A Decade of Hit Books

Listopia > Book Lists Voted on by Mirta (25 Lists)



Frankenstein by Mary Wollstonecraft ShelleyDracula by Bram StokerThe Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar WildeThe Woman in Black by Susan HillCarmilla by J. Sheridan Le Fanu
Best Gothic Books of All Time
671 books — 3,637 voters
Chain of Iron by Cassandra Clare
Goodreads Choice Awards 2021 (eligible for write-in only)
2,647 books — 3,821 voters

The Song of Achilles by Madeline MillerCirce by Madeline Miller
Literary Retellings of Greek Myths
108 books — 151 voters
The Poppy War by R.F. KuangThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussGood Omens by Terry PratchettMistborn by Brandon SandersonNevernight by Jay Kristoff
Adult Fantasy for Beginners (No YA Suggestions)
120 books — 103 voters

The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
About the Trojan War
285 books — 285 voters
The Song of Achilles by Madeline MillerCirce by Madeline Miller
Best Trojan War Retellings
120 books — 144 voters

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. RowlingHarry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. RowlingHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 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 With Witches
1,815 books — 2,440 voters
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
Best Gay Historical Romance
926 books — 1,542 voters

Harry Potter Series Box Set by J.K. RowlingShadow and Bone by Leigh BardugoCarry On by Rainbow RowellThe Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
Schools of Magic
333 books — 404 voters
Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J. MaasA Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. MaasWar Storm by Victoria AveyardRestore Me by Tahereh MafiLegendary by Stephanie Garber
2018 - Sequels
186 books — 285 voters

A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. MaasQueen of Shadows by Sarah J. MaasClockwork Princess by Cassandra ClareThe Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood
Best Feminist Fiction
1,537 books — 2,768 voters
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. RowlingHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. RowlingThe Giver by Lois LowryHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling
Best Books of the 20th Century
7,818 books — 49,881 voters

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. RowlingA Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. MaasThe Assassin's Blade by Sarah J. MaasThe Song of Achilles by Madeline MillerHalf Lost by Sally Green
I Cried When I Read This
1,023 books — 1,766 voters
A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas
Hades and Persephone
300 books — 1,011 voters

A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. MaasA Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. MaasCity of Bones by Cassandra ClareThrone of Glass by Sarah J. Maas
Books about Faery
1,147 books — 2,344 voters
A Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussThe Way of Kings by Brandon SandersonMistborn by Brandon SandersonThe Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch
The Best Epic Fantasy (fiction)
4,815 books — 26,985 voters

Cruel Beauty by Rosamund Hodge
YA Classic Literature Retellings
84 books — 16 voters
A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. MaasQueen of Shadows by Sarah J. MaasClockwork Princess by Cassandra ClareA Clash of Kings by George R.R. MartinCity of Fallen Angels by Cassandra Clare
Best "Strong Female" Fantasy Novels
4,872 books — 19,002 voters

Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas
Books for Oncers ♥
194 books — 111 voters
Lord of Shadows by Cassandra ClareKing's Cage by Victoria AveyardOur Dark Duet by Victoria Schwab
YA Novels of 2017
1,138 books — 6,644 voters

The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
Best Gay Historical Fiction
405 books — 603 voters
Lady Midnight by Cassandra ClareGlass Sword by Victoria AveyardPassenger by Alexandra BrackenA Torch Against the Night by Sabaa TahirReign of Shadows by Sophie Jordan
YA Novels of 2016
1,176 books — 8,758 voters

A Thousand Pieces of You by Claudia GrayThe Winner's Curse by Marie RutkoskiCity of Heavenly Fire by Cassandra ClareCruel Beauty by Rosamund HodgeThe Bane Chronicles by Cassandra Clare
Most Beautiful YA Covers of 2014
470 books — 2,160 voters
Red Queen by Victoria AveyardA Thousand Pieces of You by Claudia GrayThe Queen of the Tearling by Erika Johansen
Most Beautiful YA Covers of 2015
409 books — 1,584 voters

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. RowlingVampire Academy by Richelle MeadCity of Ashes by Cassandra ClareInkheart by Cornelia FunkeThe Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
YA Books Far Better than Twilight
3,232 books — 4,913 voters