Big Books of 2026

Listopia > Book Lists Voted on by Jay (29 Lists)



On the Edge by J.J. MulderCrossing Arizona by Bree Wiley
April 2025 MM Releases
161 books — 111 voters
The Switched-Up Playbook by A.J. Kyler
March 2025 MM New Releases
166 books — 133 voters

The Switched-Up Playbook by A.J. KylerThe Shots You Take by Rachel ReidOn the Edge by J.J. Mulder
M/M Hockey Romances 2025
197 books — 28 voters
The Song of Achilles by Madeline MillerThe Foxhole Court by Nora SakavicWolfsong by T.J. KluneRed, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuistonAristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
m/m books you must read
2,803 books — 2,035 voters

The Dream Thieves by Maggie StiefvaterCarry On by Rainbow Rowell
YA fantasy/sf novels with major LGBTQ Characters
563 books — 618 voters
The Darkness Within by Raquel RileyShots on Net by J.J. MulderMan On by Rebecca Rathe
May 2024 MM New Releases
130 books — 198 voters

Stupid Dirty by Erin Russell
M/M Enemies to Lovers 2024
9 books — 6 voters
Like Real People Do by E.L. MasseyIcebreaker by A.L. Graziadei
Best M/M Hockey Romances
385 books — 714 voters

The Foxhole Court by Nora SakavicThe Raven King by Nora SakavicThe King's Men by Nora SakavicThe Sunshine Court by Nora SakavicTime to Shine by Rachel Reid
Books About Queer People in Sports
77 books — 16 voters
Wolfsong by T.J. KluneExiled Heir by Kai ButlerThe Alpha's Warlock by Eliot GraysonBrothersong by T.J. Klune
Best Gay Shifters
1,364 books — 1,747 voters

The Foxhole Court by Nora SakavicThe Song of Achilles by Madeline MillerWolfsong by T.J. KluneAristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire SáenzThe Lightning-Struck Heart by T.J. Klune
Favorite Gay Couples
3,715 books — 4,159 voters
They Hate Each Other by Amanda WoodyThe Long Run by James AckerI Like Me Better by Robby Weber
2023 M/M Young Adult Romance Books
26 books — 22 voters

Like Real People Do by E.L. MasseyLucky Bounce by Cait NaryAll Hail the Underdogs by E.L. MasseyIcebreaker by A.L. GraziadeiSeason's Change by Cait Nary
LGBT Hockey Romance
273 books — 145 voters
Yesterday Is History by Kosoko Jackson
2021 Releases Featuring Queer Boys and Queer Men
125 books — 178 voters

Come Out and Play by Seph PelechLike You’ve Nothing Left to Prove by E.L. MasseyI Like Me Better by Robby WeberThey Hate Each Other by Amanda WoodyLike Real People Do by E.L. Massey
Best M/M Sports Romance Books
14 books — 3 voters
They Hate Each Other by Amanda Woody
2023 YA Books with LGBT Themes
137 books — 194 voters

Like Real People Do by E.L. MasseyIcebreaker by A.L. Graziadei
2022 Releases Featuring Queer Men
182 books — 128 voters
Like Real People Do by E.L. MasseyA Little Bit Country by Brian D. Kennedy
2022 LGBTQ Book Releases
199 books — 248 voters

The Alpha's Son by Penny JessupIcebreaker by A.L. GraziadeiDon't Hate the Player by Shelby Elizabeth
2022 M/M Young Adult Romance Books
20 books — 19 voters
Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
Best M/M Book of the Year 2019
34 books — 44 voters

Like Real People Do by E.L. MasseyThe Alpha's Son by Penny JessupIcebreaker by A.L. GraziadeiDon't Hate the Player by Shelby ElizabethA Little Bit Country by Brian D. Kennedy
2022 YA Books with LGBT Themes
223 books — 286 voters
Any Way the Wind Blows by Rainbow RowellIn Deeper Waters by F.T. LukensFlash Fire by T.J. Klune
2021 YA Books with LGBT Themes
203 books — 745 voters

The Lightning-Struck Heart by T.J. KluneCarry On by Rainbow Rowell
Best Gay Fantasy Romance
835 books — 1,591 voters
The Foxhole Court by Nora SakavicAristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire SáenzGeography Club by Brent HartingerThe Raven King by Nora SakavicThe King's Men by Nora Sakavic
Best Gay Romance Featuring Characters Attending High School/College
992 books — 1,625 voters

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire SáenzCarry On by Rainbow RowellRed, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
Best Gay Fiction
2,649 books — 3,865 voters
Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuistonAristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire SáenzCarry On by Rainbow RowellSkater Boy by Anthony NeradaI Like Me Better by Robby Weber
LGBTQ for YA
1,241 books — 2,149 voters

The King's Men by Nora SakavicThe Song of Achilles by Madeline MillerThe Foxhole Court by Nora SakavicWolfsong by T.J. KluneThe Raven King by Nora Sakavic
Best M/M With An Actual Story
1,533 books — 1,227 voters
The King's Men by Nora SakavicThe Raven King by Nora SakavicThe Foxhole Court by Nora Sakavic
mm my personal favorites
84 books — 15 voters

Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuistonThe King's Men by Nora SakavicAristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire SáenzOne Man Guy by Michael BarakivaThe Vast Fields of Ordinary by Nick Burd
Best YA Fiction with GLBTQQI themes / characters
1,959 books — 5,985 voters