Big Books of 2026

Listopia > Book Lists Voted on by Thomas (16 Lists)



The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch1984 by George Orwell
The anti-hero in fiction
344 books — 300 voters
The Walking Dead, Vol. 1 by Robert Kirkman
Required Reading Graphic Novels
1,173 books — 2,012 voters

The Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussA Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinThe Way of Shadows by Brent WeeksGregor the Overlander by Suzanne CollinsLa naissance de l'épée by Weis Margaret
The Best Epic Fantasy (fiction)
4,208 books — 25,723 voters
The Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussThe Way of Shadows by Brent Weeks
Most Interesting Magic System
2,645 books — 8,768 voters

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussA Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinThe Way of Shadows by Brent WeeksForging the Darksword by Margaret Weis
Best Fantasy Series, Trilogies, and Duologies
2,072 books — 11,670 voters
Rise Again by Ben TrippThe Walking Dead by Robert Kirkman
Zombies!
1,664 books — 4,319 voters

Gregor the Overlander by Suzanne CollinsEnder’s Game by Orson Scott Card
Books That Were Way Better Than I Thought They Would Be
10,605 books — 7,520 voters
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingA Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussEnder’s Game by Orson Scott CardThe Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Best Series
3,360 books — 9,437 voters

A Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinA Clash of Kings by George R.R. MartinHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. RowlingHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. RowlingHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling
Best Books of the Decade: 1990s
3,129 books — 3,677 voters
A Storm of Swords by George R.R. MartinHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. RowlingHarry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. RowlingHarry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. RowlingHarry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling
Best Books of the Decade: 2000s
7,189 books — 28,378 voters

The Wise Man's Fear by Patrick RothfussMockingjay by Suzanne Collins
Best Books of the Decade: 2010s
7,686 books — 14,164 voters
The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienThe Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. TolkienZone One by Colson WhiteheadThe Green Mile by Stephen KingThe Stand by Stephen King
The Most Begun "Read but Unfinished" (Started) book ever
2,605 books — 13,135 voters

1984 by George OrwellEnder’s Game by Orson Scott CardThe Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett
Books That Everyone Should Read At Least Once
31,512 books — 119,992 voters
1984 by George OrwellAngels & Demons by Dan BrownDeception Point by Dan BrownThe Running Man by Richard Bachman
Best Technothrillers Ever
686 books — 1,023 voters

1984 by George OrwellCatching Fire by Suzanne CollinsThe Long Walk by Richard BachmanThe Maze Runner by James DashnerEnder’s Game by Orson Scott Card
Best Dystopian Fiction of All Time
459 books — 1,294 voters
1984 by George OrwellCatching Fire by Suzanne CollinsThe Long Walk by Richard BachmanEnder’s Game by Orson Scott CardThe Maze Runner by James Dashner
Dystopia!
1,219 books — 2,754 voters