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Listopia > Book Lists Voted on by Martin (29 Lists)



Emperor of Thorns by Mark LawrenceKing of Thorns by Mark LawrenceThe Left Hand of God by Paul HoffmanPrince of Thorns by Mark Lawrence
The anti-hero in fiction
344 books — 300 voters
Slaves of Socorro by John FlanaganThe Kings of Clonmel by John FlanaganThe Recruit by Robert Muchamore
Books Like Alex Rider
540 books — 366 voters

The Shadow Throne by Jennifer A. NielsenThe Broken Eye by Brent WeeksThe Revenge of Seven by Pittacus Lore
Can't Wait Books of 2014
2,475 books — 15,188 voters
The Enchanter Heir by Cinda Williams ChimaFall of a Kingdom by Hilari BellThe Demon King by Cinda Williams ChimaKingslayer by Honor RaconteurFaith of the Fallen by Terry Goodkind
Military Fantasy
300 books — 588 voters

Prince of Fools by Mark LawrenceThe Broken Eye by Brent Weeks
Can't Wait Science Fiction/Fantasy of 2014
510 books — 2,298 voters
The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
Tor Best SFF Novels of the Decade Readers Poll (2000-2009)
18 books — 69 voters

The Black Prism by Brent WeeksThe Blinding Knife by Brent WeeksThe Way of Shadows by Brent WeeksEnder’s Game by Orson Scott CardThe Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
Must Read SciFi/Fantasy
203 books — 209 voters
The Black Prism by Brent WeeksWizard's First Rule by Terry GoodkindHis Dark Materials by Philip PullmanThe Night Angel Trilogy by Brent WeeksThe Ruins of Gorlan by John Flanagan
The Best Epic Fantasy (fiction)
4,236 books — 25,848 voters

The Demon King by Cinda Williams ChimaThe Exiled Queen by Cinda Williams ChimaThe Gray Wolf Throne by Cinda Williams ChimaThe False Prince by Jennifer A. NielsenThe Ruins of Gorlan by John Flanagan
Young Adult and Middle Grade Fantasy from The Enchanted Inkpot
287 books — 611 voters
The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
Best New Fantasy Novel
303 books — 789 voters

The Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussThe Wise Man's Fear by Patrick RothfussThe Way of Shadows by Brent WeeksArtemis Fowl by Eoin ColferThe Night Angel Trilogy by Brent Weeks
Best Fantasy Books of the 21st Century
3,064 books — 9,916 voters
The Royal Ranger by John FlanaganThe House of Hades by Rick Riordan
Best books of October, 2013
106 books — 322 voters

The Crimson Crown by Cinda Williams ChimaPlague by Michael GrantThe Gray Wolf Throne by Cinda Williams ChimaThe Warrior Heir by Cinda Williams ChimaThe Exiled Queen by Cinda Williams Chima
Books I want, Books I need, Books I must have (you get the point)
565 books — 512 voters
Wizard's First Rule by Terry GoodkindFaith of the Fallen by Terry GoodkindStone of Tears by Terry GoodkindConfessor by Terry GoodkindChainfire by Terry Goodkind
Best Sword of Truth Book
21 books — 113 voters

The Doors of Stone by Patrick RothfussThe Winds of Winter by George R.R. Martin
Hurry Up and Release It!!!
250 books — 3,785 voters
The Runaway King by Jennifer A. NielsenEmperor of Thorns by Mark Lawrence
YA Novels of 2013
1,519 books — 10,488 voters

Light by Michael GrantHorde by Ann AguirreThe Fall of Five by Pittacus Lore
Can't Wait Books of 2013
2,491 books — 11,686 voters
The Ruins of Gorlan by John FlanaganArtemis Fowl by Eoin ColferThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussThe Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
Best Fantasy Series, Trilogies, and Duologies
2,086 books — 11,753 voters

The Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussThe Way of Shadows by Brent WeeksShadow's Edge by Brent WeeksBeyond the Shadows by Brent WeeksWizard's First Rule by Terry Goodkind
Medieval Fantasy Books
492 books — 908 voters
The Way of Shadows by Brent WeeksShadow's Edge by Brent WeeksBeyond the Shadows by Brent Weeks
Books With Heroes/Heroines Who Are Assassins
1,246 books — 4,625 voters

Ashfall by Mike MullinGone by Michael GrantLife As We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer
Apocalypse Challenge
110 books — 187 voters
Wizard's First Rule by Terry GoodkindRedwall by Brian JacquesThe Way of Shadows by Brent Weeks
Sword and Laser Fantasy List
1,005 books — 1,735 voters

Emperor of Thorns by Mark LawrenceThe Crown Tower by Michael J. SullivanLight by Michael GrantThe Runaway King by Jennifer A. Nielsen
Can't Wait Science Fiction/Fantasy of 2013
628 books — 2,905 voters
Airman by Eoin ColferI Am Number Four by Pittacus LoreSon of the Mob by Gordon Korman
Books Told From The Male Point of View
480 books — 149 voters

Gone by Michael GrantUnwind by Neal ShustermanI Am Number Four by Pittacus LoreThe Golden Compass by Philip PullmanLies by Michael Grant
If You Loved The Hunger Games
775 books — 1,350 voters
The Crimson Crown by Cinda Williams ChimaThe Last Guardian by Eoin ColferOutpost by Ann Aguirre
Can't Wait Books of 2012
2,516 books — 15,080 voters

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Sequoyah Intermediate Nominees 2011
15 books — 8 voters