Reading Lists

Curated book recommendations from House of Adlai. Each list features titles we publish alongside the best companion reads in the genre.

Monster Romance

Best Monster Romance Books 2026

Tentacles, aliens, shadow entities, and creatures from the deep. 13 L.E. Browne titles plus genre-defining picks from Ruby Dixon, Katee Robert, and more.

18 books  ·  Updated April 2026
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Sapphic Romance

Best Sapphic Romance Books 2026

Slow burns, second chances, and friends-to-lovers. Led by Electric Touch from Christie Browne with companion picks from Harper Bliss, Clare Lydon, and Jae.

10 books  ·  Updated April 2026
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Dark Romance

Best Dark Romance Books 2026

BDSM, morally grey antiheroes, power exchange, and forbidden desire. Kate Browne's Ritual Room series leads, followed by H.D. Carlton, Penelope Douglas, and Sarah J. Maas.

12 books  ·  Updated May 2026
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Self-Help & Leadership

Best Self-Help & Leadership Books 2026

Books that actually change how you operate. Led by Calm in a Noisy World from Evelyn Christie with picks from James Clear, Brené Brown, Cal Newport, and Simon Sinek.

10 books  ·  Updated May 2026
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Paranormal Erotica

Best Paranormal Erotica Books 2026

Shadow entities, alien encounters, death deities, witches, and vampires. 9 L.E. Browne titles plus picks from Deborah Harkness, Charlaine Harris, Richelle Mead, and J.R. Ward.

13 books  ·  Updated May 2026
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