Big Books of 2026

Listopia > Book Lists Voted on by Edward Hu (22 Lists)



Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. RowlingAngels & Demons by Dan BrownLife of Pi by Yann Martel
Best Twists
8,365 books — 9,024 voters
Prince of Thorns by Mark LawrenceThe Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie
Best Books for Dark Happy Endings
121 books — 151 voters

Heir of Novron by Michael J. Sullivan
Best Finale
129 books — 152 voters
Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson
Books with endings I honestly didn't see coming
673 books — 633 voters

Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen
Best boy hates girl then loves her books
780 books — 3,796 voters
1984 by George Orwell
Books That Exceeded Your Expectations
14,944 books — 16,682 voters

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling1984 by George Orwell
Best Ending
8,042 books — 6,095 voters
Wizard's First Rule by Terry GoodkindFuries of Calderon by Jim ButcherThe Blacksmith's Son by Michael G. ManningGod Touched by John ConroeThe (sort of) Dark Mage by Nelson Chereta
Most kick-ass couples
170 books — 35 voters

Furies of Calderon by Jim Butcher
Best Fantasy that is Really Fantasy
331 books — 284 voters
The Da Vinci Code by Dan BrownConsequences by Aleatha Romig
Best Plot Twist
408 books — 651 voters

Wizard's First Rule by Terry GoodkindPawn of Prophecy by David Eddings
Top Ten Fantasy Adventure Novels
345 books — 559 voters
The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. SalingerCity of Bones by Cassandra ClareArtemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer
Books I wish I had never read
1,277 books — 1,342 voters

Furies of Calderon by Jim ButcherWizard's First Rule by Terry Goodkind
Kickass couples
50 books — 27 voters
Wizard's First Rule by Terry Goodkind
Most Interesting Magic System
2,651 books — 8,770 voters

The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison
Favorite Standalone Fantasy Novels
135 books — 142 voters
Wizard's First Rule by Terry Goodkind
Magic, Adventure, Romance
2,353 books — 5,143 voters

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. RowlingAlice in Wonderland by Jane CarruthThe Reluctant Swordsman by Dave Duncan
Displaced To A Different Time Or World
847 books — 334 voters
Heir of Novron by Michael J. SullivanTheft of Swords by Michael J. SullivanFuries of Calderon by Jim ButcherSteelheart by Brandon SandersonThe Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
Contemporary Fantasy for Guys
724 books — 625 voters

1984 by George OrwellThe Handmaid's Tale by Margaret AtwoodAnimal Farm by George Orwell
Best Dystopian and Post-Apocalyptic Fiction
3,768 books — 26,023 voters
Furies of Calderon by Jim ButcherWizard's First Rule by Terry Goodkind
Sword and Laser Fantasy List
1,005 books — 1,735 voters

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingThe Lightning Thief by Rick RiordanEragon, Eldest & Brisingr by Christopher PaoliniWizard's First Rule by Terry GoodkindFuries of Calderon by Jim Butcher
Best Fantasy Series, Trilogies, and Duologies
2,085 books — 11,752 voters
Eragon by Christopher PaoliniWizard's First Rule by Terry GoodkindTheft of Swords by Michael J. Sullivan
The Best Epic Fantasy (fiction)
4,232 books — 25,832 voters