Magical empires, far-flung galaxies, robotic dystopias, haunted academies—queerness belongs in every world.

Japan has a long history of crime fiction. From police procedurals, thrillers, murder mysteries and assassins, Japan has it all.

Forced into unending sleep or perilous insomnia, repeating tedious daily routines until your body rots, watching as your skin starts to glow or your hands sprout scales—these novels feature illnesses that are far from typical.

This Quest was inspired by the List "Black Fantasy, Sci-Fi, and Speculative Fiction" created by heathersdesk, winner of Q1 2026 community voting.

This Quest was inspired by the List "Lady knights who like other ladies," winner of Q1 2026 community voting.

This Quest was inspired by the List "Latin American Horror," winner of Q1 2026 community voting.

A selection of contemporary titles exploring the decay, despair, and trauma of the reconstructed American South. Come for the atmospheric settings, stay for the commentary on the legacy of the South's oft-romanticized past.

From ancient monsters to doomed voyages and the crushing silence of the deep, these are stories soaked in saltwater, isolation, and fear. Some horrors surface. Others pull you under.

Man's best friend has nothing on felines, with nine lives of purrspectives and tails! Curl up in a sun spot and enjoy these books told through kitty eyes. Meow!

This Quest was inspired by the List "One and Done Fantasy" by hannah, winner of Q2 2026 community voting.

This Quest is a collection of micro-histories inspired by the List "Teach me something new and oddly specific," winner of Q2 2026 community voting.

This Quest was inspired by the List "forgive us our trespasses: religious horror," winner of Q2 2026 community voting.

When all hope feels lost, solarpunk envisions a brighter future. These stories blend themes of sustainability, justice, and community building to address some of the biggest challenges of our time.

From classic to more modern tales, this Quest is about defying stereotypes and encouraging diversity in historical romance.

From the provocative and challenging to the emotional and quiet, Japanese literary fiction tends to be nuanced, introspective, and minimalistic. These books contain layered cultural commentary and may lean on psychological, surreal, or fantastical elements to convey their message.