Year of Queer Lit

It’s official. The shelves are stacked, the links are confirmed, and the countdown has begun.

We are thrilled to announce that registration is officially closed for the 2nd Annual Sapphic Shelf Explosion, and every participating book is now locked and loaded.

This year, we are showcasing over 220 sapphic books from an incredible lineup of authors across genres, styles, and vibes. From cozy romances to dark fantasy, horror, sci-fi, contemporary, historical, and everything in between, this year’s explosion is bigger, bolder, and more expansive than ever.

Even better?
Every single participating author has agreed to list their book for FREE or just $0.99 on February 26, 2026.

That means one day.
Hundreds of sapphic stories.
And the perfect excuse to absolutely demolish your TBR.

Over the coming weeks, we’ll be revealing participating titles and authors across our social media channels, so keep your eyes peeled. You never know which new favorite book (or author) is about to land on your radar.

Whether you’re here to discover new voices, support sapphic authors, or simply hoard queer books like the literary dragon you are, Sapphic Shelf Explosion 2026 is for you.

Mark your calendars.
Warm up your wishlists.
And get ready to explode your shelves on 2/26/26.

More details coming very soon.