Big Books of 2026

Listopia > Book Lists Voted on by Jo (14 Lists)



Blood Song by Anthony RyanAssassin's Apprentice by Robin HobbThe Eye of the World by Robert Jordan
Best Coming Of Age Epic Fantasy
142 books — 143 voters
The Eye of the World by Robert JordanMistborn by Brandon SandersonThe Warded Man by Peter V. BrettAssassin's Apprentice by Robin HobbThe Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch
Best "second world" fantasy after J.R.R. Tolkien
150 books — 219 voters

Assassin's Apprentice by Robin HobbRoyal Assassin by Robin HobbAssassin's Quest by Robin HobbFool's Errand by Robin HobbThe Crown Conspiracy by Michael J. Sullivan
Medieval Fantasy Books
490 books — 905 voters
Mistborn by Brandon SandersonThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussA Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinThe Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott LynchBlood Song by Anthony Ryan
Greatest New Adult Fantasy Books/Series Since 2005
85 books — 148 voters

A Memory of Light by Robert Jordan
Fantasy Books for Adult Males
219 books — 82 voters
Assassin's Apprentice by Robin HobbThe Eye of the World by Robert JordanTheft of Swords by Michael J. Sullivan
Epic-Fantasy Must-Reads
264 books — 331 voters

Assassin's Apprentice by Robin HobbRoyal Assassin by Robin HobbAssassin's Quest by Robin HobbFool's Errand by Robin HobbBlood Song by Anthony Ryan
First Person Fantasy Sci Fi
214 books — 112 voters
The Eye of the World by Robert JordanAssassin's Apprentice by Robin HobbThe Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott LynchMistborn Trilogy Boxed Set by Brandon SandersonShip of Magic by Robin Hobb
Fantasy Books Written for Adults
1,299 books — 1,618 voters

Blood Song by Anthony RyanThe Black Prism by Brent WeeksAssassin's Apprentice by Robin HobbThe Eye of the World by Robert JordanTheft of Swords by Michael J. Sullivan
Boys, Men! time to kick Ass again
316 books — 261 voters
The Eye of the World by Robert JordanA Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinThe Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott LynchBlood Song by Anthony RyanThe Black Prism by Brent Weeks
Contemporary Fantasy for Guys
724 books — 625 voters

The Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussMistborn by Brandon SandersonThe Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott LynchThe Black Prism by Brent WeeksHis Dark Materials by Philip Pullman
New Speculative Fiction Stars
1,145 books — 2,717 voters
Blood Song by Anthony RyanThe Eye of the World by Robert JordanThe Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott LynchThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussThe Black Prism by Brent Weeks
Starting Strong
163 books — 252 voters

Heir of Novron by Michael J. SullivanTowers of Midnight by Robert JordanThe Crown Tower by Michael J. SullivanThe Republic of Thieves by Scott LynchTower Lord by Anthony Ryan
Best Fantasy of the 2010s
1,630 books — 1,907 voters
The Eye of the World by Robert JordanAssassin's Apprentice by Robin HobbThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussMistborn by Brandon SandersonThe Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch
The Best Epic Fantasy (fiction)
4,208 books — 25,720 voters