Recs if you like Public Access Afterworld...

We should all be reading queer, all year, but this list is full of upcoming queer books of all makes and models coming out in 2026. If you have a rec to add, just please keep in mind we’re looking for 2026 releases!

Books recommended by musician Lucy Dacus, a solo artist and member of the band boygenius. Pulled from her goodreads list.

ode to I Saw the TV Glow and trans women

All the 2026 BOTM monthly, add on, and Allurial titles

did you love creepypastas like ben drowned, candle cove or smile dog as a kid? then analog horror might be for you! while this isn't an exhaustive list of all possible analog horror books, it's what i consider a good start. happy reading ♡

queer & trans stories of screens and robots

"Weird girl literature" by trans authors and/or featuring trans experiences

💜 yarnandbooks

Books I’ve read that either take place in Michigan at some point or mentions Michigan. Updated as I remember or come across them.

Trans (mostly by trans authors) and some Queer horror (that can be read as a trans story)

💜 yarnandbooks

We are the weirdos mister

Anything where a significant portion of the story either involves the internet or takes place online

💜 yarnandbooks

Books about paranormal/extraterrestrial detective agencies and espionage

From the New York Public Library. This is their adult fiction horror list for 2026

Mixed genres but all 2SLGBTQIA+

a lot of eldest sister trauma