Big Books of 2026

Listopia > Book Lists Voted on by Peter (26 Lists)



How High We Go in the Dark by Sequoia Nagamatsu
Most Anticipated Speculative Fiction of 2022
79 books — 98 voters
Cytonic by Brandon Sanderson
Covers by Charlie Bowater
81 books — 178 voters

The Lost Metal by Brandon SandersonThe Martyr by Anthony RyanThe Bladed Faith by David Dalglish
Can't Wait Science Fiction/Fantasy of 2022
543 books — 1,410 voters
The Pariah by Anthony Ryan
Can't Wait Sci-Fi/Fantasy of 2021
597 books — 1,493 voters

Efrén Divided by Ernesto Cisneros
Middle Grade Novels of 2020
551 books — 454 voters
Seven Deadly Shadows by Courtney Alameda
YA Novels of 2020
825 books — 2,640 voters

Sandcastle by Fatih Turgut
Best Books 2020
612 books — 404 voters
Rhythm of War by Brandon SandersonCome Tumbling Down by Seanan McGuireNetwork Effect by Martha Wells
Can't Wait Sci-Fi/Fantasy of 2020
516 books — 1,305 voters

The Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussThe Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson
Great Fantasy Reads
366 books — 535 voters
Again, But Better by Christine RiccioKing of Scars by Leigh Bardugo
YA Novels of 2019
866 books — 3,025 voters

Where Dreams Descend by Janella Angeles
YA Debuts 2020
153 books — 542 voters
All Your Perfects by Colleen Hoover
Can't Wait Best New Romances for 2018 (New Releases/ Upcoming Releases)
583 books — 2,145 voters

King of Scars by Leigh BardugoThe Ruin of Kings by Jenn LyonsAgain, But Better by Christine RiccioThe Gilded Wolves by Roshani Chokshi
Most Anticipated 2019 YA
163 books — 201 voters
Oathbringer by Brandon Sanderson
Best Fantasy of 2017
36 books — 48 voters

Midnight Sun by Trish Cook
Teen Books into Movies at PCPLD
91 books — 7 voters
The Ruin of Kings by Jenn LyonsDeathcaster by Cinda Williams ChimaIn an Absent Dream by Seanan McGuire
Can't Wait Science Fiction/Fantasy of 2019
594 books — 1,724 voters

Again, But Better by Christine Riccio
YA Debuts 2019
157 books — 916 voters
Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J. MaasA Reaper at the Gates by Sabaa TahirWildcard by Marie Lu
Can't Wait Books of 2018
1,208 books — 4,458 voters

Oathbringer by Brandon SandersonDoors of Stone by Patrick Rothfuss
2017 Highly Anticipated Epic Fantasy
94 books — 664 voters
The Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussMistborn by Brandon SandersonHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingThe Way of Kings by Brandon SandersonHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling
Most Interesting Magic System
2,645 books — 8,768 voters

The Doors of Stone by Patrick Rothfuss
CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THE COVER!!!
386 books — 864 voters
The Wise Man's Fear by Patrick Rothfuss
2011 DGLA Fantasy Book Nominees
103 books — 433 voters

The Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussThe Way of Kings by Brandon SandersonMistborn by Brandon SandersonBlood Song by Anthony Ryan
The Best Epic Fantasy (fiction)
4,208 books — 25,720 voters
The Doors of Stone by Patrick RothfussThe Winds of Winter by George R.R. MartinNightblood by Brandon SandersonThe Thorn of Emberlain by Scott Lynch
Forthcoming Books
225 books — 684 voters

The Doors of Stone by Patrick RothfussThe Aztlanian by Brandon Sanderson
Hurry Up and Release It!!!
252 books — 3,789 voters
The Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. RowlingHarry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. RowlingHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling
The Most Popular Fantasy on Goodreads
672 books — 1,287 voters