Recs if you like Manhunt...
queer horror
horror books with a queer focus, including queer stories and central characters
no stephen king in sight
are you sick of being recommended stephen king when you ask for a horror novel? have you picked up a book expected to be scared, but the scariest thing about it was a woman being needlessly tormented and gaslit? have you read 4627473 books about a man in a haunted house and need something different?
if so, this list is for you :)
a masterlist of horror by anyone who isn't a straight cis white man, started in 2022 and brought to pb in 2026.
Trans Rights Readathon Suggestions (masterlist)
Reading suggestions for the Trans Rights Readathon! (Any year of course). Books with trans characters of any label (or any non-cis gender identity) by trans/non-cis authors. I have not read all the books in this list. Feel free to name your fave books by trans authors in the comments!
Books with Trans representation
I tried to include most books I know or that have been recommended that either have transfem, transmasc or nonbinary main characters. I only add first in series!
Speculative Trans (+nonbinary) Works
Works in the speculative, fantasy, science fiction, and horror genres by authors who are not cisgender! Two spirit, nonbinary, trans, genderfluid, and other gender diverse authors count!
books your pretentious friend has heard of
assigned by frankie
almost every single book mentioned* on Frankie's Shelf youtube channel because their taste is wild and i love it.
updated as frankie posts. *mentioned as in the book is the focus of the video, listened in the description, or offhandedly said.
Trans Horror Authors
Horror books by trans, Two Spirit, nonbinary, et al authors (may or may not include trans* characters).
transgender fiction ๐ณ๏ธโโง๏ธโน เฃช ห~
i've included fiction books of all genres on this list! please recommend some more so i can add them!!
Out of Pocket Queers
Weird, unusual, or taboo LGBTQ books that may make you slightly uncomfortable
T4T, baby!
Stories with t4t (trans4trans) dynamics across genders, genres, and age groups, mostly indie. Includes graphic novels and all kinds of trans and non-binary identities. Includes erotica ๐
Recommendations welcome!
โฆ I have not read all of these books - if you notice anything that seems to be mis-labeled/mis-placed on this list, please let me know! โฆ
Extreme horror cozy corner
This is a collection of recommendations for people who want to get into extreme horror/splatterpunk without feeling pressured. Have fun, stay safe, and remain scary!!
Trans femme fiction
Fiction reads with trans femme characters and/or by trans femme authors
See my trans Rights readathon suggestions masterlist for more trans reads! ๐ณ๏ธโโง๏ธ
(Under construction ๐ ๐ง many more books to be added! Suggestions welcome!)
Feral and Hysterical: Works by Women
List of recommendations included in Sadie Hartmann's Feral and Hysterical: Mother Horrorโs Ultimate Reading Guide to Dark and Disturbing Fiction by Women.
Pairs with 50 States, 50 Books by Women list.
White Women are the Villains, Actually
Fiction stories where white women use and abuse people of color and other marginalized people. Thank you @chris for pointing out what a great list this would make!
Zombie Apocs - No Cis-Male Authors Allowed โ
If you ask someone what apocalyptic fiction they've read involving zombies, there's a fair chance most or even all of that list will have been written by cis men, because they're the books that get the most publication & promotion in the genre
My hope is that this list will help someone find a new favourite author! โก
Sister list to The End & After - No Cis-Male Authors
First of a series only
Suggestions so welcome, particularly for trans, enby & other authors of marginalised genders
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Weird, Trans, and Maybe a Little Disturbing
Books ranging in genres from litfic to fantasy to horror, all with one thing in common: trans people being a little (or a lot) unhinged.
Cover Porn: The Horror Edition
Horror books to read just for the aesthetic
Transfemme stories
Stories featuring transfemme characters (trans women & non-binary characters) as main characters or love interests. Not exclusively, but largely indie. Stretches genres and age groups, including graphic novels & short stories (but not including non-fiction) ๐
Recommendations welcome!
โฆ I have not read all of these books - if you notice anything that seems to be mis-labeled/mis-placed on this list, please let me know! โฆ
Beautiful Horror
A list of horror books with stunning cover art because sometimes we do judge a book by its cover. Obviously this list is subjective but itโs diverse and inclusive.
Ongoing list so please feel free to suggest!
