Ready to find your next favorite book? This list has everything from twisty mysteries to swoony romances and magical adventures. Whether you’re a fan of edge-of-your-seat thrillers or need a good cry over a heartfelt love story, I’ve got you covered!...
Historical Fiction: The Women by Kristin Hannah. One of my absolute favorite reads of the year. You’ll want tissues for this one—it’s beautifully written and unforgettable.
Mystery/Thriller: Two amazing books by Freida McFadden and some of my other favs from 2024.
Romance: Emily Henry, Kennedy Ryan, Christina Lauren, and many more in amazing romancs and romcoms in 2024.
Romantasy: The final Crescent City book. If you’re not already obsessed with SJM, start with her first two books in this series. They’re magical, emotional, and not to be skipped. Quicksilver wsa the breakout smash of this year.
These 26 books are my top picks to make 2024 your best reading year yet! Let me know which ones you’ve read—or are adding to your TBR—because I love hearing your thoughts. Happy reading! 📖✨
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Historical Fiction
Mystery/Thriller
Romance
Romantasy
Young adult
Historical Fiction
Possibly my favorite book of 2024
The Women: A Novel
Still on my personal TBR but a can't miss book.
The Frozen River (GMA Book Club Pick)|Paperback
Just a few of the awards for James.
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER• NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER • ONE OF THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW'S 10 BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR • SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE • KIRKUS PRIZE WINNER • A brilliant, action-packed re...
James - by Percival Everett (Hardcover)
the cover alone made me read it
The Booklover's Library: A Novel
I love everything Kate Quinn touches and this one is no exception.
The Briar Club: A Novel (Hardcover)
I'm not usually a Jodi Picoult fan, but her social media lately has been so good, that I gave it a shot. So amazing!
By Any Other Name: A Novel
barnes and noble has the best price as of today. and Mexican Gothic was absolutely fantastic!
The Seventh Veil of Salome (GMA Book Club Pick)|Hardcover
Mystery/Thriller
i can't add anything to what has already been said:
ONE OF THE NEW YORK TIMES’S NOTABLE BOOKS OF 2024
A NEW YORK TIMES BEST THRILLER OF 2024
A NEW YORK TIMES BEST CRIME NOVEL OF 2024
PEOPLE MAGAZINE'S #1 BOOK OF THE YEAR
A NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRAR...
The God of the Woods: A Novel
This is one of my favorite thrillers of the year. and bookshop.org let's you buy books while supporting a local bookstore of your choice.
The Boyfriend a book by Freida McFadden
I chose the BookOutlet version of this because you can get the book for $6. Brand new and one of my favorite Freida books ever.
The Teacher
Absolutely loved this thriller. podcasts and twists abound
Listen for the Lie: A Novel
Jason is quickly becoming one of my favoite mystery writers. Make sure you take each book as a new book
The Last One at the Wedding: A Novel
another that is still on my TBR but is an absolute must read
First Lie Wins: Reese's Book Club: A Novel
Another absolute essential from 2024. I don't know how this isn't on every TBR
All the Colors of the Dark: A Read with Jenna Pick
I love all of her books…all of them
The Heiress
Richard Osman is an amazing mytsery writer with the best some of the best characters I have ever read
We Solve Murders: A Novel
read it for the cover and the author
She's Not Sorry: A Captivating Thriller
Romance
Emily Henry is an auto buy author for me.
Funny Story
Target has the best price right now and everyone should read Abby Jiminez's entire catalogue
Just for the Summer - by Abby Jimenez (Paperback)
all of her books every single one of them
This Could Be Us
One of my favorite romcoms of 2024 and the hardcover is part of Barnes & nobles 50% off sale.
The Rom-Commers: A Novel|Hardcover
I can't recommend this book and this author enough. Read for the cover alone
Rhythm's Blues
I have read and loved every single ali hazelwood book. STEM romance will always get me
Not in Love - by Ali Hazelwood (Paperback)
tessa stone has blown me away this year. If you want to get the books, they are available on Amazon, but Tessa sells her paper copies on her website for the same price as Amazon. Plus she will sign the copies and include character art with each order. I bought the entire series directly from her website and it was a great experience.
Taming Kane
Both covers of this book are beautiful and such a good romance with a curvy fmc
Only for the Week a book by Natasha Bishop
I listened to this one on audiobook and devoured it. didn't even last an entire plane ride.
The Paradise Problem
Romantasy
Obviously, SJM is a must but if you haven't read the first two in this series, do not skip them. These are not stand alone books at all
House of Flame and Shadow (Crescent City, 3)
I read the ebook then did an immersive reread with the audiobook when it came out. The next in the series comes out early 2025.
