Recs if you like The Great Disillusionment of Nick and Jay...
Reading Queer in 2026 (a non-exhaustive list)
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!
Historical Fiction - Queer Edition
Historical fiction books with queer characters
black lgbtq+
black authors/characters
books by black authors and/or with black characters
queer 2026 releases to look forward to!
this is an ongoing list of lgbtqiap+ books (across all genres, and age groups) that are planned to be released in 2026. if you’re an arc reader, you can also check whether any of them are available as arcs!! feel free to suggest books to add, since I’ll work on this list over time as well 🥰
last books added in: january!
the gay agenda
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!
Queer Retellings Remixes and Reimaginings
Classic lit and fairytales all retold or remixed in a different way featuring queer characters.
"But you can't be Black and gay!"
Yes, that has been said to me. 😐 Fiction featuring Black characters that are also queer. :)
the gay gatsby
queer retellings of the great gatsby
LGBTQ+ classic retellings
Books that retell classic books with a LGBTQ+ twist
Always open for more book recommendations!
2026 Young Adult Releases
A list of the YA books published in 2026. Please comment if any are missing.
The Great Gatsby Retellings Remixes Reimaginings
A diverse collection of retellings and remixes! These are a mix of BIPOC and/or queer stories
Gatsby Remix
Riffs off F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby. Dr. T.J. Eckleberg sees all.
Great Gatsby Retellings
Thinking about reading Gatsby retellings, for a post idea
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