Big Books of 2026

Listopia > Book Lists Voted on by Michele (31 Lists)



Swordspoint by Ellen KushnerPoint of Hopes by Melissa ScottPassing Strange by Ellen KlagesRomancing the Inventor by Gail CarrigerThe Affair of the Mysterious Letter by Alexis Hall
LGBTQ+ Fantasy with Queer Protagonists
198 books — 29 voters
Storm Front by Jim ButcherNeverwhere by Neil GaimanBitten by Kelley ArmstrongDark Lover by J.R. WardGuilty Pleasures by Laurell K. Hamilton
The Best Urban Fantasy
4,404 books — 12,549 voters

Kushiel's Dart by Jacqueline CareySwordspoint by Ellen KushnerThe Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky ChambersSoulless by Gail CarrigerPoint of Hopes by Melissa Scott
LGBTQ Science Fiction and Fantasy
2,063 books — 1,960 voters
The Hanged Man by K.D. EdwardsAmnesty by Lara Elena DonnellyThe True Queen by Zen Cho
2019 Queer SFF
153 books — 367 voters

When We Were Magic by Sarah GaileyStormsong by C.L. Polk
2020 Queer Sci-Fi Fantasy
197 books — 401 voters
The City We Became by N.K. JemisinPeace Talks by Jim ButcherNetwork Effect by Martha WellsSmoke Bitten by Patricia Briggs
Can't Wait Books of 2020
1,121 books — 2,485 voters

Network Effect by Martha WellsStormsong by C.L. Polk
Can't Wait Sci-Fi/Fantasy of 2020
516 books — 1,305 voters
The City in the Middle of the Night by Charlie Jane AndersPeace Talks by Jim ButcherMiddlegame by Seanan McGuireThe Hanged Man by K.D. Edwards
Can't Wait Science Fiction/Fantasy of 2019
594 books — 1,724 voters

Peace Talks by Jim ButcherBattle Ground by Jim ButcherMiddlegame by Seanan McGuireThe Hanged Man by K.D. EdwardsThe City in the Middle of the Night by Charlie Jane Anders
Can't Wait Books of 2019
1,500 books — 3,365 voters
Tricks for Free by Seanan McGuireNight and Silence by Seanan McGuire
Can't Wait Books of 2018
1,208 books — 4,457 voters

The Beast by J.R. WardBlood Vow by J.R. WardFire Touched by Patricia BriggsMagic Binds by Ilona AndrewsMarked in Flesh by Anne Bishop
Best New Paranormal Books 2016/2017
112 books — 229 voters
A Conjuring of Light by V.E. SchwabThe Olympian Affair by Jim Butcher
Can't Wait Science Fiction/Fantasy of 2017
333 books — 1,382 voters

The Perdition Score by Richard KadreyA Gathering of Shadows by V.E. SchwabChildren of Earth and Sky by Guy Gavriel KayFire Touched by Patricia Briggs
Can't Wait Science Fiction/Fantasy of 2016
432 books — 1,812 voters
Shadow Rites by Faith HunterBrotherhood in Death by J.D. RobbBlood of the Earth by Faith HunterBlood in Her Veins by Faith HunterOnce Broken Faith by Seanan McGuire
The "Can't Wait" Books of 2016
1,249 books — 4,493 voters

A Gathering of Shadows by V.E. SchwabMarked in Flesh by Anne BishopFire Touched by Patricia BriggsMagic Binds by Ilona AndrewsThe Beast by J.R. Ward
Can't Wait Books of 2016
1,359 books — 6,390 voters
Paladin of Souls by Lois McMaster BujoldThe Gate to Women's Country by Sheri S. Tepper
Speculative fiction heroines who are 40+
127 books — 56 voters

The Shepherd's Crown by Terry PratchettThe Aeronaut's Windlass by Jim Butcher
Can't Wait Science Fiction/Fantasy of 2015
585 books — 3,038 voters
A Red-Rose Chain by Seanan McGuireMagic Shifts by Ilona AndrewsThe Drafter by Kim HarrisonAlien in Chief by Gini Koch
2015 Paranormal Romance/Urban Fantasy (July - December)
249 books — 876 voters

The Shadows by J.R. WardVision in Silver by Anne BishopDark Heir by Faith HunterDead Ice by Laurell K. HamiltonPocket Apocalypse by Seanan McGuire
2015 Paranormal Romance/Urban Fantasy (January - June)
318 books — 1,827 voters
The Shadows by J.R. WardVision in Silver by Anne BishopManners & Mutiny by Gail Carriger
The "Can't Wait" Books of 2015
2,182 books — 11,526 voters

The Doors of Stone by Patrick Rothfuss
Forthcoming Books
225 books — 684 voters
The Witch with No Name by Kim HarrisonThe Winter Long by Seanan McGuireBroken Soul by Faith HunterLow Midnight by Carrie VaughnHidden by Benedict Jacka
2014 Paranormal Romance/Urban Fantasy (July - December)
386 books — 2,330 voters

Ménage by Emma Holly
Books with the Hottest Sex!
3,746 books — 3,750 voters
Doors of Stone by Patrick RothfussSkin Game by Jim ButcherThe King by J.R. WardNight Broken by Patricia BriggsThe Undead Pool by Kim Harrison
Most anticipated books of 2014
2,183 books — 9,125 voters

Skin Game by Jim ButcherNight Broken by Patricia BriggsThe Undead Pool by Kim Harrison
Can't Wait Science Fiction/Fantasy of 2014
508 books — 2,293 voters
A Shiver of Light by Laurell K. HamiltonThe Winter Long by Seanan McGuireThe Undead Pool by Kim HarrisonThe King by J.R. WardNight Broken by Patricia Briggs
Can't Wait Books of 2014
2,471 books — 15,147 voters

The King by J.R. WardNight Broken by Patricia BriggsThe Undead Pool by Kim HarrisonBlack Arts by Faith HunterMurder of Crows by Anne Bishop
2014 Paranormal Romance/Urban Fantasy (January - June)
553 books — 2,281 voters
Aunt Dimity and the Wishing Well by Nancy AthertonQueen of Hearts by Rhys Bowen
Most Anticipated Mysteries of 2014
130 books — 371 voters

You Slay Me by Katie MacAlisterSoulless by Gail CarrigerUndead and Unemployed by MaryJanice Davidson
Best Funny Paranormal Romances
881 books — 1,712 voters
The Winds of Winter by George R.R. MartinThe Doors of Stone by Patrick RothfussA Dream of Spring by George R.R. Martin
Hurry Up and Release It!!!
252 books — 3,789 voters


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