Big Books of 2026

Listopia > Book Lists Voted on by Samantha (8 Lists)



Poison Study by Maria V. SnyderGraceling by Kristin CashoreGrave Mercy by Robin LaFeversMagic Study by Maria V. SnyderFire Study by Maria V. Snyder
Books With Heroes/Heroines Who Are Assassins
1,246 books — 4,625 voters
The Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussThe Wise Man's Fear by Patrick Rothfuss
New Speculative Fiction Stars
1,150 books — 2,723 voters

Fairest by Gail Carson Levine
Magic, Adventure, Romance
2,353 books — 5,143 voters
The Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussHowl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne JonesHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. RowlingThe Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. LewisA Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle
Most Interesting Magic System
2,651 books — 8,770 voters

Poison Study by Maria V. SnyderAlanna by Tamora PierceHowl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne JonesThe Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley
Best "Strong Female" Fantasy Novels
4,493 books — 18,312 voters
The Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussWizard's First Rule by Terry GoodkindThe Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer BradleyThe Princess Bride by William GoldmanAlanna by Tamora Pierce
The Best Epic Fantasy (fiction)
4,234 books — 25,847 voters

Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson LevineFairest by Gail Carson LevineThe Princess Bride by William GoldmanThe Two Princesses of Bamarre by Gail Carson LevineEast by Edith Pattou
The Best Fairytales and Retellings
2,799 books — 9,155 voters
Blue Moon by Laurell K. HamiltonThe Killing Dance by Laurell K. HamiltonBloody Bones by Laurell K. HamiltonBurnt Offerings by Laurell K. HamiltonNarcissus in Chains by Laurell K. Hamilton
Paranormal reads
1,107 books — 617 voters