Recs if you like Winter's Orbit...

Not all science fiction is laser battles and intergalactic warfare! This list is aiming for the softer side of sci-fi. The kind where the stars hum quietly, the characters pause to breathe, and discoveries are found within. ✨

I’m attempting to cultivate a collection of books that are low stakes, cozy sci-fi, filled with found family, gentle exploration, and quiet wonder. 😌

If you have recommendations, please leave them in the comments! 📝

Please let me know if there are any I should add.

I'm including books where a character's presence is minimal and every character, conflict, and theme leads back to them. Their absence feels loud. Their past decisions shape the present.

Open for recommendations that meet these parameters 💓 I haven't read all the books in this list but feel fairly confident about their inclusion here, if you believe one of these doesn't fit feel free to discuss in the comments

Queer sci-fi 💫 (Not always in space, I think I've covered most sci-fi subgenres)

a mix of romance and romance-adjacent books starring bisexual main characters.

books with bisexual characters (even if they end up with the opposite sex THEY'RE STILL BI)

Why deal with heterosexuality when you don't have to?

🏳️‍🌈 bisexual books for bi babes - ain't no lie, baby, bi bi bi

this is my favorite niche. all of my favorite books are this. if you like gays and sci fi you might find some new favorites too (constantly updating as I find more btw)

Again, just wanted to make this list because I haven't seen one like it! Leave suggestions if you have some :D

Books on my TBR with LGBTQIA+ characters or themes.

Gimme those space operas, science fiction babes, and interstellar bounty hunters

Space scavengers, aliens, anatomy, crash landings, abductions, talking lions, and Space Army.

Recommendations from three episodes:

There's No Bookbanning in Space, There Are No Wallflowers in Space, Hold by Clair Kent: There Is Nothing Soft in This Book.

Human’s falling in love in space, with Aliens and other Humans

Today (May 22) is Sherlock Holmes Day! Whether you read queerness into the original Holmes stories or not, no one can disagree that this is a wonderful moment to highlight some mystery books starring queer characters! (This list is presented by Duck Prints Press, the indie publisher focused on publishing queer art and stories by queer creators! A group of us collaborate to make these recommendations.)

Title says. Only the first (or not) book of each series are included. Literally any fantasy that is gender nonconforming.

A list of all the books featured as monthly picks for the Illumicrate Sub. ◽️ Not Including sequels or special editions outside of the monthly sub.◽️ I will include new books about a month after release to avoid spoilers.

Want a book where someone thinks they’re a scourge on this planet, someone treats them well, and this is a life altering experience?

Yea me too. We don’t need to talk about it.

I have read and enjoyed all of these books.

cozy sci-fi