Big Books of 2026

Listopia > Book Lists Voted on by Jennifer (7 Lists)



The Perfect Storm by Sebastian JungerIn the Heart of the Sea by Nathaniel PhilbrickRed Sky in Mourning by Tami Oldham AshcraftWreck of the Carl D by Michael SchumacherMighty Fitz by Michael Schumacher
Narrative Nonfiction: Set at Sea
225 books — 9 voters
A History of America in Thirty-Six Postage Stamps by Chris WestThe Smithsonian's History of America in 101 Objects by Richard KurinThe Civil War in 50 Objects by Harold HolzerHistory of Baseball in 100 Objects by Josh LeventhalA History of the World in 100 Objects by Neil MacGregor
History Through Material Objects
203 books — 8 voters

The Gate Keeper by Charles Todd
Most Anticipated Mysteries 2018
120 books — 173 voters
The Submission by Amy WaldmanThe Leftovers by Tom Perrotta
New York Times 100 Notable Books of 2011 (fiction and nonfiction)
100 books — 35 voters

Beat the Reaper by Josh Bazell
Best books of January, 2009
17 books — 27 voters
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott FitzgeraldThe Lorax by Dr. SeussInvisible Man by Ralph EllisonThe Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck
Best Books of the 20th Century
7,807 books — 49,789 voters

The Game of Kings by Dorothy Dunnett
Best Historical Fiction
7,392 books — 25,577 voters