As 2024 comes to a close, I want to take a moment to thank each of you who joined me for the Diversify Your Romance Reading Challenge this year. It’s been an incredible journey discovering new stories, connecting with readers, and celebrating the diversity that makes the romance genre so rich and rewarding.

This challenge was about more than just crossing books off a list—it was about expanding our perspectives, supporting diverse authors, and exploring love stories that reflect the beautiful spectrum of human experience. Whether you read along with every category or dipped your toes into just a few, your participation has meant the world to me.

The Diversify Your Romance Reading Journal was an essential tool for many of you, guiding your challenge journey with reflection prompts, book recommendations, a customizable tracker, and more. And great news—it’s still available for a limited time! If you’ve been considering grabbing a copy to complete your challenge reflections or prep for 2025, now’s the time.

In case you need a refresher, the categories listed below are each designed to spark curiosity and inspire you to explore new voices in romance.

• Audiobook with BIPOC narrator

• By a Black author

• By an LGBTQ+ author

• By a transgender or nonbinary author, specifically

• By an Asian or Asian American author

• Afrofuturism or African futurism

• Disability representation

• An athlete FMC

• A retelling of non-Western mythology

• Set in another country

• Muslim main character

• Jewish main character

• FMC older than 40

• By a Latinx author

• A book in translation

• By a First Nations, Native American, Indigenous, or Aboriginal author

• A polyamorous romance

• A mixed-race main character

Even though I’m wrapping up this year’s challenge, I’ll still be reading diverse love stories—and I hope you will too! If you need ideas, you can always check back here. I’ve cataloged all the books I recommended throughout the year, making it easy to find your next great read.

To everyone who joined, shared your thoughts, or even just cheered us on from the sidelines—thank you! Your enthusiasm and support have made this challenge a true highlight of my year.

As we look toward 2025, let’s continue celebrating the power of diverse stories and the joy they bring to our lives. And if you’re already excited for next year’s challenge, stay tuned—I have some fun ideas brewing!

Happy reading, and here’s to a new year of love, growth, and fabulous books! 💕