Romance is a genre that shows no signs of slowing down and is consistently one of the most popular among readers year over year, in both print and digital formats. That growing popularity can be attributed to the rise of #BookTok that continues to fuel new generations of romance readers. The genre is also expanding to include more representation so that all readers can see themselves in the book they’re reading and identify with the characters.

With so many different sub-genres popping up (contemporary, fantasy, historical, LGBTQ+, new adult, #OwnVoices, paranormal and on and on), there’s no ‘one size fits all’ for romance novels. The genre has made way for more BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and people of color) authors and diverse characters - an unfortunate rarity in the past - thanks to a shifting landscape in publishing. The good news: Diversifying your TBR list has never been easier with authors like Talia Hibbert, Jasmine Guillory, Thien-Kim Lam, Abby Jimenez, Kosoko Jackson and many others helping to create a more inclusive happily ever after.

To expand your reading list, we’ve compiled a list of 50+ diverse and inclusive romance reads that you’re sure to love with all your heart. You can find them on the Libby reading app from your local library.