2026 Reading Challenge

Listopia > Book Lists Voted on by Jeff (25 Lists)



Stars Beyond by S.K. Dunstall
Can't Wait Sci-Fi/Fantasy of 2020
516 books — 1,305 voters
Lady Henterman’s Wardrobe by Marshall Ryan Maresca
Can't Wait Sci-Fi/Fantasy of 2018
511 books — 1,549 voters

Storm Front by Jim Butcher
Best Fantasy-Mystery/Detective
262 books — 331 voters
Burned by Benedict Jacka
2016 Paranormal Romance/Urban Fantasy (January - June)
100 books — 579 voters

Morning Star by Pierce BrownRevisionary by Jim C. HinesThe Hanging Tree by Ben Aaronovitch
The "Can't Wait" Books of 2016
1,249 books — 4,492 voters
A Song for Arbonne by Guy Gavriel KaySpace Viking by H. Beam Piper
100 Science Fiction & Fantasy Books to Read in a Lifetime: Readers' Picks
2,874 books — 3,245 voters

Children of Earth and Sky by Guy Gavriel Kay
Can't Wait Science Fiction/Fantasy of 2016
434 books — 1,833 voters
Saint's Blood by Sebastien de CastellThe Thorn of Emberlain by Scott Lynch
2016 Highly Anticipated Fantasy
203 books — 1,292 voters

Storm Front by Jim ButcherJonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna ClarkeA Madness of Angels by Kate GriffinRivers of London by Ben Aaronovitch
Most Interesting Magic System
2,650 books — 8,769 voters
The Red Knight by Miles CameronThe Winter King by Bernard CornwellBlood Song by Anthony RyanKings of the North by Elizabeth MoonThe Fell Sword by Miles Cameron
Military Fantasy
300 books — 588 voters

The Hanging Tree by Ben AaronovitchPeace Talks by Jim Butcher
Can't Wait Books of 2015
266 books — 650 voters
The Thousand Names by Django WexlerTraitor's Blade by Sebastien de CastellHis Majesty's Dragon by Naomi NovikPromise of Blood by Brian McClellanThrone of Jade by Naomi Novik
gunpowder fantasy
151 books — 152 voters

Neuromancer by William GibsonAt the Mountains of Madness and Other Tales of Terror by H.P. Lovecraft
Essential Science Fiction Bookshelf
134 books — 14 voters
Rivers of London by Ben AaronovitchCrimes Against Magic by Steve McHughFated by Benedict JackaA Madness of Angels by Kate Griffin
Urban Fantasy With Male Lead Characters
1,023 books — 1,414 voters

Skin Game by Jim ButcherCibola Burn by James S.A. CoreyTower Lord by Anthony RyanThe Severed Streets by Paul Cornell
Can't Wait Science Fiction/Fantasy of 2014
508 books — 2,297 voters
Tower Lord by Anthony RyanSkin Game by Jim ButcherCibola Burn by James S.A. Corey
Best Picks: Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Novels of 2014
268 books — 1,275 voters

A Malady of Magicks by Craig Shaw GardnerRonan the Barbarian by James BibbyThraxas by Martin Scott
The Fantasy Books That Will Make You Laugh
309 books — 286 voters
Chosen by Benedict JackaHappy Hour in Hell by Tad WilliamsKitty in the Underworld by Carrie VaughnThe Republic of Thieves by Scott Lynch
2013 Paranormal Romance/Urban Fantasy (July - December)
364 books — 1,599 voters

Storm Front by Jim ButcherTaken by Benedict JackaJonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna ClarkeFated by Benedict JackaThe Minority Council by Kate Griffin
Wizard and Witching Books
326 books — 170 voters
The Republic of Thieves by Scott LynchRiver of Stars by Guy Gavriel KaySworn in Steel by Douglas HulickBroken Homes by Ben Aaronovitch
Can't Wait Science Fiction/Fantasy of 2013
625 books — 2,903 voters

Magic Rises by Ilona Andrews
Upcoming Books of 2012 & 2013
2,251 books — 3,508 voters
Fated by Benedict JackaStorm Front by Jim ButcherRivers of London by Ben AaronovitchA Madness of Angels by Kate GriffinRosemary and Rue by Seanan McGuire
Best Urban Fantasy SERIES
631 books — 3,740 voters

Storm Front by Jim ButcherSixty-One Nails by Mike ShevdonCursed by Benedict JackaRivers of London by Ben AaronovitchEvil Dark by Justin Gustainis
The Best Urban Fantasy
4,408 books — 12,556 voters
Agent of Byzantium by Harry TurtledoveJonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna ClarkeAnno Dracula by Kim NewmanThe Peshawar Lancers by S.M. StirlingHis Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik
Best Alternate History
358 books — 677 voters

Sworn in Steel by Douglas HulickEvil Dark by Justin GustainisWhispers Under Ground by Ben AaronovitchAll Spell Breaks Loose by Lisa ShearinStrangeness and Charm by Mike Shevdon
Science Fiction & Fantasy Titles for 2012!
652 books — 1,426 voters