Today (May 22) is Sherlock Holmes Day! Whether you read queerness into the original Holmes stories or not, no one can disagree that this is a wonderful moment to highlight some mystery books starring queer characters! (This list is presented by Duck Prints Press, the indie publisher focused on publishing queer art and stories by queer creators! A group of us collaborate to make these recommendations.)

Is all this reading inspiring you to write your own book? Go for it! Here are some sources of tips, inspiration, and motivation. Recommendations accepted, especially how-tos for genres not yet covered.

Books across all genres written by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander authors.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers, please be advised that this list contains the name and image of an Indigenous person who has died.

Just because I don’t actually believe in the supernatural, that doesn’t mean I don’t love it! These are books that look at why humans love to tell stories about ghosts and magic and about the true histories that are often lurking just under the tourist-friendly ghost story.

True stories of horror, authors who take a horror lense to their memoirs or historical, film, literary analysis of horror

Books we have read at TDMBC

Books that have an emphasis on a character’s workplace

Queer genre fiction set in a world different from our reality, whether set in a different time, a different world, or in a version of our world but with different rules. Perfect for the reader looking for a little escapism in their next queer read 📚✨

I’m going to make them a book list that they can’t refuse

leave the gun, take the books

This website needs more not sexy crime book lists - all because I could only think of The Godfather and asked for help

❤️ Recs welcome ❤️

on a mission to read books by authors from all around the globe

年上 (v.) used to describe a lover who's older than you, and often referring specifically to lovers who are cool and composed in most situations, and who openly favour you, spoiling and doting on you with everything they have

Academic works about the French Revolution! Not focused on primary sources or the Napoleonic era, just the Revolution- let’s goooo

See my pinned comment for MANY more that aren’t on PB

Winners throughout the years

Longlist for the Goldsboro Glass Bell Award for 2025. The Glass Bell Award honours novels that combine brilliant characterisation, a distinctive voice, and stories that truly connect with readers. Unique in the UK literary landscape, the prize is open to all genres, from literary fiction and crime to fantasy, horror, and speculative fiction.

Longlist for the Goldsboro Glass Bell Award for 2026. The Glass Bell Award honours novels that combine brilliant characterisation, a distinctive voice, and stories that truly connect with readers. Unique in the UK literary landscape, the prize is open to all genres, from literary fiction and crime to fantasy, horror, and speculative fiction.

I feel like with the rising interest in HR it is necessary to show that not just men belong in hockey, so here is a list about women ✨ This list will include fiction and nonfiction. Recs are always welcome, I haven’t read everything!!! 💅✨🫶

For stories that hurt beautifully. Excellent books and questionable emotional outcomes.

Arguments first. Feelings later. Your professional haters with chemistry problems.