Recs if you like Cabaret in Flames...

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.

Speculative (sci-fi, fantasy, horror etc.) novellas less than 200 pages long that are either standalone or read like a standalone story

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

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.

short books around 200 pages or less that you can easily read in one sitting! for those who just want a quick read or those trying to hit their reading goals ! i tried to include a variety of genres including lit fic, fantasy, sci-fi, horror, thriller, etc.

a collection of books im interested in which are releasing this year (2026). no particular order

My favourite books or from my TBR by BIPOC authors in a range of different genres (though I primarily read fantasy and romance) (only first book for a series added, unless not directly linked)

Not your regular Dracula, Carmilla, or Twilight story

Books in fantasy, romance and everything in between that have queer rep in their main cast and supporting characters. Always welcome to more recommendations!

Fiction books set in Brazil.

Open to recs!

Monsters (and aliens) of all shapes 😏 and sizes 😏😏 loving and getting loved by beautiful MCs. I'm only adding the first book in each series cause they get pretty long (interconnected standalones)

Books that fucked me up in a realm of different ways, ranging from crying my eyes out to raging at the world to re-evaluating my entire existence.

I do a lot of ARC reads (maybe too many) and I want to highlight some of my favourites! Complied here are favs that I rated 3 or higher.