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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!
😎 Summerween 😱
Spooky summer fun for all ages, from cute picture books with spooky elements, to creepy middle grade graphic novels, to teen + YA thrills, to adult-level gore and a sprinkling of erotic horror/dark romance. Books on this list have a heavy summer theme, either highlighting the season or taking place in settings like summer camps, fairgrounds, beaches, or water parks, and have some sort of creepy or scary element to them.
🏖️🌊👙🎡🎢🔪🏕️🏞️👻😈🍉
One Book Many Quests
Books in this list are in at least two quests. Thus helping to earn more badges. Books will span different genres. Once I scan through all the quests, I plan to further organize the list. I am thinking of creating a seperate list and moving the books with three or more quests to the new list and keeping the two badge books in this list. Are there other ways you would organize a list this big?
this is summerween
all things summer and horror from slashers to summer camp and your favorite local faire.
slasher summer vibes
books with the aesthetic of a 70s/80s summer camp, where a mysterious killer is picking off teenagers one by one…
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!
Feral Cat MCs
Books with main characters (or love interests) that are hissy and rude/prickly but deep down it’s because they are sensitive little cupcakes who are afraid of being hurt and just want some love and affection 🥺
Open to suggestions!
quest busters pt. 5
Queer Sleuthing & Solving (mysteries!)
more mystery stories with queer detectives/protagonists! cozies, noir, romance, paranormal, and sci-fi/fantasy mashups abound, but no thrillers, to my knowledge. tried not to repeat too many books also in the quest! series represented by #1
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.)
Mysteries to Read When the World is Too Chaotic
Mysteries & thrillers for when the world is too chaotic for darker mysteries or tense thrillers but you don’t want traditionally “cozy” mysteries but still want an entertaining mystery that will keep you engaged.
be gay, solve crime
queer people solving mysteries
Echo and Pedal's Summerween Fun
Summerween recs
Summer Sun, Sand, Travel and More!
Cozy Reads and More for Tropical and Desert Summer Climate ⛱️🕵🏻♀️📚🏖️👙🏕️🚙
75 Booked Challenge Books
These are some books that I'm planning to read for the 75 Booked Challenge, please post yours too or add to the list if possible!
Camp books!
Books to read while working at summer camp- an escape, a reflection, or anything in between! Mostly compiled from other camp staff suggestions, but feel free to suggest anything!
sardonically yours
i think sardonic is an interesting word! it really stands out to me when i hear it. so i’ve curated a list of books that have that word in it. seriously.
