Big Books of 2026

Listopia > Book Lists Voted on by Sia (7 Lists)



The Crystal Cave by Mary StewartAnansi Boys by Neil GaimanRose Daughter by Robin McKinleyFire and Hemlock by Diana Wynne JonesThe Perilous Gard by Elizabeth Marie Pope
Books Based on Myths, Legends, Fairy Tales, and Folktales
1,174 books — 699 voters
The Perilous Gard by Elizabeth Marie PopeFire and Hemlock by Diana Wynne JonesWinter Rose by Patricia A. McKillip
Re-tellings of Tam Lin
48 books — 55 voters

The Perilous Gard by Elizabeth Marie PopeFire and Hemlock by Diana Wynne JonesWinter Rose by Patricia A. McKillipTam Lin by Susan CooperLords and Ladies by Terry Pratchett
Tam Lin type fantasies
35 books — 40 voters
Wolf Hall by Hilary MantelBring Up the Bodies by Hilary MantelPossession by A.S. ByattThe English Patient by Michael OndaatjeBeloved by Toni Morrison
Most Brilliant Historical Novels in the past 45 yrs
1,118 books — 1,149 voters

The Perilous Gard by Elizabeth Marie PopeTam Lin by Pamela DeanWinter Rose by Patricia A. McKillip
Fairy Tale Retellings: Hidden Gems
587 books — 732 voters
Beauty by Robin McKinleyStardust by Neil GaimanSpindle's End by Robin McKinleyRose Daughter by Robin McKinleyThe Bloody Chamber and Other Stories by Angela Carter
The Best Fairytales and Retellings
2,799 books — 9,155 voters

The Black Hill by Alison AdareBeauty by Robin McKinleyFire and Hemlock by Diana Wynne JonesThe Perilous Gard by Elizabeth Marie Pope
Favorite Fairy Tale Adaptations
74 books — 21 voters