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Listopia > Book Lists Voted on by Scott (33 Lists)



Shadows of Self by Brandon SandersonUprooted by Naomi NovikThe Dark Forest by Liu CixinThe Fifth Season by N.K. JemisinSorcerer to the Crown by Zen Cho
Hugo 2016 Eligible Works
476 books — 1,085 voters
The Way of Kings by Brandon SandersonMistborn by Brandon SandersonBlood Song by Anthony RyanThe Crown Conspiracy by Michael J. SullivanThe Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien
Starting Strong
163 books — 252 voters

The Bands of Mourning by Brandon SandersonThe Blood Mirror by Brent WeeksThe Last Mortal Bond by Brian StaveleyAge of Myth by Michael J. Sullivan
2016 Highly Anticipated Fantasy
203 books — 1,292 voters
Medusa's Web by Tim PowersThe Bands of Mourning by Brandon SandersonThe Blood Mirror by Brent WeeksAge of Myth by Michael J. SullivanThe Last Mortal Bond by Brian Staveley
Best Picks: Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Novels of 2016
167 books — 325 voters

Age of Myth by Michael J. Sullivan
New Series (2016)
205 books — 347 voters
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms by George R.R. MartinShadows of Self by Brandon SandersonFirefight by Brandon SandersonThe Death of Dulgath by Michael J. SullivanThe Providence of Fire by Brian Staveley
Can't Wait Science Fiction/Fantasy of 2015
584 books — 3,039 voters

Words of Radiance by Brandon Sanderson
Can't Wait Books of 2014
2,471 books — 15,151 voters
Firefight by Brandon Sanderson
The "Can't Wait" Books of 2015
2,182 books — 11,531 voters

The Bands of Mourning by Brandon SandersonCalamity by Brandon SandersonAge of Myth by Michael J. SullivanThe Blood Mirror by Brent Weeks
Can't Wait Books of 2016
1,359 books — 6,392 voters
Shadows of Self by Brandon SandersonFirefight by Brandon SandersonA Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. SchwabUprooted by Naomi NovikThe Death of Dulgath by Michael J. Sullivan
Most Anticipated: Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Novels of 2015
449 books — 1,510 voters

Valor by John GwynneTower Lord by Anthony RyanThe Broken Eye by Brent WeeksHalf a King by Joe AbercrombieThe Crimson Campaign by Brian McClellan
Best Picks: Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Novels of 2014
268 books — 1,276 voters
The Way of Kings by Brandon SandersonMistborn by Brandon Sanderson
Best "second world" fantasy after J.R.R. Tolkien
150 books — 219 voters

Words of Radiance by Brandon Sanderson
The "Can't Wait" Books of 2014
1,967 books — 5,292 voters
Words of Radiance by Brandon SandersonTower Lord by Anthony RyanValor by John GwynneThe Fell Sword by Miles CameronThe Broken Eye by Brent Weeks
Can't Wait Science Fiction/Fantasy of 2014
506 books — 2,278 voters

The Crown Conspiracy by Michael J. Sullivan
Best Indie Fantasy Books
1,241 books — 1,429 voters
The Rithmatist by Brandon Sanderson
Adult Fantasy & Sci-Fi 2012
426 books — 722 voters

Hide Me Among the Graves by Tim Powers
Science Fiction & Fantasy Titles for 2012!
652 books — 1,424 voters
Unfettered by Shawn SpeakmanA Memory of Light by Robert JordanThe Crown Tower by Michael J. SullivanThe Broken Eye by Brent Weeks
Can't Wait Science Fiction/Fantasy of 2013
624 books — 2,902 voters

On Stranger Tides by Tim PowersWatchmen by Alan MooreMort by Terry PratchettSeventh Son by Orson Scott CardThe Uplift War by David Brin
Best Books of 1987
375 books — 186 voters
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland / Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis CarrollThe Anubis Gates by Tim Powers
Doors, Portals, Gates
506 books — 187 voters

Right Ho, Jeeves by P.G. WodehouseCarry On, Jeeves by P.G. WodehouseThe Princess Bride by William GoldmanThe Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
Books that Make you Laugh
3,493 books — 4,999 voters
The Code of the Woosters by P.G. WodehouseRight Ho, Jeeves by P.G. WodehouseThree Men in a Boat by Jerome K. JeromeThe Princess Bride by William GoldmanThe Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
Best Humorous Books
4,309 books — 7,858 voters

Leave It to Psmith by P.G. WodehouseThank You, Jeeves by P.G. WodehouseThe Code of the Woosters by P.G. WodehouseThree Men in a Boat by Jerome K. JeromeAlice’s Adventures in Wonderland / Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll
Funniest Novels of All Time
1,406 books — 2,258 voters
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling
Favorite Book in the Harry Potter Series
27 books — 1,803 voters

Mistborn by Brandon SandersonThe Way of Kings by Brandon SandersonWarbreaker by Brandon SandersonElantris by Brandon SandersonNine Princes in Amber by Roger Zelazny
Most Interesting Magic System
2,613 books — 8,767 voters
Mistborn by Brandon SandersonThe Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson
New Speculative Fiction Stars
1,144 books — 2,715 voters

Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. SeussThe Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss
Best children's books EVER
2,093 books — 2,088 voters
Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. SeussThe Cat in the Hat by Dr. SeussCloudy with a Chance of Meatballs by Judi BarrettAlice’s Adventures in Wonderland / Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll
Best Children's Books
5,310 books — 6,703 voters

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
Best Gothic Books of All Time
583 books — 3,497 voters
And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
Best Crime & Mystery Books
7,306 books — 15,546 voters


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