Recs if you like The Antiquarian's Object of Desire ...

Just a list of books coming out in 2026 that I’m really excited for :) it will be updated as the months go by! It will be a mix of: high fantasy, romance fantasy, sci-fi, gothic, horror, lit fic, historical fiction, retellings, poetry, romance, & more!!

Want to start a life in the cottage, escape from the horror of life and tuck into your corner in the world? Just remember, this could be a cozy corner OR it could be just the opposite of that...

historical romance featuring very smart ladies of academia.

always accepting suggestions for more historical academic ladies.

A growing historical romance book list for the weary bookish time traveler. Not limited to the Regency era.

Tongue in cheek list inspired by the book titled above, here is a list of all the romance books I have read with my IRL book club!

Having a space that embraces the love story and all tropes/themes/sub genres has been so wonderful and is what got me back into my reading journey, so I hope this does that for you!
Books range from YA to 4️⃣🌶️

This is a judgement free zone and some of these books weren't my personal fave but they could be yours 🤗

2 new books are added each month

Books with my very favorite cliched piece of dialogue, “Oh God!” followed by a “That’s not my name.” and all the other smutty little variations.

quotes in the comments for all my fellow sinners

Dark Academia's lighter and cozier counterpart. Mostly fantasy and nature books.

Whether it is dragons, spellwork, potions or any other subject these books give the fantasy genre the STEM treatment with research, academic work and nerdy characters engrossed in the subject they love.

All recommendations are welcome

A warm hug in book form

power couples of historical romances that genuinely just terrify the ton by being true partners 😝

Collecting books that would categorise as romance/romantasy/fantasy with prominent romance subplot that booksandlala has rated 4 stars or higher.

Feel free to suggest more books that would fit into this list, correct wrongly added books or suggest improvements to this list ☺️

Upcoming sequels to beloved fantasy and romance series coming out this year!

Romances with slutty little academics and their even sluttier little glasses. It’s always the quiet ones

Books featuring peak (mostly male) yearning. Will be regularly updated as I come across new titles, and suggestions are welcome and appreciated!

You+Me=4ever