Recs if you like Persona...

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!

queer horror books releasing in 2026 and beyond! my aim is to keep this list updated as new releases come out, so you can always check back here to see what’s queer and scary and coming soon!

recommendations welcome, but i’m only including titles when and if they are confirmed to have queer representation.

A genre-inclusive and diverse list of horror releases coming in 2026. If I missed any or you have suggestions, please let me know. I will update periodically as new books are announced and release dates are solidified.

Source for a lot of the data for this list came from readjumpscares.com, which is a website you should absolutely check out. I’m sure data will come from other places along the way, as well.

was curious, so did some research and found loads and loads!!! happy reading, folks!

i've included fiction books of all genres on this list! please recommend some more so i can add them!!

Not a comprehensive list, definitely open to suggestions. I'll try to update this fairly often! This list features a wide variety of genres and representations!

A list dedicated to introducing people to more books that feature characters that are trans women OR on books exploring gender identity that are written by trans women & transfeminine authors

Horror/thriller/creepy queer books to Look Forward to in 2026

All sorts of stories about all sorts of women. Mostly litfic, some horror.

Books that feature Trans* Characters or Non-Fiction about Trans People (Ongoing project). Disclaimer: I haven't read all of these books yet, if there is an issue with the book/author, let me know.

"Weird girl literature" with different flavours of horror elements

💜 yarnandbooks

Small press or indie published books that fit the category of weird girl literature

💜 yarnandbooks

Fiction books written by transfems & published by a small press or independently (itch, etc). Not bound by any genre.

(this list is very incomplete! please bother me over the ones I inevitably missed!)

It’s always nice to feel like a normal person by reading about those more unhinged than you 😌 These are all women focused books. Some I’ve read and some I’m going to read. Apologies in advance if it gets long. Recommendations are absolutely welcome!! So please feel free.

I know a couple are written by men which might be taboo for some but I’ve included because I thought they were appropriate or the author has a track record of writing women well.

horror novels published in canada with a particular emphasis on Indigenous authors and indie press publications! I'm currently in a publishing program learning about how in danger the canadian publishing industry is and how rarely book reading in canada actually highlights our own authors so one could say this list is a cope and an attempt to add that to ways i'm diversifying my reading. obv disclaimer that canada is. yikes. but this is in the context of mainly american books being platformed

"Weird girl literature" by trans authors and/or featuring trans experiences

💜 yarnandbooks

Books about streamers. Litfic and horror

💜 yarnandbooks

From the New York Public Library. This is their adult fiction horror list for 2026