Recs if you like Nemesis Mine...

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!

A collection of books that are or feel like historical romance from a time long past, with elements of magic, whimsy and fantasy!

   (*open to suggestions!*)

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 curated list of 2026 debuts, all with LGBTQIA+ representation

Nothing better than a quick standalone romance between something long and serious 😏 In other words, if you’re already committed to six series but still need more excitement in your life 🤭

If you simply prefer to spend every night with another magical being that’s perfectly fine too 🤭💖

Romantasy standalones from YA to Dark Romance

fun/casual lgbt books. predominantly contemporary romance, trying to avoid lit fic. more for when i am looking for a palette cleanse.

Wanting to read something new in fantasy or romance that isn’t going to make you wait around in agony for a sequel? I’ve got you.

A list of all the books featured as monthly picks for the Illumicrate Sub. ◽️ Not Including sequels or special editions outside of the monthly sub.◽️ I will include new books about a month after release to avoid spoilers.

All the Illumicrate, Afterlight, Evernight, Starbright, etc. picks for 2026

romance releases i’m looking forward to

Mostly fantasy and scifi!

Romantasy but for the gays. Fantasy in this list includes: magic, fairies/fae, mythical, mystical, supernatural.

sometimes i need something light to read and there’s nothing better than a nice, cosy queer fantasy.

note: this list has largely been built based off of recommendations and i’ve not read many of them. i would be keen to take more requests too!

Cozy ‘the D&D party’s journey between the adventures’, Retired Adventurers, Western Isekai?, and Contemporary Nerd Romance Recs involving Online RPG, TTG, and Girls in STEM.

God when will it be my turn ☹️☹️ MLM books for my fellow yearning men out there 🤝 Some are a bit spicy, some not so much

Only adding 1 from each series (unless it's a series that's basically stand alone books - just in the same universe)

Read more challenge, categories and books chosen in the comments

the wonderful people on BookRiot's All the Books podcast have some great recs, and i wanted a place to keep them all separate (can be from All the Books or All the More Books, just have to be talked about on the show)