The Goodreads Choice Awards for 2024 are now open for voting, emphasizing the promotion of queer and BIPOC literature.

Voters are encouraged to support diverse books, especially those that may not have received mainstream attention.

Highlighted categories in the awards include adult fiction, nonfiction, romance, science fiction, fantasy, and horror, with a special focus on recommended queer titles.

In memoir, RuPaul's 'The House of Hidden Meanings' shares his journey of self-acceptance as a queer Black individual and his rise in the drag scene.

'Martyr' by Kaveh Akbar, a fiction piece, follows a queer poet dealing with loss and addiction, garnering praise from notable authors.

The romance category features 'The Pairing' by Casey McQuiston, which tells the story of childhood friends reconnecting during a European trip after a fallout.

'Greta & Valdin' by Rebecca K Reilly delves into sibling dynamics and queerness within a multiracial family.

In science fiction, 'Yours for the Taking' by Gabrielle Korn is set in a dystopian future where characters seek survival and acceptance in a new community.

'A Sweet Sting of Salt' by Rose Sutherland is a gothic retelling of a selkie tale that explores themes of identity and isolation.

Chuck Tingle's horror novel 'Bury Your Gays' critiques the entertainment industry's treatment of LGBTQ+ characters through a meta-narrative.

'FaeBound' by Saara El-Arifi is a romantasy featuring an elf colonel who forms a bond with a fae creature after a tragic incident involving a prince.