2026 Reading Challenge

Listopia > Book Lists Voted on by marz (28 Lists)



Prisoner by Megan DerrThe High King's Golden Tongue by Megan DerrTreasure by Megan DerrThe Engineered Throne by Megan Derr
Best Gay Fantasy Romance
835 books — 1,591 voters
Radiance by Grace Draven
Strong Experienced Heroine Romance/Erotica/ETC
317 books — 305 voters

The High King's Golden Tongue by Megan Derr
Best LGBTQIA High Fantasy
170 books — 108 voters
On Basilisk Station by David WeberTrading in Danger by Elizabeth MoonFortune's Pawn by Rachel BachValor's Choice by Tanya HuffCordelia's Honor by Lois McMaster Bujold
Girls With Guns: Military Space Opera Starring Female Soldiers
214 books — 472 voters

Dark Horse by Michelle DienerMinder Rising by Carol Van NattaSeven Days by Jill MylesOverload Flux by Carol Van NattaIn the Black by Sheryl Nantus
Best Science Fiction Romance Published between 2010-2015
176 books — 90 voters
Starshine by G.S. Jennsen
Best of Little-Known Authors
6,738 books — 4,825 voters

Finders Keepers by Linnea SinclairGames of Command by Linnea SinclairCordelia's Honor by Lois McMaster BujoldStarshine by G.S. JennsenSlave to Sensation by Nalini Singh
Best Sci-Fi/Futuristic Romance
1,439 books — 1,395 voters
Lord of the Fading Lands by C.L. WilsonMaster of Crows by Grace DravenThe Curse Giver by Dora MachadoThe Winter King by C.L. WilsonEmber by Bettie Sharpe
Fantasy Romance
810 books — 1,335 voters

Fortune's Pawn by Rachel BachGames of Command by Linnea SinclairFinders Keepers by Linnea SinclairShards of Honour by Lois McMaster BujoldCommand Decision by Elizabeth Moon
Best Adult Science Fiction Romance & Science Fiction with Romance
999 books — 1,163 voters
Games of Command by Linnea SinclairShards of Honour by Lois McMaster BujoldHope's Folly by Linnea SinclairFinders Keepers by Linnea SinclairCommand Decision by Elizabeth Moon
Space Opera Romance
186 books — 136 voters

Fortune's Pawn by Rachel BachShards of Honour by Lois McMaster BujoldTrading in Danger by Elizabeth MoonA Confederation of Valor by Tanya HuffStarshine by G.S. Jennsen
Space Opera with Female Protagonists and a Bit Of Romance
205 books — 372 voters
Mistborn by Brandon SandersonSabriel by Garth NixGraceling by Kristin CashoreHowl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne JonesWild Magic by Tamora Pierce
Most Interesting Magic System
2,646 books — 8,767 voters

In the Night Garden by Catherynne M. ValenteIn the Cities of Coin and Spice by Catherynne M. Valente
Best Fantasy Books Under the Radar
2,110 books — 1,546 voters
Bad Kitty Gets a Bath by Nick BruelBad Kitty Meets the Baby by Nick BruelBad Kitty vs Uncle Murray by Nick BruelBad Kitty for President by Nick BruelHappy Birthday, Bad Kitty by Nick Bruel
Reluctant Readers - Boys K-3
68 books — 30 voters

Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLeanDevil in Winter by Lisa KleypasRomancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia QuinnSoulless by Gail CarrigerThe Heiress Effect by Courtney Milan
Best Humorous Historical Romances
808 books — 1,266 voters
Games of Command by Linnea SinclairFinders Keepers by Linnea SinclairShards of Honour by Lois McMaster BujoldAgent of Change by Sharon LeeCordelia's Honor by Lois McMaster Bujold
SFR/Sci-fi/Futuristic Romances that are NOT Erotica
420 books — 200 voters

Old Man's War by John ScalziOn Basilisk Station by David WeberDune by Frank HerbertTrading in Danger by Elizabeth Moon
Excellent Space Opera
1,019 books — 3,644 voters
Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLeanThe Duke and I by Julia Quinn
Favorite Historical Romance Novels
3,410 books — 6,024 voters

Soulless by Gail CarrigerChangeless by Gail CarrigerBlameless by Gail CarrigerHeartless by Gail CarrigerThe Iron Duke by Meljean Brook
Steampunk/Romance
366 books — 928 voters
The Curse of Chalion by Lois McMaster BujoldCoraline by Neil GaimanGraceling by Kristin CashoreMistborn by Brandon SandersonIn the Night Garden by Catherynne M. Valente
Best Fantasy Books of the 21st Century
3,060 books — 9,902 voters

Graceling by Kristin CashoreSabriel by Garth NixHowl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne JonesMistborn by Brandon SandersonMagic Bites by Ilona Andrews
Best "Strong Female" Fantasy Novels
4,462 books — 18,222 voters
Uglies by Scott WesterfeldThe Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret AtwoodShards of Honour by Lois McMaster BujoldOn Basilisk Station by David WeberDragonflight by Anne McCaffrey
Best Science Fiction With a Female Protagonist
1,386 books — 2,820 voters

Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLeanThe Duke and I by Julia QuinnSlave to Sensation by Nalini SinghSlightly Married by Mary BaloghThe Raven Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt
Best Romance Series
972 books — 1,504 voters
The Warrior's Apprentice by Lois McMaster BujoldOld Man's War by John ScalziValor's Choice by Tanya HuffLeviathan by Scott WesterfeldA Confederation of Valor by Tanya Huff
Best Military Science Fiction Books
693 books — 850 voters

Neverwhere by Neil GaimanThe Secret Hour by Scott WesterfeldMoon Called by Patricia BriggsMagic Bites by Ilona Andrews
The Best Urban Fantasy
4,405 books — 12,551 voters
Tolkien On Fairy-stories by J.R.R. TolkienJane Eyre by Charlotte BrontëPride and Prejudice by Jane AustenThe Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
Books That Everyone Should Read At Least Once
31,576 books — 120,253 voters

Moon Called by Patricia BriggsSabriel by Garth Nix
Books That Should Be Made Into Movies
32,224 books — 68,400 voters
The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret AtwoodAnd Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
Best Books Ever
76,303 books — 283,824 voters