Readers and booksellers celebrate top LGBTQ books of 2024

Booksellers and readers have highlighted several LGBTQ titles as favorites for 2024, including Casey McQuiston’s “The Pairing,” Julia Armfield’s “Private Rites,” and Billy-Ray Belcourt’s “Coexistence.” These books explore themes of identity, relationships, and personal growth. Despite ongoing challenges like book bans, LGBTQ-inclusive literature continues to thrive. Readers and booksellers advocate for these titles, showcasing a range of genres from fiction to nonfiction, including Emma Copley Eisenberg’s “Housemates” and Nico Lang’s “American Teenager.” Notable mentions also include Akwaeke Emezi’s “Little Rot” and R.O. Kwon’s “Exhibit.” The diversity of these selections reflects a strong interest in stories that resonate with queer experiences and perspectives.