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Listopia > Book Lists Voted on by Sheila (18 Lists)



Solaris by Stanisław LemStand on Zanzibar by John BrunnerBlindsight by Peter WattsDo Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. DickDhalgren by Samuel R. Delany
Best Science Fiction & Fantasy Books
8,771 books — 25,806 voters
The Devil in the White City by Erik LarsonSabriel by Garth NixThe Alienist by Caleb CarrWool Omnibus by Hugh HoweyRendezvous with Rama by Arthur C. Clarke
Books That Should Be Made Into Movies
32,620 books — 70,141 voters

The Obelisk Gate by N.K. JemisinCompany Town by Madeline AshbyThe Stars Are Legion by Kameron HurleyA Gathering of Shadows by V.E. SchwabAll the Birds in the Sky by Charlie Jane Anders
Anticipated speculative fiction of 2016
79 books — 61 voters
A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. SchwabThe Library at Mount Char by Scott HawkinsThe Fifth Season by N.K. JemisinThe Thrilling Adventures of Lovelace and Babbage by Sydney PaduaSignal to Noise by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Hugo 2016 Eligible Works
477 books — 1,085 voters

Perdido Street Station by China MiévilleViriconium by M. John HarrisonÆgypt by John Crowley
New Weird Books
209 books — 156 voters
Solaris by Stanisław LemBlindsight by Peter WattsEmbassytown by China MiévilleIncandescence by Greg Egan
Non-Humanoid Aliens
82 books — 49 voters

Mistborn by Brandon SandersonWarbreaker by Brandon SandersonFlesh and Fire by Laura Anne GilmanThe Black Prism by Brent WeeksShip of Magic by Robin Hobb
Most Interesting Magic System
2,721 books — 8,929 voters
Blindsight by Peter WattsSolaris by Stanisław LemLilith's Brood by Octavia E. ButlerThe Color of Distance by Amy ThomsonRemnant Population by Elizabeth Moon
First Contact
294 books — 438 voters

The Killing Moon by N.K. JemisinHalf World by Hiromi GotoAkata Witch by Nnedi OkoraforCloud of Sparrows by Takashi MatsuokaAcacia by David Anthony Durham
Fantasy Novels with 'Nonwestern' Settings
61 books — 32 voters
Perdido Street Station by China MiévilleViriconium by M. John HarrisonLight by M. John HarrisonAnnihilation by Jeff Vandermeer
Best Weird Fiction Books
1,264 books — 1,174 voters

A Fire Upon the Deep by Vernor VingeConsider Phlebas by Iain M. BanksSundiver by David BrinAncillary Justice by Ann Leckie
Excellent Space Opera
1,128 books — 3,904 voters
A Fire Upon the Deep by Vernor VingeStartide Rising by David BrinStand on Zanzibar by John BrunnerDreamsnake by Vonda N. McIntyre
Favorite Novels Which Won the Hugo Award
89 books — 1,627 voters

Shadow & Claw by Gene WolfeAssassin's Apprentice by Robin HobbMistborn by Brandon SandersonGraceling by Kristin CashoreA Shadow in Summer by Daniel Abraham
Best Fantasy Series, Trilogies, and Duologies
2,223 books — 12,270 voters
Graceling by Kristin CashoreSabriel by Garth NixThe Wee Free Men by Terry PratchettThe Golden Compass by Philip PullmanBitterblue by Kristin Cashore
Best "Strong Female" Fantasy Novels
4,848 books — 19,113 voters

The Wee Free Men by Terry PratchettHero by Alethea KontisGod Stalk by P.C. Hodgell
Best Kick-Ass Female Characters From YA and Children's Fantasy and Science Fiction
3,292 books — 8,895 voters
Graceling by Kristin CashoreSabriel by Garth NixThe Golden Compass by Philip Pullman
Best Young Adult Books
13,323 books — 80,573 voters

1984 by George OrwellBrave New World by Aldous HuxleyRiddley Walker by Russell HobanShip Breaker by Paolo BacigalupiDhalgren by Samuel R. Delany
Best Dystopian and Post-Apocalyptic Fiction
4,039 books — 26,780 voters
Fermat's Enigma by Simon SinghThe Code Book by Simon SinghWhat Is Mathematics? An Elementary Approach to Ideas and Methods by Richard CourantThe Man Who Loved Only Numbers by Paul Hoffman
Best Books About Mathematics
458 books — 675 voters