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My Top 20 Books Of 2024! 📚
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items This list represents my literary journey through 2024, showcasing the books that captivated my imagination and stayed with me long after I turned the final page.
To Kill a Mockingbird focuses on a young girl's experience with racial injustice in the American South.
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
The Bluest Eye explores the devastating impact of racism and self-esteem on a young Black girl named Pecola Breedlove, who longs for blue eyes to be considered beautiful.
The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison
The story is about a Canadian writer who finds a Japanese teen's diary washed ashore, leading to reflections on time and the human spirit.
A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki
"Dear Life" is a collection of short stories by Alice Munro that explores the complexities of human relationships and the nuances of everyday life, often focusing on memory, loss, and the significance of small moments.
Dear Life: Stories by Alice Munro
"The Secret Life of Bees" tells the story of a young girl who escapes her abusive home and finds refuge with a community of beekeeping sisters, where she learns about love, loss, and the power of female friendship.
The Secret Life of Bees (Revised) a book by Sue Monk Kidd
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"The Vanishing Half" explores the lives of identical twin sisters who choose different paths – one embracing her Black identity, the other passing as white – and the enduring impact of race on their families.
The Vanishing Half: A GMA Book Club Pick (a Novel) a book by Brit Bennett
"Station Eleven" depicts the struggle for survival and the enduring power of art in a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by a deadly pandemic.
Station Eleven: A Novel (National Book Award Finalist) a book by Emily St John Mandel
In the Time of the Butterflies tells the true story of the Mirabal sisters, Dominican Republic political activists murdered by a brutal dictator.
In the Time of the Butterflies a book by Julia Alvarez
"Little Women" is a classic novel by Louisa May Alcott that chronicles the lives of four sisters – Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy – as they navigate childhood, love, loss, and self-discovery during the American Civil War.
Little Women a book by Louisa May Alcott and Anna Bond
"The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a story about Jay Gatsby, a wealthy man obsessed with reuniting with his lost love, Daisy Buchanan. Set in the Roaring Twenties, the novel explores themes of wealth, class, and the American Dream.
The Great Gatsby a book by F. Scott Fitzgerald
"Atomic Habits" by teaches how small, consistent changes can lead to significant personal growth. It focuses on building good habits and breaking bad ones through a system of tiny, yet powerful actions.
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones a book by James Clear
"Moby-Dick" by Herman Melville tells the story of Captain Ahab's obsessive pursuit of a white whale that took his leg. Ahab's quest leads to the destruction of his ship and crew, exploring themes of obsession, revenge, and the power of nature.
Moby-Dick: Or, the Whale a book by Herman Melville, Tom Quirk, and Andrew Delbanco
"Children of Blood and Bone" by Tomi Adeyemi is a fantasy novel about Zélie, a young maji (magic-user) who fights to restore magic to her people after it is outlawed by the ruling class.
Hijos de Sangre Y Hueso / Children of Blood and Bone a book by Tomi Adeyemi
"One of Us Is Lying" by Karen M. McManus is a mystery novel about five high school students, one of whom dies during detention. The remaining students must uncover the truth and clear their names while navigating secrets and lies within their friend ...
One of Us Is Lying a book by Karen M. McManus
"The Gifts of Imperfection" by Brené Brown encourages readers to embrace vulnerability and authenticity to live a wholehearted life. It explores how self-acceptance and connection lead to greater happiness.
The Gifts of Imperfection a book by Brené Brown
"Quiet" by Susan Cain argues that Western society undervalues introverts, celebrating extroversion instead. The book explores the strengths of introverts and how to thrive in an extroverted world.
Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking a book by Susan Cain
"The Stranger" by Albert Camus explores the themes of existentialism and the absurdity of life through the story of Meursault, an indifferent protagonist who kills a man on a beach. Meursault's lack of remorse and emotional detachment from society le...
The Stranger a book by Albert Camus
"Gone with the Wind" by Margaret Mitchell tells the story of Scarlett O'Hara, a Southern belle who struggles to survive the Civil War and Reconstruction. It explores themes of love, loss, and the changing South.
Gone with the Wind a book by Margaret Mitchell and Pat Conroy
"A Wrinkle in Time" by Madeleine L'Engle is a science fiction adventure about Meg Murry, who travels through time and space to rescue her missing father. The novel explores themes of family, courage, and the power of love.
A Wrinkle in Time: (Newbery Medal Winner) a book by Madeleine L'Engle
"The Giving Tree" by Shel Silverstein is a children's story about a tree who selflessly gives everything to a boy throughout his life, exploring themes of unconditional love and the cycle of life.
The Giving Tree a book by Shel Silverstein
"Animal Farm" by George Orwell is an allegorical novella that satirizes the Russian Revolution. It tells the story of farm animals who rebel against their human farmer, only to fall under the oppressive rule of a pig named Napoleon.
Animal Farm a book by George Orwell