Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together.
Today, the topic is Books With a High Page Count. I went through my bookshelves and found 10 books with 800 or more pages. These are some chonky books! Let’s check them out!
1. Les Miserables – 1463 Pages
Victor Hugo’s tale of injustice, heroism and love follows the fortunes of Jean Valjean, an escaped convict determined to put his criminal past behind him.
But his attempts to become a respected member of the community are constantly put under threat: by his own conscience, when, owing to a case of mistaken identity, another man is arrested in his place; and by the relentless investigations of the dogged Inspector Javert.
It is not simply for himself that Valjean must stay free, however, for he has sworn to protect the baby daughter of Fantine, driven to prostitution by poverty.
2. Kingdom of Ash – 984 Pages
Aelin Galathynius has vowed to save her people ― but at a tremendous cost. Locked within an iron coffin by the Queen of the Fae, Aelin must draw upon her fiery will as she endures months of torture. The knowledge that yielding to Maeve will doom those she loves keeps her from breaking, but her resolve is unraveling with each passing day…
With Aelin captured, friends and allies are scattered to different fates. Some bonds will grow even deeper, while others will be severed forever. As destinies weave together at last, all must fight if Erilea is to have any hope of salvation.
Years in the making, Sarah J. Maas’s New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series draws to an explosive conclusion as Aelin fights to save herself―and the promise of a better world.
3. To Sleep in a Sea of Stars – 880 Pages
Kira Navárez dreamed of life on new worlds
Now she’s awakened a nightmare
During a routine survey mission on an uncolonized planet, Kira finds an alien relic. At first she’s delighted, but elation turns to terror when the ancient dust around her begins to move.
As war erupts among the stars, Kira is launched into a galaxy-spanning odyssey of discovery and transformation. First contact isn’t at all what she imagined, and events push her to the very limits of what it means to be human.
While Kira faces her own horrors, Earth and its colonies stand upon the brink of annihilation. Now, Kira might be humanity’s greatest and final hope . . .
4. A Day of Fallen Night – 868 Pages
In A Day of Fallen Night, Samantha Shannon sweeps readers back to the universe of Priory of the Orange Tree and into the lives of four women, showing us a course of events that shaped their world for generations to come.
Tunuva Melim is a sister of the Priory. For fifty years, she has trained to slay wyrms – but none have appeared since the Nameless One, and the younger generation is starting to question the Priory’s purpose.
To the north, in the Queendom of Inys, Sabran the Ambitious has married the new King of Hróth, narrowly saving both realms from ruin. Their daughter, Glorian, trails in their shadow – exactly where she wants to be.
The dragons of the East have slept for centuries. Dumai has spent her life in a Seiikinese mountain temple, trying to wake the gods from their long slumber. Now someone from her mother’s past is coming to upend her fate.
When the Dreadmount erupts, bringing with it an age of terror and violence, these women must find the strength to protect humankind from a devastating threat.
5. Outlander – 850 Pages
The year is 1945. Claire Randall, a former combat nurse, is just back from the war and reunited with her husband on a second honeymoon when she walks through a standing stone in one of the ancient circles that dot the British Isles. Suddenly she is a Sassenach—an “outlander”—in a Scotland torn by war and raiding border clans in the year of Our Lord…1743.
Hurled back in time by forces she cannot understand, Claire is catapulted into the intrigues of lairds and spies that may threaten her life, and shatter her heart. For here James Fraser, a gallant young Scots warrior, shows her a love so absolute that Claire becomes a woman torn between fidelity and desire—and between two vastly different men in two irreconcilable lives.
6. The Priory of the Orange Tree – 848 Pages
A world divided. A queendom without an heir. An ancient enemy awakens.
The House of Berethnet has ruled Inys for a thousand years. Still unwed, Queen Sabran the Ninth must conceive a daughter to protect her realm from destruction – but assassins are getting closer to her door.
Ead Duryan is an outsider at court. Though she has risen to the position of lady-in-waiting, she is loyal to a hidden society of mages. Ead keeps a watchful eye on Sabran, secretly protecting her with forbidden magic.
Across the dark sea, Tané has trained to be a dragonrider since she was a child, but is forced to make a choice that could see her life unravel.
Meanwhile, the divided East and West refuse to parley, and forces of chaos are rising from their sleep.
7. House of Flame and Shadow – 835 Pages
The stunning third book in the sexy, action-packed Crescent City series, following the global bestsellers House of Earth and Blood and House of Sky and Breath.
Bryce Quinlan never expected to see a world other than Midgard, but now that she has, all she wants is to get back. Everything she loves is in Midgard: her family, her friends, her mate. Stranded in a strange new world, she’s going to need all her wits about her to get home again. And that’s no easy feat when she has no idea who to trust.
Hunt Athalar has found himself in some deep holes in his life, but this one might be the deepest of all. After a few brief months with everything he ever wanted, he’s in the Asteri’s dungeons again, stripped of his freedom and without a clue as to Bryce’s fate. He’s desperate to help her, but until he can escape the Asteri’s leash, his hands are quite literally tied.
In this sexy, breathtaking sequel to the #1 bestsellers House of Earth and Blood and House of Sky and Breath, Sarah J. Maas’s Crescent City series reaches new heights as Bryce and Hunt’s world is brought to the brink of collapse-with its future resting on their shoulders.
8. Archeron – 806 Pages
Eleven thousand years ago, a god was born. Cursed into the body of a human, Acheron spent a lifetime of shame. But the strongest steel is forged from the fires of hell…
Acheron’s human death unleashed an unspeakable horror that almost destroyed the earth. Then, brought back against his will, he became the sole defender of mankind. Only it was never that simple. For centuries, Acheron has fought for our survival and hidden a past he’ll do anything to keep concealed. Until a lone woman who refuses to be intimidated by him threatens his very existence. Now his survival―and ours―hinges on hers, and old enemies reawaken and unite to kill them both. War has never been more deadly…or more fun.
9. House of Sky and Breath – 805 Pages
Bryce Quinlan and Hunt Athalar are trying to get back to normal―they may have saved Crescent City, but with so much upheaval in their lives lately, they mostly want a chance to relax. Slow down. Figure out what the future holds.
The Asteri have kept their word so far, leaving Bryce and Hunt alone. But with the rebels chipping away at the Asteri’s power, the threat the rulers pose is growing. As Bryce, Hunt, and their friends get pulled into the rebels’ plans, the choice becomes clear: stay silent while others are oppressed, or fight for what’s right. And they’ve never been very good at staying silent.
In this sexy, action-packed sequel to the #1 bestseller House of Earth and Blood, Sarah J. Maas weaves a captivating story of a world about to explode―and the people who will do anything to save it.
10. House of Earth and Blood – 803 Pages
Bound by blood.
Tempted by desire.
Unleashed by destiny.
Bryce Quinlan had the perfect life—working hard all day and partying all night—until a demon murdered her closest friends, leaving her bereft, wounded, and alone. When the accused is behind bars but the crimes start up again, Bryce finds herself at the heart of the investigation. She’ll do whatever it takes to avenge their deaths.
Hunt Athalar is a notorious Fallen angel, now enslaved to the Archangels he once attempted to overthrow. His brutal skills and incredible strength have been set to one purpose—to assassinate his boss’s enemies, no questions asked. But with a demon wreaking havoc in the city, he’s offered an irresistible deal: help Bryce find the murderer, and his freedom will be within reach.
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As Bryce and Hunt dig deep into Crescent City’s underbelly, they discover a dark power that threatens everything and everyone they hold dear, and they find, in each other, a blazing passion—one that could set them both free, if they’d only let it.
With unforgettable characters, sizzling romance, and page-turning suspense, this richly inventive new fantasy series by #1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas delves into the heartache of loss, the price of freedom—and the power of love.
Great picks! I had Priory on my list today as well. I’m kind of surprised that I missed Outlander though because I swear that book is still on my TBR 😂
Thanks, Dini! I’ve seen Priory on a few lists today. It’s definitely a chonker!
I’m slowly working my way toward KINGDOM OF ASH. On HEIR OF FIRE right now!
Nice!!! Are you loving it?
Def enjoying it! Don’t know yet if I’ll like it more than CC…we’ll see!
I think SJM books are probably the longest I’ve read – although I did do Outlander and the first several Game of Thrones as well. 🙂
Those are all lengthy reads!
Long books are ones I don’t mind reading- everyone has a different definition of how many pages they start at.
Some of the long books I read: seems to be mostly classics
1. Les Misérables
2. Nicholas Nickleby
3. Don Quixote
4. Part of the Harry Potter series- always forget which ones
5. Bleak House
6. The Illiad/The Odyssey
Seems to be hard to think of others at the current moment right now
I’ve noticed a lot of classics and fantasy on people’s lists today!
Wouldn’t be surprised
Great picks! One day I will tackle Les Miz… when I’m brave enough haha.
Thank you!Les Mis is definitely a time commitment. lol
These are definitely chunky reads!
Those SJM books are chunky! Looks like everyone has Kingdom of Ash and Priory on their lists!
Yes, I’ve seen both on several lists today. lol
Actually I could have filled my entire list with books by SJM LOL! I decided against it and left them out completely. Although I loved them! The other 2 I’ve read were a DNF: Priory and To Sleep In a Sea of Stars.
My TTT: https://laurieisreading.com/2025/08/19/top-ten-tuesday-the-beasts/
lol – She has so many books that fit this category. Sorry you didn’t enjoy the other two. I’ve heard mixed things about both.
The Crescent City books are sooo big. Still love them though!! haha. I forgot to have Priory on my list.
Yes!! A lot of her books are super long! But I’m obsessed with them all. lol
I’ve seen a lot of fantasy books on lists this week. I haven’t read any of these, but have had Outlander on my TBR shelf for a long time.
Yes, I noticed a lot of fantasy books too. I checked out your list. You have some good ones!
I loved Priory and A Day of Fallen Night. I’ve just read the next prequel and couldn’t believe how short it was!
Les Miserables for the win! 🙂 I think it’s probably the longest book I ever read. I love the Outlander series, and it’s been fun seeing it on so many lists this week!
Great selection! I’ve been meaning to read The Priory of the Orange Tree, but its size is too intimidating.
I have had a brand new copy of Priory sitting unread on my bookshelves for so long that I’d be embarrassed if it wasn’t a totally intimidating chonk. I love SJM, and I *am* mortified to admit that I preordered House of Flame and Shadow. In my defense, I have a lot of competition for my time and can barely manage staying functional while becoming responsible for my mom – how do you parents do it?
I love a chunky fantasy book but I’ve somehow only gotten to two of these so far – Priory & Kingdom Of Ash. I do want to try the Crescent City books sometime but after I had mixed feelings about the ACOTAR series I’ve been nervous 🙈 although I did adore each and every Throne Of Glass book.