Several outlets have published lists of anticipated queer books, with some focusing on the month of July 2026 and others covering the summer season or the remainder of the year. The number of new LGBTQ books expected to be released varies, with one outlet mentioning over 250 titles for the rest of 2026. It appears that multiple lists have been published at different times, highlighting anticipated queer books for different months, including February, May, and July 2026.