Recs if you like The Last Contract of Isako...

books featuring older women protagonists, age 30 and up, in sci-fi and fantasy. for books containing multiple povs/protagonists, older fmcs should hold equal weight and presence in the story as other mcs. ideally, aiming for more women centred additions, but open to all suggestions and feedback!

sci-fi visions of BIPOC cultures on other planets or in space. recommendations always welcome!

Stories of the elderly misbehaving at astonishing rates! Murder, robbery, and fraud abound!

This list is typically focused on elderly protagonists that currently partake in crimes. I will consider books concerning elderly protagonists that committed crimes when they were younger and are dealing with the consequences later in life. Any and all crimes count, but preferential treatment is given to murder.

A list of well-rated sci-fi and fantasy books featuring a woman who's 30 or older as the main character. I'm open to recommendations - I'd love this list to be long

Books set in an Asian or Asian-inspired setting or incorporates elements of an Asian culture or mythology. Only the first book in a series is listed.

Science fiction and fantasy books with female protagonists who are NOT teenage girls!

Here's every book so far from BOTM's monthly shortlist since February 2015 for anyone who wants to read them all like I do!

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!!

Hii, everyone ♡ I am a very big fan of the booktuber @caricanread so I thought I would make a list of all the books she has read this year! ✰

Yes, we’re judging (and celebrating!) the most creative and interesting book covers released this year. Mostly featuring cool typography, stunning illustrations, and exciting colour palettes. Not limited by genre but sticking with young adult and adult books. (This is an anti AI cover list)

No I am not a white girl who ‘is newly Chinese’. But I am a white girl WHO LITERALLY WILL CONSUME ANY ASIAN FANTASY I CAN GET MY HANDS ON!!! Like literally fly me away because these authors and their worlds are SO GOOD!!!

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

a collection of books im interested in which are releasing this year (2026). no particular order

Based on the HRCYED 3.0 prompt! Books with weather or natural disasters/phenomena on the cover (at least one version), including: rain, storms, lightning, clouds, snowfall, fog, sunshine, tornados, earthquakes, wildfires, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis.

Not an exhaustive list - feel free to suggest titles! I tried to keep it more focused on books that fit the prompt but would be harder to find (i.e. ones that don't have the key words in the title).

Wanting to read something new in fantasy or romance that isn’t going to make you wait around in agony for a sequel? I’ve got you.

All the Illumicrate, Afterlight, Evernight, Starbright, etc. picks for 2026

Come for the futuristic, gritty city vibes, stay for the outcasts fighting corrupt systems.

This list includes a range range of cyberpunk and urban fantasy books not always featured in classic lists. Cyberpunk sci-fi often features high tech science-based futures, action and adventure, and outcasts fighting against systems. Urban fantasy has a similar feel, but uses fantasy elements like magic. Come enjoy some near-futuristic worlds bursting with creativity and scrappy characters.

a non comprehensive list of books you should keep an eye on in 2026

a mix of fantasy, mystery, thriller, historical and contemporary novels when you don’t want to commit to another series

r/fantasy bingo complete hard mode for 2026, books will be added for each bingo category in the comments and to the list as they are completed.