Big Books of 2026

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



Pandora's Star by Peter F. Hamilton
Sword and Laser Science Fiction list
1,102 books — 1,840 voters
A Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinMistborn by Brandon SandersonThe Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott LynchThe Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
Best Fantasy Series, Trilogies, and Duologies
2,076 books — 11,670 voters

Master & Commander by Patrick O'BrianThe Complete Aubrey/Maturin Novels by Patrick O'BrianThe Hunt for Red October by Tom Clancy
Nautical Tales
746 books — 399 voters
The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch
SF/F Assassins!
307 books — 803 voters

Pandora's Star by Peter F. HamiltonLeviathan Wakes by James S.A. Corey
Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century
1,208 books — 8,955 voters
The Republic of Thieves by Scott LynchSkin Game by Jim Butcher
Can't Wait Science Fiction/Fantasy of 2013
625 books — 2,903 voters

Ender’s Game by Orson Scott CardDauntless by Jack Campbell
Military Science Fiction
839 books — 1,134 voters
Master & Commander by Patrick O'Brian
Best Historical Fiction
7,405 books — 25,585 voters

Pandora's Star by Peter F. Hamilton
Best Science Fiction & Fantasy Books
8,351 books — 24,666 voters
The Mote in God's Eye by Larry NivenThe Reality Dysfunction by Peter F. HamiltonStar Wars by Timothy ZahnPandora's Star by Peter F. Hamilton
Best Space Opera
1,081 books — 1,788 voters

A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin
The Best Epic Fantasy (fiction)
4,208 books — 25,724 voters
Different Seasons by Stephen KingForrest Gump by Winston GroomFight Club by Chuck PalahniukThe Bourne Identity by Robert LudlumThe Godfather by Mario Puzo
I Only Watched the Movie!
1,222 books — 6,121 voters

Watchmen by Alan MooreBatman by Frank Miller300 by Frank MillerBatman by Alan MooreBatman by Frank Miller
Best Graphic Novels
3,451 books — 6,767 voters
Pandora's Star by Peter F. HamiltonThe Dreaming Void by Peter F. HamiltonLeviathan Wakes by James S.A. CoreyA Fire Upon the Deep by Vernor VingeStar Wars by Timothy Zahn
Excellent Space Opera
1,016 books — 3,643 voters