(Shania Twain voice): Looks like we made it! As 2024–our tenth year of podcasting–draws to a close, we are once again taking a moment to discuss some good books! These are our favorite books we read this year (regardless of publication date). Maybe you’ll find some good recommendations here to start your 2025 reading year strong!

Coming up next: A January hiatus. Happy New Year! We’ll see you in February!

5.) D’Vaughn and Kris Plan a Wedding by Chencia C. Higgins

4.) Mister Magic by Kiersten White

3.) Burn the Negative by Josh Winning

2.) When Ghosts Call Us Home by Katya de Becerra

1.) Haunt Sweet Home by Sarah Pinsker

Bonus: Hers for the Weekend by Helena Greer

5.) James by Percival Everett

4.) Hijab Butch Blues by Lamya H

3.) Margo’s Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe

2.) There’s Always This Year by Hanif Abdurraqib

1.) If You Can’t Take the Heat by Geraldine DeRuiter

Bonus: Lucy Undying by Kiersten White