Recs if you like Dearly Departed...

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!

Fantasy books with queer rep

ownvoices books across genres by queer men/masc authors that feature queer men as main characters

disclaimer: this is all just based on my own research and may not always be 100% accurate to the author’s identity - feel free to comment any edits or suggestions!

fun/casual lgbt books. predominantly contemporary romance, trying to avoid lit fic. more for when i am looking for a palette cleanse.

The title speaks for itself 🤝

links for the full year in the comments

Will be updated as the year goes on ✨ open to comments ✨

vampires, ghosts, werewolves, etc. all being gay af

the queer romance and fantasy books that are on my tbr (and that i love)

Love who you love, no matter the gender!

M/M books to read in the wonderful month of June, Pride Month. Keep in mind some of these books address dark themes, please check your TW

Mythology retellings (Greek/Roman), and book set in Ancient Greece or Rome.

Queer love with a bit of spooky

Paranormal & monster romances with cosy vibes. Some set in small towns, some not. A mix of books I’ve read and books on my TBR.

based on my love for Fall

fave m/m books