If you loved
We're Here
Naomi Kanakia, Charles Payseur · Book · 2023
What hooked you in We're Here is the way these stories use speculative and personal lenses to center marginalized voices and authentic identity.
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We're Here
Stephen Warren · Series · 2020
Films on the same thread
All of Us Strangers
Film · 2023
Explores: Grief, Loneliness, Memory.
Much like the queer speculative explorations in We're Here, this film uses the language of psychological fantasy to externalize the internal, deeply personal struggles of grief and memory.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
James Gunn · Film · 2023
Explores: Found Family, Loss and Grief, Redemption.
This cosmic journey mirrors the commitment to found family and inclusion found in We're Here, proving that even in the vastness of space, personal connection remains the central focus.
Books of Blood
Brannon Braga · Film · 2020
Explores: Reality Bending, Psychic Phenomena, Cosmic Horror.
If you valued the genre-bending anthology format of We're Here, these tales offer a similarly bold, imaginative dive into the unsettling corners of reality and supernatural horror.
Her
Spike Jonze · Film · 2013
Explores: Artificial Intelligence, Existential Loneliness, Human-Computer Interaction.
This film shares the speculative spirit of We're Here by using a high-concept premise to examine the fundamental human need for intimacy, connection, and understanding in a modern world.
Series on the same thread
Heartstopper
Alice Oseman · Series · 2022
Shares a thread with We're Here: Identity.
The intimate focus on self-discovery and queer identity in this series echoes the same heartfelt dedication to authentic representation that defines the stories collected in We're Here.
Heated Rivalry
Jacob Tierney · Series · 2025
Explores: Rivalry, Forbidden Love, Career Ambition.
This narrative mirrors the focus on identity exploration seen in We're Here, grounding its emotional stakes in the messy, transformative journey of young love and professional ambition.
We Are Who We Are
Luca Guadagnino · Series · 2020
Explores: Identity Exploration, First Love, Adolescent Angst.
This coming-of-age story captures the same spirit of identity exploration and adolescent vulnerability that makes the queer experiences in We're Here feel so vital and resonant.
What We Do in the Shadows
Jemaine Clement · Series · 2019
Explores: Vampire Life, Fish-out-of-Water, Supernatural Roommates.
The playful, supernatural subversion of everyday life in this series aligns with the imaginative scope of We're Here, finding humor and humanity in the lives of unconventional beings.
Podcasts on the same thread
Monsters Among Us
Derek Hayes | Audioboom Studios · Podcast · 2026
Explores: Unexplained Phenomena, First-hand Testimony, Atmospheric Horror.
Just as We're Here celebrates the breadth of speculative voices, this collection of first-hand testimonies elevates marginalized perspectives through the atmospheric lens of the unexplained and supernatural.
We Can Do Hard Things
Treat Media and Glennon Doyle · Podcast · 2026
Explores: Vulnerability, Personal growth, Emotional support.
This podcast mirrors the radical vulnerability and commitment to inclusion found in We're Here, providing a raw, supportive space for listeners to navigate the complexities of personal growth.
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Common questions
Is We're Here (2023) a direct sequel to the 2020 television series?
No, We're Here (2023) is a book published by Neon Hemlock and is not related to the 2020 television series of the same name. The book is the third volume in an annual anthology series that focuses on queer speculative fiction across various genres.
Do I need to read the previous volumes of We're Here before starting the 2023 edition?
You do not need to read the previous volumes to enjoy the 2023 edition of We're Here. As an anthology series, each volume is designed to celebrate the breadth and variety of queer speculative fiction independently, allowing readers to start with any book in the series.
What genres are included in the 2023 edition of We're Here?
We're Here (2023) features a wide range of genres, including fantasy, science fiction, and horror. The collection is curated to showcase the variety of queer speculative fiction, covering stories that fall within these specific categories and everything else that exists in between them.
Is We're Here (2023) a standalone book or part of a series?
We're Here (2023) is the third volume in a yearly series published by Neon Hemlock. While it functions as a standalone collection of queer speculative fiction, it is part of an ongoing project that releases a new volume each year to highlight diverse voices in the genre.