Big Books of 2026

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



Rivers of London by Ben AaronovitchUprooted by Naomi Novik
Best Fantasy of the 2010s
1,630 books — 1,911 voters
Anathem by Neal StephensonWords of Radiance by Brandon Sanderson
Thickest Books Ever
889 books — 2,490 voters

Ancillary Mercy by Ann LeckieSeveneves by Neal StephensonUprooted by Naomi Novik
Hugo 2016 Eligible Works
476 books — 1,085 voters
The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret AtwoodAnimal Farm by George OrwellGood Omens by Terry PratchettCat’s Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut Jr.Wool Omnibus by Hugh Howey
This Is the End...
995 books — 1,592 voters

Ancillary Mercy by Ann LeckieUprooted by Naomi NovikThe Thorn of Emberlain by Scott LynchThe Autumn Republic by Brian McClellanShadows of Self by Brandon Sanderson
Best Science Fiction and Fantasy confirmed for 2015 release
55 books — 131 voters
The Thorn of Emberlain by Scott LynchShadows of Self by Brandon SandersonFirefight by Brandon SandersonThe Autumn Republic by Brian McClellan
Most Anticipated: Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Novels of 2015
449 books — 1,507 voters

Shadows of Self by Brandon SandersonThe Autumn Republic by Brian McClellanFirefight by Brandon SandersonThe End of All Things by John Scalzi
Can't Wait Science Fiction/Fantasy of 2015
589 books — 3,041 voters
Small Favor by Jim ButcherChanges by Jim ButcherRivers of London by Ben AaronovitchGhost Story by Jim ButcherCold Days by Jim Butcher
Best Fantasy-Mystery/Detective
264 books — 333 voters

Steelheart by Brandon SandersonMistborn by Brandon SandersonThe Way of Kings by Brandon SandersonMitosis by Brandon Sanderson
Best Brandon Sanderson Books
58 books — 694 voters
The Twilight Saga by Stephenie MeyerFifty Shades of Grey by E.L. JamesThe Catcher in the Rye by J.D. SalingerCity of Bones by Cassandra ClareTwilight by Stephenie Meyer
I Don't Understand All That Fuss
986 books — 2,577 voters

Rivers of London by Ben AaronovitchKindred by Octavia E. ButlerAmerican Gods by Neil GaimanSnow Crash by Neal StephensonThe Horse and His Boy by C.S. Lewis
Non-Caucasian Protagonists in Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, and Paranormal Romance
2,517 books — 2,759 voters
Rivers of London by Ben AaronovitchStorm Front by Jim ButcherDead Until Dark by Charlaine HarrisThe Big Over Easy by Jasper Fforde
Best Urban Fantasy SERIES
631 books — 3,742 voters

White Night by Jim ButcherRivers of London by Ben AaronovitchGhost Story by Jim ButcherCold Days by Jim Butcher
Urban Fantasy With Male Lead Characters
1,023 books — 1,415 voters
Skin Game by Jim ButcherThe Magician's Land by Lev GrossmanBroken Homes by Ben Aaronovitch
Best Picks: Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Novels of 2014
268 books — 1,275 voters

Skin Game by Jim Butcher
Can't Wait Books of 2014
2,477 books — 15,190 voters
Mistborn by Brandon SandersonThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingStorm Front by Jim ButcherAmerican Gods by Neil Gaiman
Most Interesting Magic System
2,651 books — 8,770 voters

The Doors of Stone by Patrick Rothfuss
Hurry Up and Release It!!!
250 books — 3,785 voters
Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon KrakauerThe Devil in the White City by Erik LarsonFast Food Nation by Eric SchlosserNight by Elie WieselThe Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
Best Non-Fiction (no biographies)
6,239 books — 8,069 voters

A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'EngleTo Say Nothing of the Dog by Connie WillisSnow Crash by Neal StephensonReady Player One by Ernest ClineOld Man's War by John Scalzi
Best Science Fiction & Fantasy Books
8,483 books — 24,760 voters
Ready Player One by Ernest ClineOld Man's War by John ScalziThe Ghost Brigades by John ScalziWool Omnibus by Hugh HoweyAll Clear by Connie Willis
Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century
1,237 books — 8,983 voters

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. LewisMatilda by Roald DahlA Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'EngleLittle House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls WilderA Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Favorite books from my childhood
4,427 books — 7,435 voters
1984 by George OrwellPride and Prejudice by Jane AustenHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingAnimal Farm by George OrwellThe Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Books That Everyone Should Read At Least Once
31,758 books — 120,825 voters

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingA Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'EngleElla Enchanted by Gail Carson LevineEnder’s Game by Orson Scott CardThe Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster
Best Young Adult Books
13,128 books — 80,200 voters