Big Books of 2026

Listopia > Book Lists Voted on by Opal (29 Lists)



Heavenly Tyrant by Xiran Jay Zhao
Can't Wait Sci-Fi/Fantasy of 2024
496 books — 937 voters
Graceling by Kristin CashoreWarbreaker by Brandon Sanderson
The Best Epic Fantasy (fiction)
4,199 books — 25,707 voters

Ancillary Justice by Ann Leckie
Excellent Space Opera
1,012 books — 3,611 voters
Mickalene Thomas by Mickalene Thomas
Art by African-Americans Published in Decade: 2020s
15 books — 2 voters

The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot DíazHouse of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski
Novels with Fictional Footnotes
47 books — 24 voters
Fullmetal Alchemist, Vol. 1 by Hiromu ArakawaWarbreaker by Brandon SandersonGraceling by Kristin CashoreA Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin
Most Interesting Magic System
2,613 books — 8,766 voters

This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-MohtarElder Race by Adrian TchaikovskyTale of the Timberlost by A. Trae McMakenThe Salt Grows Heavy by Cassandra KhawA Palace Near the Wind by Ai Jiang
Standalone Fantasy and Scifi Novellas
36 books — 10 voters
Binti by Nnedi Okorafor
Tor.com Publishing 2015/2016 Novella Lineup
30 books — 31 voters

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
[ATY 2025 Anniversary List] 2020: Emotion in Title
411 books — 64 voters
Check, Please! by Ngozi UkazuAdulthood Is a Myth by Sarah AndersenBoyfriends. Volume One by refrainbow
Webcomics
572 books — 236 voters

Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation by Mò Xiāng Tóng XiùHeaven Official's Blessing by Mò Xiāng Tóng XiùThe Scum Villain's Self-Saving System by Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù
Best M/M With An Actual Story
1,533 books — 1,226 voters
Graceling by Kristin Cashore
Best Kick-Ass Female Characters From YA and Children's Fantasy and Science Fiction
3,070 books — 8,671 voters

Fun Home by Alison BechdelThrough the Woods by E.M. CarrollMs. Marvel, Vol. 1 by G. Willow WilsonLumberjanes, Vol. 1 by N.D. StevensonThis One Summer by Mariko Tamaki
Comics & Graphic Novels by Women
1,491 books — 1,361 voters
魔道祖师 [Mó Dào Zǔ Shī] by Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù
Wuxia and Xianxia
219 books — 121 voters

Castle Swimmer by Wendy MartinBoyfriends. Volume One by refrainbowFangs by Sarah Andersen
Webtoons
550 books — 526 voters
Heartstopper by Alice OsemanThe Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen WangHeartstopper by Alice OsemanFun Home by Alison BechdelHeartstopper by Alice Oseman
Graphic Novels Featuring LGBTIQ+ Themes
1,061 books — 1,041 voters

Graceling by Kristin CashoreFire by Kristin Cashore
Magic, Adventure, Romance
2,343 books — 5,132 voters
The Complete Maus by Art SpiegelmanSaga, Volume 1 by Brian K. VaughanThe Walking Dead, Vol. 1 by Robert KirkmanFun Home by Alison BechdelBone by Jeff Smith
Required Reading Graphic Novels
1,173 books — 2,011 voters

Graceling by Kristin Cashore
The Best Paranormal/Fantasy/Science Fiction Books
2,662 books — 3,233 voters
Graceling by Kristin Cashore
Best "Strong Female" Fantasy Novels
4,453 books — 18,207 voters

Graceling by Kristin Cashore
Books That Should Be Made Into Movies
32,226 books — 68,006 voters
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar WildeFight Club by Chuck PalahniukEnder’s Game by Orson Scott CardThe Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas AdamsStargirl by Jerry Spinelli
Books With Unforgettable Characters
9,436 books — 8,398 voters

Ender’s Game by Orson Scott CardAncillary Justice by Ann LeckieGraceling by Kristin Cashore
100 Science Fiction & Fantasy Books to Read in a Lifetime: Readers' Picks
2,871 books — 3,221 voters
Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao
Badass Female Anti-Villains
12 books — 12 voters

Never Whistle at Night by Shane HawkUnaccompanied by Tracy WhiteHeaven Official's Blessing by Mò Xiāng Tóng XiùGrandmaster of Demonic Cultivation by Mò Xiāng Tóng XiùThe Fragrant Companions by Li Yu
Books with a botanical motif on the cover
82 books — 14 voters
Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me by Mariko TamakiElements by Taneka StottsElements by Taneka StottsHeartstopper by Alice OsemanHeartstopper by Alice Oseman
Duotone Comics
13 books — 2 voters

Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao
Villain Protagonist
384 books — 643 voters