Hello fellow booklovers!!!
June is here, which means we’re already halfway through 2024. What a great opportunity to check on the most popular book releases of the year! Don’t you agree?
I used Goodreads’ statistics as my guide in order to curate a book list of the most sought after books of the year so far, those that have sparked conversations and topped bestseller lists and I’ve tried to gather books from a variety of genres. This year has brought us a remarkable array of books across all genres, from spellbinding fantasy epics and gripping thrillers to heartwarming romances and thought-provoking non-fiction. Whether you’re a fan of page-turning mysteries or profound literary fiction, 2024 has something special for everyone to offer. Get ready to update your reading list with these must-read titles that have everyone talking!
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1. “The Women” by Kristin Hannah
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Genre: Historical Fiction
An intimate exploration of coming of age during a perilous era and an epic narrative of a divided nation, “The Women” tells the story of Frances “Frankie” McGrath, a twenty-year-old nursing student whose life changes when she hears that women can be heroes. Raised in the sunny, idyllic world of Southern California under the watchful eyes of her conservative parents, Frankie has always strived to do the right thing. But in 1965, as the world shifts, she begins to envision a different future. When her brother departs to serve in Vietnam, she enlists in the Army Nurse Corps, following in his footsteps. As inexperienced as the soldiers sent to fight, Frankie is overwhelmed by the chaos and devastation of war. Each day is a precarious balance of life and death, hope and despair; deep friendships form and can be shattered in an instant. Amidst the conflict, she encounters—and becomes one of—the fortunate, the courageous, the broken, and the lost. Yet, the war is just the beginning for Frankie and her fellow veterans. The true challenge lies in returning to a transformed and divided America, facing angry protesters and a nation eager to forget Vietnam. This novel, rich with deep friendships and bold patriotism, features a memorable heroine whose idealism and bravery under fire come to define an era, highlighting all the women who have risked their lives and whose sacrifices and dedication to their country are often overlooked.
2. “First Lie Wins” by Ashley Elston
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Genre: Mystery – Thriller
Evie Porter has everything a nice, Southern girl could want: a perfect, doting boyfriend, a house with a white picket fence and a garden, a fancy group of friends. The only catch: Evie Porter doesn’t exist. Once she’s given a name and location by her mysterious boss Mr. Smith, she learns everything there is to know about the town and the people in it. Then the mark: Ryan Sumner. The last piece of the puzzle is the job. Evie isn’t privy to Mr. Smith’s real identity, but she knows this job will be different. Ryan has gotten under her skin, and she’s starting to envision a different sort of life for herself. But Evie can’t make any mistakes—especially after what happened last time. Because the one thing she’s worked her entire life to keep clean, the one identity she could always go back to—her real identity—just walked right into this town. Evie Porter must stay one step ahead of her past while making sure there’s still a future in front of her. The stakes couldn’t be higher—but then, Evie has always liked a challenge.
3. “The Familiar” by Leigh Bardugo
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Genre: Fantasy
In a run-down house on a shabby street in Madrid’s burgeoning new capital, Luzia Cotado harnesses fragments of magic to endure her relentless chores as a scullion. When her conniving mistress uncovers Luzia’s hidden talent for minor miracles, she insists that Luzia employ these abilities to elevate the family’s social standing. What begins as entertainment for the bored aristocracy takes a dangerous turn when Luzia attracts the attention of Antonio Pérez, the disgraced secretary to Spain’s king. With the king desperate for an edge in his ongoing conflict against England’s queen, Pérez pursues Luzia relentlessly, plunging her into a world of mystics, alchemists, and charlatans where the boundaries between magic, science, and deception blur. As her fame spreads, so does the peril that her Jewish heritage will attract the deadly scrutiny of the Inquisition. To survive, Luzia must navigate this treacherous landscape, even if it means forming an uneasy alliance with Guillén Santangel, a bitter immortal familiar whose own mysteries could prove fatal for them both.
4. “House of Flame and Shadow” by Sarah J. Mass
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Genre: Romantasy
Bryce Quinlan had never imagined a world beyond Midgard, but now that she’s experienced it, all she craves is to return. Midgard holds everything she holds dear: family, friends, and her mate. Stranded in an unfamiliar realm, finding her way back won’t be easy, especially when she can’t discern whom to trust. Hunt Athalar has faced many challenges in his life, but this may be his toughest yet. After a fleeting taste of happiness, he finds himself once more imprisoned by the Asteri, unsure of Bryce’s fate. His only desire is to aid her, but until he breaks free from his captors, his hands are bound.
In this captivating sequel to Sarah J. Maas’s bestselling novels House of Earth and Blood and House of Sky and Breath, the Crescent City series enters new realms as Bryce and Hunt navigate a world on the brink of collapse, their actions shaping its uncertain future.
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