Big Books of 2026

Listopia > Book Lists Voted on by Chris Conley (16 Lists)



The Doors of Stone by Patrick RothfussThe Thorn of Emberlain by Scott Lynch
Forthcoming Books
225 books — 684 voters
Peace Talks by Jim ButcherStaked by Kevin HearneThe Wheel of Osheim by Mark LawrenceThe Thorn of Emberlain by Scott LynchCalamity by Brandon Sanderson
2016 Highly Anticipated Fantasy
203 books — 1,292 voters

The Bands of Mourning by Brandon SandersonCalamity by Brandon Sanderson
Can't Wait Science Fiction/Fantasy of 2016
432 books — 1,811 voters
Shadows of Self by Brandon SandersonThe Liar's Key by Mark LawrenceThe Skull Throne by Peter V. BrettFirefight by Brandon Sanderson
Can't Wait Science Fiction/Fantasy of 2015
584 books — 3,039 voters

Calamity by Brandon SandersonThe Wheel of Osheim by Mark Lawrence
Can't Wait Books of 2016
1,359 books — 6,391 voters
Mistborn by Brandon SandersonThe Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott LynchThe Way of Kings by Brandon SandersonThe Warded Man by Peter V. BrettRed Seas Under Red Skies by Scott Lynch
Best Fantasy Books of the 21st Century
3,053 books — 9,894 voters

Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson
Best "Strong Female" Fantasy Novels
4,453 books — 18,208 voters
Storm Front by Jim ButcherHounded by Kevin HearneThe Dirty Streets of Heaven by Tad WilliamsSomething from the Nightside by Simon R. GreenThe Man with the Golden Torc by Simon R. Green
Urban Fantasy With Male Lead Characters
1,023 books — 1,415 voters

Storm Front by Jim ButcherHounded by Kevin HearneHexed by Kevin HearneGhost Story by Jim Butcher
The Best Urban Fantasy
4,404 books — 12,551 voters
The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
The MOVIE was BETTER than the BOOK
1,133 books — 10,103 voters

Changes by Jim ButcherMistborn by Brandon SandersonThe Way of Kings by Brandon SandersonThe Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott LynchHounded by Kevin Hearne
The Best Epic Fantasy (fiction)
4,203 books — 25,709 voters
Storm Front by Jim ButcherMistborn by Brandon SandersonThe Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch
Best Books of the Decade: 2000s
7,189 books — 28,380 voters

Stormdancer by Jay Kristoff
New Series (2012)
296 books — 670 voters
Cold Days by Jim ButcherTricked by Kevin HearneStormdancer by Jay Kristoff
Published in 2012
352 books — 365 voters

Hunted by Kevin HearneThe Republic of Thieves by Scott LynchEmperor of Thorns by Mark LawrenceThe Daylight War by Peter V. Brett
Can't Wait Science Fiction/Fantasy of 2013
624 books — 2,902 voters
King of Thorns by Mark LawrenceCold Days by Jim Butcher
Best Fantasy Books 2012
71 books — 211 voters