The 10 Best Books to Read in 2024 So Far

The 10 Best Books to Read in 2024 So Far

Join us as we delve into these captivating tales and discover the literary treasures that await you this year so far.

1. Yellowface by Rebecca F. Kuang

This is a wild tale, but it’s not her story to share. When unsuccessful author June Hayward sees her competitor Athena Liu perish in an unexpected accident, she seizes the chance and takes it.

2. Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

Welcome to the fierce and prestigious realm of Basgiath War College, where twenty-year-old Violet Sorrengail expected a quiet life among books in the Scribe Quadrant.

3. Good Material by Dolly Alderton

In the intricate mosaic of relationships, this particular one unfolds with a unique complexity—a single beginning accompanied by dual endings.

4. Great Expectations by Vinson Cunningham

In the eagerly awaited debut novel from a rising star at The New Yorker, a transformative presidential campaign alters the trajectory of a young Black man’s life.

5. Butter by Asako Yuzuki

Nestled within the confines of the Tokyo Detention Centre, Manako Kajii, renowned for her culinary prowess, finds herself ensnared in allegations of seducing and dispatching lonely businessmen with her exquisite cooking.

6. Come and Get It by Kiley Reid

In the latest offering from the acclaimed author of Such a Fun Age, emerges a captivating tale weaving the lives of a residential aide, a visiting professor, and three rebellious students. Set against the backdrop of the University of Arkansas in 2017, Millie Cousins, a senior resident aide, yearns for graduation, employment, and homeownership.

7. Splinters: Another Kind of Love Story by Leslie Jamison

Leslie Jamison’s ascent to prominence in contemporary literature is marked by her profound exploration of reality, truth, and complexity, earning comparisons to icons like Joan Didion and Susan Sontag.

8. Ellipses by Vanessa Lawrence

In the luminous streets of Manhattan, Lily finds herself unexpectedly offered a ride home by cosmetics magnate Billie, sparking hopes of a professional connection.

9. How to End a Love Story by Yulin Kuang

In the realm where Helen Zhang, the bestselling author unable to pen her own happiness, collides with Grant Shepard, the screenwriter blessed with movie-star looks but burdened by financial constraints, an unexpected narrative unfolds.

10.  Martyr by Kaveh Akbar

In the literary realm of 2024, a singular masterpiece, eagerly awaited by Time, Nylon, Oprah, Marie Claire, and CNN, and celebrated as one of Sarah Jessica Parker’s picks of the year, emerges.

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