Recs if you like You're No Better...
break glass in case of autism diagnosis
a collection of autistic coded characters in fiction [ recommendations welcome! ]
Reading Queer in 2026 (a non-exhaustive list)
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 weโre looking for 2026 releases!
Mysteries and Thrillers
This includes book that have either mystery or thrillers as a primary or secondary genre. If you have recommendations to add please comment and I'll happily add them ๐
YA Horror Masterlist
as comprehensive a guide to ya horror as i can make it! work in progress, suggestions welcome โก
illustrator highlight: Evangeline Gallagher
This list features book covers illustrated by Baltimore-based artist Evangeline Gallagher. Their work features stark linework, stunning textures, and jarring imagery. From their website, "When they arenโt drawing they can be found volunteering with lizards and turtles at the National Aquarium, painting a mural with their friends at Upright Entity, or attending a DIY show in a warehouse somewhere. They possess the speed and enthusiasm of 10,000 illustrators."
transmasc (YA)
any genre; main and (important) side characters who are trans I also have lists for transmasc (middle grade) and transmasc (adult). For graphic novels I have a separate list: transmasc (graphic novels).
But you donโt look autistic
Middle grade, YA and Adult fictional books with canon autistic main characters
Horror Queers 2026
Horror/thriller/creepy queer books to Look Forward to in 2026
Disability and horror
A collection of horror books about disability or horror books with disabled characters as main characters or important characters. Feel free to recommend any books
Trans* Fiction and Nonfiction Masterlist
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.
trans rep ๐ฉต๐ฉท๐ค
trans rep books (including non binary)
Spooky Season Releases 2026
Horror and other darker themed novels/novellas being released in September and/or October of 2026โperfect for planning your Spooky Season TBRs!
2026 Young Adult Releases
A list of the YA books published in 2026. Please comment if any are missing.
Queer YA horror
The title kinda says it all: young adult horror (and adjacent) books across the vast spectrum of queer identity!
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
trans YA
trans books by trans authors
a list of books featuring trans and/or non-binary characters written by trans and/or non-binary authors across various genres. feel free to suggest books to be added!
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