If you’re looking to refresh your reading list this year, 2024 offers a diverse array of must-read books that will inspire, entertain, and challenge your perspective. From spellbinding fiction and epic fantasy to powerful non-fiction that sheds light on our ever-evolving world, there’s something for every reader to dive into. Here’s a curated selection of books that should be on your radar.
Fiction
- “Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow” by Gabrielle Zevin – A deep exploration of creativity, friendship, and the gaming industry.
- “Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus – A witty and empowering story about a woman chemist-turned-TV cooking show host in the 1960s.
- “Demon Copperhead” by Barbara Kingsolver – A modern retelling of David Copperfield set in Appalachia.
- “The Night Watchman” by Louise Erdrich – A poignant novel based on the author’s grandfather’s fight against Native American dispossession.
Mystery/Thriller
- “The Maid” by Nita Prose – A charming whodunit featuring an unconventional protagonist working in a fancy hotel.
- “Razorblade Tears” by S.A. Cosby – A gritty, fast-paced revenge story centered on two fathers seeking justice for their murdered sons.
Science Fiction/Fantasy
- “Project Hail Mary” by Andy Weir – A gripping space adventure with humor and high-stakes problem-solving.
- “The Priory of the Orange Tree” by Samantha Shannon – A feminist epic fantasy with dragons and strong world-building.
- “The Kaiju Preservation Society” by John Scalzi – A fun, light read about a secret society managing gigantic creatures in an alternate dimension.
Non-Fiction
- “The Song of the Cell: An Exploration of Medicine and the New Human” by Siddhartha Mukherjee – An insightful dive into the history and wonders of cell biology.
- “Crying in H Mart” by Michelle Zauner – A touching memoir on identity, grief, and growing up Korean-American.
- “The Anthropocene Reviewed” by John Green – A collection of essays blending personal stories and broader reflections on life and the world.
- “Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men” by Caroline Criado Perez – A powerful look at gender inequality through the lens of data and research.
Historical Fiction
- “The Paris Library” by Janet Skeslien Charles – A story about the American Library in Paris during World War II.
- “Hamnet” by Maggie O’Farrell – A lyrical novel inspired by the life of Shakespeare’s son.
Classics/New Takes on Classics
- “Pachinko” by Min Jin Lee – A sweeping multi-generational saga about a Korean family in Japan.
- “The Master and Margarita” by Mikhail Bulgakov – A classic Russian novel blending fantasy, satire, and romance.
