Recs if you like Bodies of Magic...

fantasy murder mysteries yayy

I'm sure some of these are already on your TBR, so might as well add some more! Let me know if I am missing any of your favorites!

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!

dark academia books with queer and trans MCs

books featuring or set in magic schools / universities / academies, aka, one of the best subgenres in existence !

this list has books for all ages (am actively looking for more adult options), most of the books are dark academia, and ALL of them are fantastical 🪄 recs welcome <3

(alternatively, books to fall in love with & share with others to help avoid supporting or promoting JKR. i will never shut up ab how the Nevermoor series deserves the popularity that Harry Potter enjoys !)

Many of these are the beginning of series, but all of them are about academics in fantasy settings. All cross genres are welcome.

collecting all 2026 releases featuring sapphic romance!!

Just a list of books coming out in 2026 that I’m really excited for :) it will be updated as the months go by! It will be a mix of: high fantasy, romance fantasy, sci-fi, gothic, horror, lit fic, historical fiction, retellings, poetry, romance, & more!!

Every single Aardvark Book Club book pick since its inception. Updated monthly!

Sci fi, fantasy, and science fantasy books featuring protagonists who are dealing with mental health issues, and/or are neurodiverse in some way - maybe on the autism spectrum, or having ADHD, schizophrenia, OCD, synesthesia, bipolar disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, etc. Suggestions very welcome!

All the 2026 Aardvark book club picks

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

Dark academia books with fantasy elements

Spooky vibes, dark academia vibes, witchy vibes

recommendations for a fall tbr

dark academia galore with variable degrees of seriousness