I like about any hardwood seasoned and reasonably dry. I mix in some pine now and then to use it up and I like its smell. I like almost everything about cherry but it isn't the tops in btu's, never the less I am presently burning some large split dense looking pieces that been seasoned 2 + years that burn wonderful. Been 30 ish degrees and about 1 piece at a time 3 to 5 hour intervals is keeping the small old leaky house 70ish.
I like most for what they are and use my wood accordingly, it would be easier for me to say what I don't like. Willow, Cottonwood, Aspen, and some sappy pines just aren't worth the effort if you have good woods. To much feeding the fire and tons of ashes to get rid of. I find dry well seasoned dead standing pines make a good hot fire that heats the house quick. Since I learned to add the pine after the chimney is already warmed up good and thorough, creosote hasn't been a problem. I usually burn about 1/2 cord pine a year, 3 to 4 cord pin,black,white oaks,cherry,black locust,mulberry,silver + red maple,river birch with small amounts of red and white cedar,plum, apple,Hickory and this and that. Black locust, white oak, Hickory, black oak are my favorites if I am leaving the house for many hours in cold weather.