Recs if you like Queerleaders...

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!

collecting all 2026 releases featuring sapphic romance!!

i'm kicking my feet with anticipation for these books to finally be in my hands (physically or digitally but as always, mostly through my library apps) so it was only right i make a list to share with the class! happy lezzing out in 2026 💌

sapphic books that i don't see people talk about that often and that deserve more attention!! most of these books have 1000, oftentimes under 500 ratings

So many sapphic books are coming out this year, and I’m so excited to read every single one!

put!! them!! both!! on!! the!! cover!! we want chemistry, detailing and design!! WUH! LUH! WUH! shakes the publisher some of these are series so check out the rest!

Yes, queer and trans folks play sports. These are those books.

Sapphic BIPOC written by BIPOC authors.

Recommendations and requests welcome

Sapphic characters and sports, what could be better?

These books have a lot of balls and stuff :)

From Jennifer's Body to But I'm a Cheerleader, the sapphic cheerleader trope is a staple.

Queer young adult contemporary romance books

A list of what I'm most looking forward to in the second half of 2026, with a focus on mysteries, sci-fi, fantasy, and horror. If you have any recs, please share, particularly if they are queer! 💖