Big Books of 2026

Listopia > Book Lists Voted on by Charis (16 Lists)



Asterios Polyp by David Mazzucchelli
Comics That Challenge the Reader
85 books — 39 voters
Berlin, Vol. 1 by Jason LutesWhat It Is by Lynda BarryA Contract with God and Other Tenement Stories by Will EisnerLogicomix by Apostolos DoxiadisBlankets by Craig Thompson
Required Reading Graphic Novels
1,173 books — 2,013 voters

The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin
Reddit's Favorite Science Fiction
86 books — 87 voters
Assassin's Apprentice by Robin HobbAssassin's Apprentice / Royal Assassin by Robin HobbRoyal Assassin by Robin HobbAssassin's Quest by Robin HobbMistborn by Brandon Sanderson
SF/F Assassins!
307 books — 803 voters

The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin
LGBTQ Science Fiction and Fantasy
2,063 books — 1,960 voters
Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. ButlerWild Seed by Octavia E. ButlerA Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le GuinLilith's Brood by Octavia E. Butler
Non-Caucasian Protagonists in Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, and Paranormal Romance
2,514 books — 2,756 voters

The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret AtwoodA Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle
Best Science Fiction With a Female Protagonist
1,390 books — 2,824 voters
Good Omens by Terry Pratchett
Science Fiction and Fantasy Must Reads
3,946 books — 5,019 voters

Assassin's Apprentice by Robin HobbMistborn by Brandon SandersonAssassin's Quest by Robin HobbRoyal Assassin by Robin Hobb
Books With Heroes/Heroines Who Are Assassins
1,238 books — 4,620 voters
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper LeeThe Giver by Lois LowryThe Ultimate Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas AdamsNight by Elie Wiesel
Best Books of the 20th Century
7,807 books — 49,785 voters

The Giver by Lois LowryTo Kill a Mockingbird by Harper LeeThe Hobbit, or There and Back Again by J.R.R. TolkienA Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle
Best Young Adult Books
13,096 books — 80,177 voters
Mistborn by Brandon SandersonSabriel by Garth NixThe Golden Compass by Philip PullmanStorm Front by Jim ButcherAssassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb
Most Interesting Magic System
2,646 books — 8,767 voters

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper LeeHowl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne JonesSabriel by Garth Nix
Best Female Lead Characters
4,846 books — 5,882 voters
Life of Pi by Yann MartelJ.R.R. Tolkien 4-Book Boxed Set by J.R.R. TolkienTo Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Best Books Ever
76,167 books — 283,198 voters