Big Books of 2026

Listopia > Book Lists Voted on by Kaikai (19 Lists)



Wolfsong by T.J. Klune
Best Gay Shifters
1,364 books — 1,747 voters
Carry On by Rainbow RowellThe King's Men by Nora Sakavic
Best Gay Enemies/Rivals/Opposites Become Lovers
799 books — 1,618 voters

The Extraordinaries by T.J. KluneFlash Fire by T.J. Klune
Queer Superheroes!
211 books — 122 voters
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
Childhood Friends Become Gay Lovers
348 books — 530 voters

The Foxhole Court by Nora Sakavic
MM Slow Burn Series
42 books — 28 voters
I'll Give You the Sun by Jandy NelsonAristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire SáenzCarry On by Rainbow Rowell
Best YA Fiction with GLBTQQI themes / characters
1,960 books — 5,987 voters

Her Name in the Sky by Kelly Quindlen
Lesbian Romance: BFF turned lovers
99 books — 127 voters
Carry On by Rainbow RowellAristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire SáenzThe Blood of Olympus by Rick RiordanCrooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo
LGBT Fiction Worth Your Time
28 books — 25 voters

Carry On by Rainbow Rowell
secret simps
32 books — 10 voters
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire SáenzCarry On by Rainbow RowellI'll Give You the Sun by Jandy NelsonThey Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera
LGBTQ for YA
1,242 books — 2,150 voters

Carry On by Rainbow Rowell
Diversity in Young Adult and Middle Grade
1,918 books — 1,217 voters
Flash Fire by T.J. KluneAristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
2021 YA Books with LGBT Themes
203 books — 745 voters

The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune
Best Cozy Fantasy Books
219 books — 323 voters
The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky ChambersThe House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. KluneAristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire SáenzAristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World by Benjamin Alire SáenzWinter's Orbit by Everina Maxwell
CozySFF
368 books — 404 voters

So This Is Ever After by F.T. LukensAll That's Left in the World by Erik J. BrownHeat Wave by T.J. Klune
2022 Queer SFF
221 books — 413 voters
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
2022 LGBTQ Book Releases
198 books — 247 voters

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire SáenzCarry On by Rainbow RowellI'll Give You the Sun by Jandy NelsonAutoboyography by Christina LaurenThey Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera
Best Gay Romance Featuring Characters Attending High School/College
993 books — 1,626 voters
The Extraordinaries by T.J. Klune
2020 YA Books with LGBT Themes
214 books — 772 voters

All That’s Left in the World by Erik J. BrownSo This Is Ever After by F.T. LukensIcebreaker by A.L. GraziadeiI Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey McQuistonShe Gets the Girl by Rachael Lippincott
2022 YA Books with LGBT Themes
223 books — 286 voters