Today on the site I'm delighted to welcome back Rebecca Bendheim to reveal the cover of her second contemporary Middle Grade, How to Take a Risk, releasing February 9, 2027 from Viking Books for Young Readers! Here's the story: The summer before seventh grade, adrenaline junkie Reagan is excited to be with her summer best friend, Zander, and cross every item off of their annual "Risk List," a list of dares to complete across their coastal Maine town.

Yes, that year is intentional; I'm a little behind. Sue me. The Haunting of William Thorn by Ben Alderson (m/m) The (Most Unusual Haunting) of Edgar Lovejoy by Roan Parrish (m/x) The Devil She Knows by Alexandria Bellefleur (f/f) Love at First Fright by Nadia El-Fassi (bi4bi m/f) The Lone Wolf Cafe by Sydney Wilder (f/f) Bonus: These are all Adult, but in YA, check out…

Queering up your shelf, one rec at a time!

This week's post is sponsored by Scott Alderman in honor of his new novel, Pier 45! “Pier 45 is a powerful, moving, important novel. A blend of The Basketball Diaries, Angels in America, and Requiem for a Dream, Scott Alderman has written a brutal, honest story that is not without humor and hope. 10/10.” —Richard Thomas, Bram Stoker, Shirley Jackson, and Thriller Award finalist…

Lara finally lands the guy of her dreams, only to have her unexpected(ly female) summer fling transfer to her school, in Dahlia Adler's beloved award-winning YA queer romance, now in paperback!Lara's ...

Outsmart Your Enemies. Outrun the Galaxy.“Just please, remember what I told you. Run. Don’t stop running for anything.”Buckle up your seatbelt for Victories Greater Than Death, a thrilling YA sci-fi a...

"This lyrically retold Cinderella tale is not just a beautifully updated fable, but an ode to the transformative power of love."--Cassandra Clare, bestselling author of The Mortal Instruments series T...

In a world divided by colonialism and threaded with magic, a desperate orphan turned pirate and a rebellious imperial lady find a connection on the high seas.The pirate Florian, born Flora, has always...

Artie and the Wolf Moon by Olivia Stephens (MG) Bite Me by Jennifer Dugan and Kit Seaton (YA) Mooncakes by Suzanne Walker and Wendy Xu (YA) My Favorite Thing is Monsters by Emil Ferris Let Me Out by Emmett Nahil and George Williams

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Happily Every Afterlife by Emma R. Alban With All My Haunted Heart by Isabel Sterling From Hell, With Love by Bryce Oakley Horny by Lucy Lehane Vengefully Matched by Audrey Goldberg Ruoff Bonus: These are all Adult, but in YA, check out Charmed and Dangerous by Shelly Page

Happy LGBT History Month! We are, of course, celebrating as we celebrate everything over here – with books! Specifically, with both fiction and nonfiction that pay tribute to LGBT history. For even more recs, check out last year's post. Young Adult Where You’ll Find Us by Jen St. Jude Calla Quick has no future. At least, that’s how it feels.

That Which Feeds Us by Keala Kendall (YA) Summer Bird Blue by Akemi Dawn Bowman (YA) Jaya and Rasa by Sonia Patel (YA) Hammajang Luck by Makana Yamamoto He Mele A Hilo by Ryka Aoki

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Home Field Advantage by Dahlia Adler Cheer Up! by Crystal Frasier and Val O. Wise Queerleaders by Olivia A. Cole and Ashley Woodfolk She Drives Me Crazy by Kelly Quindlen Doe by Rebecca Barrow

Adult Fiction Dana Hawkins's SHE TASTES LIKE VIOLENCE, a dark sapphic rom-com pitched in the vein of BUTCHER & BLACKBIRD and LIGHTS OUT, in which an assassin-for-hire who enjoys eliminating some of the worst in society is offered a job to finish an notorious predator with a massive payday, but finds herself face-to-face with the woman who once destroyed her and must choose whether to quit, fight, or join her, to Emily Gowers at Storm Publishing, in an exclusive submission, in a two-book deal, for publication in June 2027 and January 2028, by Jenna Satterthwaite at Storm Literary Agency (world English).

The Disasters by M.K. England (m/m) The Celestial Seas by T.A. Chan (f/f) If All the Stars Go Dark by S.G. Prince (m/m GN) The Kindred by Alechia Dow (m/f) The Darkness Outside Us by Eliot Schrefer (m/m duology) Bonus: Coming in 2027, keep an eye out for We Were Supposed to Find This by Emily Snyder (f/f)

There is so much new Gothic Horror, I had to slip in an extra. For Part I, click here. The Brides by Charlotte Cross Rottenheart by Kat Dunn The Halls of the Dead by S.M. Hallow Blood on Her Tongue by Johanna van Veen Spoiled Milk by Avery Curran A Thousand Monstrous Forms by Saratoga Schaefer

Today on the site I'm delighted to welcome E.M. Caro to reveal the cover of eir upcoming Affairs & Assets, sequel to Rears & Vices, releasing March 16, 2027! Here's the story: From the author of cult hit Rears & Vices comes the anticipated sequel AFFAIRS & ASSETS: a spicy, swashbuckling, polyamorous historical romance featuring fan-favorite Preston D’Arcy!

Today's post is sponsored by me and Going Bicoastal, available in hardcover, paperback, ebook, and audio narrated by Mara Wilson! "This is the most bisexually structured book I've ever read."—Book Riot, "Our Queerest Shelves Bookshop | Amazon | Libro.fm | The Well Red Damsel (signed paperback) *** Middle Grade Not Just a Stage by Kelsey Toney (April 20, 2027)

There are Ghosts Here by Adrienne Tooley A Feast for the Eyes by Alex Crespo The Dead and the Dark by Courtney Gould The City Beautiful by Aden Polydoros A Lesson in Vengeance by Victoria Lee

Deposing Nathan and Tonight We Rule the World by Zack Smedley They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera This is Why They Hate Us by Aaron Aceves Darkhearts by James L. Sutter My Own Kind of Person by Tim Manley

Something About Her by Clementine Taylor We Do What We Do in the Dark by Michelle Hart Real Life by Brandon Taylor These Violent Delights by Micah Nemerever Providence by Craig Willse Bonus: While not during a university tenure, But How Are You, Really? by Ella Dawson is set at a college reunion on campus

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There are Ghosts Here by Adrienne Tooley A Feast for the Eyes by Alex Crespo The Dead and the Dark by Courtney Gould The City Beautiful by Aden Polydoros A Lesson in Vengeance by Victoria Lee

The Kingdom Trilogy by Bethany Jacobs The Tithenai Chronicles by Foz Meadows The Councillor by E.J. Beaton The Revenant of Surolifia by Florence Chien A Snake Among Swans by Hannah Kaner Bonus: Coming in November, check out An Embodiment of Souls by Julia Laurel

Something About Her by Clementine Taylor We Do What We Do in the Dark by Michelle Hart Real Life by Brandon Taylor These Violent Delights by Micah Nemerever Providence by Craig Willse Bonus: While not during a university tenure, But How Are You, Really? by Ella Dawson is set at a college reunion on campus

Today on the site I'm delighted to welcome back RoAnna Sylver, to reveal the cover of the third book in the Chameleon Moon series, Call the Storm, backable starting October 1, 2026 for publication in March 2028! Here's the story: The storm of the century is coming. It's been ten years since the fires below Parole were set ablaze, never to be stopped.

Deposing Nathan and Tonight We Rule the World by Zack Smedley They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera This is Why They Hate Us by Aaron Aceves Darkhearts by James L. Sutter My Own Kind of Person by Tim Manley

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Happy Latine Heritage Month! We’re celebrating as we do with books by Latine authors,  starring Latine main characters, and if you want even more recs, check out past years’ posts! Middle Grade Sol Goes for Goal! by Julio Anta, illus. by Gabi Mendez Welcome back to Hillside Valley-this time it’s Game On for Sol! Twelve-year-old Sol is a great friend, a model student, a beloved daughter and a star soccer player.

Perverts by Mac Crane Fat Swim by Emma Copley Eisenberg I Do Not Apologize for My Position on Men by Rae Wilde Please Don't Touch the Body by Emily Doyle The Iridescents by Emrys Donaldson

For Part I, click here. Better Catch Up, Krishna Kumar by Anahita Karthik (YA) Half Light by Makesh Rao The Sea Elephants by Shastri Akella Queerly Beloved by Farhard J. Dadyburjor How to Date a Fanatic by Aruni Kashyap

This post is sponsored by R.R. Ferretti-Hoyle in honor of the release of Willfully, Dorothy (yes, THAT Dorothy), available now! Buy it: Amazon *** Family Found: A Queer Friendsgiving Celebration by…

If you see six, no you don't. For older titles, click here. The Fall Fix-Up by Karmen Lee For the Love of K-Dramas by Lyla Lee Damned if I Do by Alexandria Bellefleur Love at First Fright by Nadia El-Fassi Sparks Fly by Zakiya N. Jamal Isn't it Obvious? by Rachel Runya Katz

These are 2025-26 releases. Yes, there are six. For older titles, click here. For 2024-25 YA titles, click here. The Incandescent by Emily Tesh An Arcane Inheritance by Kamilah Cole The Boyfriend Academy by J.S. Strange Thoughts Be Bloody by Auden Patrick Bodies of Magic by Freya Marske While We Were Silent by Alex Myers Bonus: These are all Adult titles, but for new YA titles, check out The Ending You Deserve by Rebecca Stafford and Nightcurse by Emma Hinds

Join us in celebrating National Translation Month with these queer novels translated into English, organized by language of origin! Looking for translations of English-language works to other languages? Click here for MG/YA and here for Adult fiction. Afrikaans Fathers and Fugitives by S.J. Naudé, translated by Michiel Heyns Daniel is a worldly and urbane journalist living in London. His relationships appear to be sexually fulfilling but sentimentally meager.

This post is sponsored by R.R. Ferretti-Hoyle in honor of the release of Willfully, Dorothy (yes, THAT Dorothy), available now! Buy it: Amazon *** Family Found: A Queer Friendsgiving Celebration by Joanna McClintick and Keisha Morris (1st) When celebrants gather for their annual Friendsgiving—Thanksgiving with their chosen family—each has a unique story to tell as a child tries to piece together how it all began.

Adult Fiction Sunday Times-bestselling author Freya Marske's THE OFFSEASON, the author's first contemporary queer sports romance, pitched as for fans of HEATED RIVALRY and YURI ON ICE, in which a former figure skater who walked away from the sport returns home, where reconnecting with his infuriatingly gorgeous childhood rival, now the current national champion, reignites his passion for the ice—and more, to Ruoxi Chen at Putnam, in a two-book deal, for publication in summer 2027, by Diana Fox at Fox Literary (NA).