye
Big Fat Books Worth the Effort
1,874 books — 6,995 voters

Faith & Fidelity by Tere MichaelsAs Meat Loves Salt by Maria McCannCall Me By Your Name by André AcimanAt Swim, Two Boys by Jamie O'NeillDash and Dingo by Catt Ford
The Best of Gay Romance
3,572 books — 3,364 voters