Big Books of 2026

Listopia > Book Lists Voted on by Dini (15 Lists)



Tower of Thorns by Juliet Marillier
Epic/Mythic/Historical Fantasy Written by Women
151 books — 46 voters
Storm Cursed by Patricia Briggs
Best Books of 2019
1,389 books — 1,961 voters

Lord of the Fading Lands by C.L. WilsonFairytales for Wilde Girls by Allyse NearLady of Light and Shadows by C.L. WilsonKing of Sword and Sky by C.L. Wilson
Pure Fantasy With Female Lead
202 books — 82 voters
The Emperor's Edge by Lindsay BurokerAngelfall by Susan Ee
Best Indie Fantasy Books Worth a Read
1,568 books — 1,666 voters

The Girl with Ghost Eyes by M.H. Boroson
Wise Women, Witches, Midwives, Healers, and Strong Girls!
1,447 books — 894 voters
Naamah's Blessing by Jacqueline Carey
Best Fantasy Books Under the Radar
2,107 books — 1,543 voters

Ingo by Helen Dunmore
Sea Creatures
744 books — 996 voters
A Hidden Fire by Elizabeth Hunter
Supernatural Series w/ Strong Female
43 books — 30 voters

Lord of the Fading Lands by C.L. WilsonLady of Light and Shadows by C.L. WilsonStar of the Morning by Lynn KurlandKing of Sword and Sky by C.L. WilsonCrown of Crystal Flame by C.L. Wilson
Best Romance in Traditional Fantasy
243 books — 384 voters
Across the Nightingale Floor by Lian HearnThe Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker
Best Historical Fantasy
324 books — 282 voters

Son of the Morning by Linda Howard
The Best Time-Travel Romance Novels
991 books — 4,125 voters
A Kiss in Time by Alex Flinn
Books You Wish More People Knew About
17,381 books — 10,355 voters

Succubus Blues by Richelle MeadThe Replacement by Brenna Yovanoff
Original Stories . . . a Breath of Fresh Air
12,071 books — 12,180 voters
Mr. Perfect by Linda HowardSaving Grace by Julie Garwood
The Best of the Best Romance Novels of the Twentieth Century
641 books — 2,231 voters

Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden
Best Books Ever
76,059 books — 282,621 voters