Big Books of 2026

Listopia > Book Lists Voted on by Ben Howard (33 Lists)



Reduce! Reuse! Recycle! by T.J. Klune
Tor.com/Reactor Short Stories 2024
39 books — 3 voters
Under the Whispering Door by T.J. KluneDark Rise by C.S. PacatFlash Fire by T.J. KluneFirst, Become Ashes by K.M. Szpara
2021 Queer SFF
233 books — 527 voters

Conventionally Yours by Annabeth Albert
Geeky Fiction
28 books — 7 voters
Conventionally Yours by Annabeth Albert
Romances Set in Nerdy Spaces
46 books — 13 voters

Brothersong by T.J. KluneBoyfriend Material by Alexis HallSlippery Creatures by K.J. CharlesSecret at Skull House by Josh LanyonMurder at Pirate's Cove by Josh Lanyon
Can't Wait M/M Romance of 2020
159 books — 247 voters
Brothersong by T.J. Klune
October 2020 MM Releases
110 books — 164 voters

The Extraordinaries by T.J. KluneBoyfriend Material by Alexis Hall
July 2020 MM Releases
143 books — 255 voters
Him by Sarina BowenDeke by Eden FinleyCheck, Please! Book 1 by Ngozi Ukazu
Best M/M Hockey Romances
385 books — 713 voters

The King's Men by Nora Sakavic
M/M Books with a Goodreads Rating above 4.50 stars
97 books — 213 voters
Corruption by Kim FieldingThe Summer Palace by C.S. PacatThe Adventures of Charls, the Veretian Cloth Merchant by C.S. PacatThe Mutt by Kasia Bacon
Best M/M Short Stories of 2017
15 books — 2 voters

Striking Distance by Sarah Rees BrennanBoyfriend Material by Alexis HallSurrender Your Sons by Adam SassThe State of Us by Shaun David Hutchinson
2020 LGBTQIA+ Releases
90 books — 119 voters
The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. KluneThe Extraordinaries by T.J. KluneCome Tumbling Down by Seanan McGuire
2020 Queer Sci-Fi Fantasy
197 books — 401 voters

The Foxhole Court by Nora SakavicAlex in Wonderland by Simon James GreenThe Fever King by Victoria Lee
Best 'Unknown' LGBTQ Books for Teens
234 books — 218 voters
Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall
Most Anticipated Adult Romances 2020
120 books — 114 voters

Cancer Ships Aquarius by Anyta SundayEpic by Sarina BowenBook of Orlando by Laura LascarsoWranglestone by Darren CharltonSwimming in the Dark by Tomasz Jedrowski
February 2020 MM Releases
102 books — 166 voters
The Less Than Epic Adventures of TJ and Amal by E.K. WeaverHeartstopper by Alice OsemanHeartstopper by Alice OsemanSaga, Volume 1 by Brian K. VaughanThe Less Than Epic Adventures of TJ and Amal, Vol. 1 by E.K. Weaver
Graphic Novels Featuring LGBTIQ+ Themes
1,061 books — 1,041 voters

The Summer of Everything by Julian WintersAcross the Green Grass Fields by Seanan McGuireDarling by K. Ancrum
Upcoming Books That Sound Cool
41 books — 15 voters
The Gravity of Us by Phil StamperThe State of Us by Shaun David HutchinsonWe Are Totally Normal by Rahul KanakiaCemetery Boys by Aiden ThomasHeartstopper by Alice Oseman
2020 YA Books with LGBT Themes
214 books — 772 voters

Goodreads Choice Awards 2019 (eligible for write-in only)
1,118 books — 1,362 voters
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire SáenzOpenly Straight by Bill KonigsbergMy Brother's Husband, Volume 1 by Gengoroh Tagame
Best own voice LGBTQIAP+ books
322 books — 179 voters

The Song of Achilles by Madeline MillerCaptive Prince by C.S. PacatCaptive Prince by C.S. PacatHim by Sarina BowenThe Magpie Lord by K.J. Charles
m/m books you must read
2,803 books — 2,035 voters
Circe by Madeline MillerThe Cruel Prince by Holly BlackBecoming by Michelle ObamaThunderhead by Neal ShustermanObsidio by Amie Kaufman
Best Books of 2018
1,652 books — 2,959 voters

Untitled by Leigh Bardugo
Most Exciting Upcoming YA Books
180 books — 1,690 voters
Captive Prince by C.S. PacatCaptive Prince by C.S. PacatCarry On by Rainbow RowellKings Rising by C.S. PacatLuck in the Shadows by Lynn Flewelling
Best Fantasy Books with Gay Main Characters
1,265 books — 2,644 voters

Call Down the Hawk by Maggie Stiefvater
2019 YA Books with LGBT Themes
252 books — 717 voters
The Seeker by Stephenie MeyerRequiem by Maggie Stiefvater
Hurry Up and Release It!!!
252 books — 3,789 voters

The Wicked King by Holly BlackKing of Scars by Leigh BardugoFive ​Dark Fates by Kendare BlakeWayward Son by Rainbow Rowell
YA Novels of 2019
866 books — 3,025 voters
The Wicked King by Holly BlackKing of Scars by Leigh BardugoThe Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha ShannonIn an Absent Dream by Seanan McGuireDarkdawn by Jay Kristoff
Can't Wait Science Fiction/Fantasy of 2019
594 books — 1,724 voters

The Wicked King by Holly BlackWayward Son by Rainbow RowellKing of Scars by Leigh BardugoIn an Absent Dream by Seanan McGuireFive ​Dark Fates by Kendare Blake
Can't Wait Books of 2019
1,500 books — 3,366 voters
The Song of Achilles by Madeline MillerCarry On by Rainbow RowellThe Raven King by Nora SakavicThe Foxhole Court by Nora SakavicThe King's Men by Nora Sakavic
Best YA Fiction with GLBTQQI themes / characters
1,959 books — 5,985 voters


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