Recs if you like The Lost Book of Lancelot...
so, you pulled the sword from the stone, now what?
were you a fan of BBCโs Merlin? did you like the King Arthur subplot of Once Upon a Time? have you ever dreamt about pulling a sword from a stone? this list of Arthurian inspired books is for you!
disclaimer: I have not read all of these books
as always, taking any and all suggestions!!
Queer knights, paladins and warriors
LGBTQ+ Books, novellas, graphic novels and anthologies featuring lgbtq+ knights, paladins or warriors in the main cast!
2026 Debuts with LGBTQIA+ Rep
A curated list of 2026 debuts, all with LGBTQIA+ representation
protectors
bodyguards, knights & royal guards
Read the Rainbow: LGBTQ+ Pride Picks (Fiction)
Shamelessly yoinked from a certain other reading app that shall not be named... this is a list of recently published (2025-2026) LGBTQ+ fiction across a spectrum of genres and identities!
(Disclaimer: I haven't read most of these, but so many compelling covers made me want to save them all in a list to continue referencing into the future.)
Camelot Calling
Books about/inspired by Arthurian Legends
Arthuriana for the ages
Arthurian history, mythology, legends, fantasy, and retellings from history and modernity, as well as books and stories directly inspired by Arthurian myth. Series include just the first book as this list started to get very long
Queer Arthuriana
Queer retellings of Arthurian stories
Queer Fantasy Romance in Kingdoms
Queer Books that will take you on an adventure with knights and kings/queens and castles and fae and dragons and more
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