Big Books of 2026

Listopia > Book Lists Voted on by Louann (6 Lists)



The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
Best Fantasy Series, Trilogies, and Duologies
2,087 books — 11,754 voters
The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienThe Hobbit, or There and Back Again by J.R.R. TolkienThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussThe Wise Man's Fear by Patrick RothfussAmerican Gods by Neil Gaiman
Science Fiction and Fantasy Must Reads
3,968 books — 5,076 voters

The Hobbit, or There and Back Again by J.R.R. TolkienThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussThe Wise Man's Fear by Patrick RothfussAmerican Gods by Neil GaimanHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling
The Best Fantasy Books
1,729 books — 1,421 voters
The Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussAmerican Gods by Neil GaimanDaughter of the Blood by Anne BishopHarry Potter Series Box Set by J.K. RowlingThe Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
Best Fantasy Books
1,682 books — 1,987 voters

Kushiel's Dart by Jacqueline CareyThe Deed of Paksenarrion by Elizabeth Moon
Best "Strong Female" Fantasy Novels
4,495 books — 18,313 voters
The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
The Best Epic Fantasy (fiction)
4,234 books — 25,847 voters