Big Books of 2026

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Rhythm of War by Brandon SandersonNetwork Effect by Martha WellsThe City We Became by N.K. JemisinThe Girl and the Stars by Mark LawrencePiranesi by Susanna Clarke
Can't Wait Sci-Fi/Fantasy of 2020
516 books — 1,305 voters
The Stone Sky by N.K. Jemisin
The "Can't Wait" Books of 2017
1,311 books — 3,824 voters

The Fifth Season by N.K. JemisinChildren of Time by Adrian TchaikovskyThe Voyage of the Basilisk by Marie BrennanThe Library at Mount Char by Scott Hawkins
Hugo 2016 Eligible Works
476 books — 1,085 voters
Wool by Hugh Howey
Best Sci-Fi AND/OR Dystopian Books of 2011
71 books — 197 voters

Words of Radiance by Brandon SandersonThe Girl with All the Gifts by M.R. CareyLock In by John ScalziThe Martian by Andy Weir
2014 Speculative Fiction
65 books — 166 voters
Record of a Spaceborn Few by Becky ChambersHead On by John ScalziSpinning Silver by Naomi NovikCirce by Madeline MillerArtificial Condition by Martha Wells
Can't Wait Sci-Fi/Fantasy of 2018
511 books — 1,549 voters

The Martian by Andy Weir
Best Hard Science Fiction of the 21st Century
193 books — 1,504 voters
City of Miracles by Robert Jackson BennettOathbringer by Brandon SandersonProvenance by Ann LeckieVengeful by V.E. SchwabWithin the Sanctuary of Wings by Marie Brennan
Best Picks: Adult Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Novels of 2017
229 books — 681 voters

Watchmen by Alan MooreVicious by V.E. Schwab
Superhero Fiction
841 books — 1,226 voters
The Winds of Winter by George R.R. MartinThe Doors of Stone by Patrick RothfussA Dream of Spring by George R.R. Martin
Hurry Up and Release It!!!
252 books — 3,789 voters

City of Stairs by Robert Jackson BennettWords of Radiance by Brandon SandersonThe Martian by Andy WeirAncillary Sword by Ann LeckieLock In by John Scalzi
Hugo 2015 Eligible Works
102 books — 239 voters
Flowers for Algernon by Daniel KeyesJane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
What To Read Next
20,255 books — 24,140 voters

The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers
2016 Sci-Fi Award Nominees
71 books — 61 voters
City of Stairs by Robert Jackson Bennett
2015 Sci-Fi Award Nominees
59 books — 97 voters

Fullmetal Alchemist, Vol. 1 by Hiromu ArakawaFruits Basket, Vol. 1 by Natsuki TakayaNausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, Vol. 1 by Hayao MiyazakiMars, Vol. 1 by Fuyumi SoryoAkira, Vol. 1 by Katsuhiro Otomo
Best Manga Book Ever
1,254 books — 3,944 voters
The Martian by Andy WeirAncillary Justice by Ann LeckieAncillary Mercy by Ann LeckieAncillary Sword by Ann LeckieThe Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers
Science Fiction - 2010-2019
548 books — 780 voters

City of Miracles by Robert Jackson BennettWithin the Sanctuary of Wings by Marie BrennanOathbringer by Brandon SandersonVengeful by V.E. SchwabLa Belle Sauvage by Philip Pullman
Can't Wait Science Fiction/Fantasy of 2017
333 books — 1,382 voters
Grass by Sheri S. Tepper
Adult Science Fiction Books by Women Authors
421 books — 163 voters

Vicious by V.E. SchwabWarbreaker by Brandon SandersonThe Emperor's Soul by Brandon SandersonUprooted by Naomi Novik
Best Stand-Alone Fantasy Book
255 books — 197 voters
Ancillary Justice by Ann Leckie
Arthur C Clarke Award Winners and Finalists
238 books — 29 voters

Grass by Sheri S. Tepper
Most Under-rated Science Fiction
2,080 books — 2,168 voters
The Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussThe Wise Man's Fear by Patrick RothfussMistborn by Brandon SandersonThe Way of Kings by Brandon SandersonThe Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie
New Speculative Fiction Stars
1,145 books — 2,717 voters

Red Dragon by Thomas Harris
Best Horror Novels
1,984 books — 5,446 voters
Ender’s Game by Orson Scott CardThe Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussFahrenheit 451 by Ray BradburyThe Road by Cormac McCarthy
Science Fiction and Fantasy Must Reads
3,946 books — 5,015 voters

City of Blades by Robert Jackson BennettIn the Labyrinth of Drakes by Marie Brennan
Can't Wait Science Fiction/Fantasy of 2016
432 books — 1,812 voters
The Road by Cormac McCarthyThe Martian by Andy WeirWorld War Z by Max BrooksAncillary Justice by Ann Leckie
Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century
1,208 books — 8,953 voters

The Hobbit, or There and Back Again by J.R.R. TolkienHis Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik
Best Book With or About Dragons
891 books — 877 voters
The Road by Cormac McCarthy
Most Popular Science Fiction on Goodreads
267 books — 508 voters

Mistborn by Brandon SandersonThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussWarbreaker by Brandon SandersonHowl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne JonesFullmetal Alchemist, Vol. 1 by Hiromu Arakawa
Most Interesting Magic System
2,645 books — 8,768 voters
The Voyage of the Basilisk by Marie BrennanAncillary Mercy by Ann LeckieUprooted by Naomi Novik
Can't Wait Science Fiction/Fantasy of 2015
585 books — 3,039 voters