The novels span genres and themes, from Miranda July’s witty ‘All Fours’ to Max Boot’s critical biography ‘Reagan’|Abhi Sharma|CC BY 2.0
The year saw several books attain viral fame via TikTok’s BookTok trend, like Colleen Hoover’s “It Ends With Us.” The New York Times Book Review selection also highlighted groundbreaking fiction and nonfiction.
The books span genres and themes, from Miranda July’s witty “All Fours” to Max Boot’s critical biography “Reagan”. Here are a few must-reads:
- “All Fours” by Miranda July: A bold, humorous exploration of life’s turning points through a mother’s unconventional road trip.
- “Good Material” by Dolly Alderton: A fresh take on modern love.
- “James” by Percival Everett: A reimagined Huckleberry Finn through the eyes of an enslaved man seeking freedom.
- “Martyr!” by Kaveh Akbar: A poignant debut novel blending poetry and a quest for identity.
Amazon’s Kindle also offered a vast selection of gripping series for every reader. Here are some fan-favorites:
- “The Empyrean Series” by Rebecca Yarros: A romantasy saga about dragon riders battling for survival.
- “The Housemaid Series” by Freida McFadden: A psychological thriller packed with shocking twists and secrets.
- “Off-Campus Series” by Elle Kennedy: Romance and drama on college campus.
2024 delivered stories that will linger long after the year ends. You can also check out these lists for your reading pleasures:
- The best fiction of 2024 - The Guardian
- The Books Readers Loved in 2024 - The New York Times
- The Verge’s favorite books from 2024