2026 Reading Challenge

Listopia > Book Lists Voted on by Five (22 Lists)



China Mountain Zhang by Maureen F. McHughThe Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le GuinTrading in Danger by Elizabeth Moon
Most Under-rated Science Fiction
2,072 books — 2,167 voters
The Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussGraceling by Kristin CashoreA Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin
Hidden Potential Protagonist
71 books — 62 voters

Patient Zero by Jonathan Maberry
Zombies!
1,666 books — 4,317 voters
A Soldier's Duty by Jean JohnsonAn Officer's Duty by Jean JohnsonCordelia's Honor by Lois McMaster BujoldBorders of Infinity by Lois McMaster BujoldBarrayar by Lois McMaster Bujold
Female Hard SF Writers
166 books — 45 voters

Tau Zero by Poul Anderson
best hard science fiction
392 books — 718 voters
China Mountain Zhang by Maureen F. McHughBlack Blade Blues by J.A. Pitts
LGBTQ Science Fiction and Fantasy
2,060 books — 1,962 voters

The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin
Dystopias with gender- or religion-specific phobics
199 books — 91 voters
Feed by Mira GrantMistborn by Brandon SandersonHis Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik
Original Stories . . . a Breath of Fresh Air
12,078 books — 12,187 voters

Embedded by Dan AbnettChina Mountain Zhang by Maureen F. McHughEnder’s Game by Orson Scott CardDune by Frank HerbertThe Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
S&L Top-100 Science Fiction, Fantasy Titles
1,705 books — 2,204 voters
Engaging the Enemy by Elizabeth MoonMarque and Reprisal by Elizabeth MoonTrading in Danger by Elizabeth Moon
Best Female Lead Characters in Sci-Fi
193 books — 59 voters

The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin
James Tiptree, Jr. Award
50 books — 18 voters
An Officer's Duty by Jean JohnsonThe Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
Science Fiction & Fantasy Titles for 2012!
652 books — 1,426 voters

Black Blade Blues by J.A. Pitts
F/F Paranormal and Urban Fantasy
442 books — 571 voters
On Basilisk Station by David WeberTrading in Danger by Elizabeth MoonCommand Decision by Elizabeth MoonEngaging the Enemy by Elizabeth MoonVictory Conditions by Elizabeth Moon
Best Science Fiction Books with Female Main Characters
896 books — 892 voters

Graceling by Kristin Cashore
Books that really should be known and read by a lot more people (YA & Juvenile Fiction)
1,766 books — 1,660 voters
Mistborn by Brandon SandersonA Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le GuinDune by Frank HerbertThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussThe Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin
Best Fantasy: Unique Worlds
637 books — 450 voters

In Fury Born (1) by David WeberOn Basilisk Station by David WeberEnder’s Game by Orson Scott Card
Best Military Science Fiction Books
693 books — 850 voters
Mistborn by Brandon SandersonThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussMagic Casement by Dave DuncanSeventh Son by Orson Scott Card
Most Interesting Magic System
2,650 books — 8,768 voters

Feed by Mira Grant
Post-Apocalyptia
487 books — 400 voters
Storm Front by Jim Butcher
Books For Guys
466 books — 235 voters

Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson
Best Brandon Sanderson Books
58 books — 694 voters
The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
Best Fantasy Series, Trilogies, and Duologies
2,084 books — 11,694 voters