Big Books of 2026

Listopia > Book Lists Voted on by Mari (23 Lists)



The Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean M. AuelDragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon
Best Historical Fiction
7,393 books — 25,577 voters
The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. TolkienThe Hobbit by Chuck DixonThe Two Towers by J.R.R. TolkienThe Return of the King by J.R.R. TolkienHis Dark Materials by Philip Pullman
Best Fantasy that is Really Fantasy
331 books — 285 voters

Twilight by Stephenie MeyerBreaking Dawn by Stephenie MeyerNew Moon by Stephenie MeyerEclipse by Stephenie Meyer
Popular Books that Annoy You
1,032 books — 2,011 voters
Forrest Gump by Winston GroomJurassic Park by Michael CrichtonJumanji by Chris Van AllsburgThe Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank BaumI, Robot by Isaac Asimov
I Only Watched the Movie!
1,222 books — 6,121 voters

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. RowlingHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling
Favorite books from my childhood
4,425 books — 7,426 voters
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. LewisHarry Potter Series Box Set by J.K. Rowling
Children's Books I'll Re-Read No Matter How Old I Am
2,549 books — 3,722 voters

The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg LarssonThe Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret AtwoodNeverwhere by Neil GaimanThe Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest by Stieg LarssonThe Girl Who Played with Fire by Stieg Larsson
Amazing books that don't involve vampires
337 books — 175 voters
The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret AtwoodAnimal Farm by George Orwell
Books that make you think.
1,116 books — 1,047 voters

The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg LarssonThe Girl Who Played with Fire by Stieg LarssonThe Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest by Stieg Larsson
Books With Nerdy, Geeky, or Genius Heroes and Heroines
1,145 books — 1,046 voters
Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur GoldenThe Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg LarssonHarry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J.K. RowlingEat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth GilbertArtemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer
Books That Exceeded Your Expectations
14,699 books — 16,424 voters

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper LeeWuthering Heights by Emily BrontëArtemis Fowl by Eoin ColferThe Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienThe Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
Best Male Character
3,165 books — 2,931 voters
The Help by Kathryn StockettA Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinWater for Elephants by Sara Gruen
What I want to read this summer
3,513 books — 1,267 voters

Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden
Best Page-Turners with Redeeming Social Value
8,061 books — 5,740 voters
American Gods by Neil Gaiman
I Will Read Absolutely Anything S/He Writes
1,029 books — 341 voters

Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë
Not So Happily-Ever-After
779 books — 1,063 voters
The Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean M. AuelThe Valley of Horses by Jean M. Auel
Best Pre-History Fiction
195 books — 370 voters

The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg LarssonNeverwhere by Neil GaimanThe Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret AtwoodInterview with the Vampire by Anne RiceOutlander by Diana Gabaldon
Books You Would Recommend to Strangers
12,281 books — 7,900 voters
A Brief History of Time by Stephen W. HawkingThe Greatest Show on Earth by Richard Dawkins
Best Science Books - Non-Fiction Only
1,837 books — 3,599 voters

Harry Potter Series Box Set by J.K. RowlingHis Dark Materials by Philip PullmanThe Hobbit, or There and Back Again by J.R.R. TolkienStardust by Neil Gaiman
Best Fantasy Books
1,681 books — 1,992 voters
Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth GilbertAmerican Gods by Neil GaimanThe Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown
What To Read Next
20,198 books — 24,127 voters

Twilight by Stephenie MeyerBreaking Dawn by Stephenie MeyerNew Moon by Stephenie MeyerEclipse by Stephenie MeyerJonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke
The Worst Books of All Time
8,104 books — 19,875 voters
The Help by Kathryn StockettWater for Elephants by Sara Gruen
What's the Book You Can't Wait to Read This Summer?
13,854 books — 14,642 voters

The Millennium Trilogy by Stieg Larsson
6 Must-Reads For Summer
52 books — 95 voters