Today’s post is a round-up of the best books I read in 2024. After reviewing my Goodreads account and my Bookstagram account, I made a list of all of the books that really stuck with me. Overall, I read 51 books, which is not as many as I normally finish reading. However, 2024 was chaotic, so I’m happy I still accomplished reading that many.
I can safely say that romance is still my preferred read. I’m still loving authors like Abby Jimenez, Kristin Hannah, Emily Henry, and Jessa Hastings for sure. I’m also discovering new authors thanks to Bookstagram and Booktok. I’m still looking for those smaller authors who are not getting the attention they should be, so if you have any favorites, please send them my way!
If you’d like to browse all of the books I’ve read, feel free to check out my reading lists! I share all of the books I read each month and also share what books I have on my tbr to read in the future.
I’d love to know what was your favorite book(s) that you read in 2024!

Top Reads of 2024
So what makes a book “stand-out” from most other books and be considered a favorite? For me, it’s generally the feelings I have while reading the book. Did I find it really powerful? Was there deep emotions? Was the romance really intense? Did I learn anything? Was the spice, spicy?!?! Did I feel enough emotion that it made me cry?!?!? Could I not put it down? All of these are things I think about when considering a book to be a favorite.
- The Housemaid by Freida McFadden (A thriller isn’t my usual go-to, but this had me hooked! Check trigger warnings on this one! I can’t wait for this movie to come out.)
- A Risk Worth Taking by Jessica Joyce (A very short book that packs a huge amount of emotions! I read this so quickly, but I’m shocked at how attached I got to these characters in such a short time. So good.)
- A Bit Much by Lindsay Rush (The most incredible poetry. A great one to gift! I’ve even purchased some of her prints for my office)
- The Wedding People by Alison Espach (One of my top three books of 2024. Funny, emotional, incredible writing. Check trigger warnings for sure.)
- You Are Here by David Nichols (The author of One Day, this novel had me crying and feeling all of the emotions. It packed such a punch. I also need it to be a tv-series STAT.)
- Sandwich by Catherine Newman (I didn’t know how I’d feel about this one as it deals with motherhood and well, I’m not a mother. However, I laughed so much and also found it to be a really powerful read.)
- This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune (100% yes. I loved everything about this romance. Also, can I please instantly go to Prince Edward Island? I loved this book so much)
- Magnolia Parks Into The Dark Jessa Hastings (This is a series and you do need to read them in order. This is the latest in the Magnolia Parks series and I can’t get enough. British Gossip Girl essentially. It’s perfection.)
- Funny Story by Emily Henry (Queen Emily can do no wrong. I won’t lie, this isn’t my favorite book of hers, but I still enjoyed it so much. Fake dating at its finest. Michigan is also such a character in this story.)
- The Women by Kristin Hannah (Another Queen, Kristin Hannah, this was my top read of 2024. Reading about women in the Vietnam War was eye opening. I just had no idea the experiences they had both there and once returning home to the states. This story is a must-read.)
- One Dark Window Series by Rachel Gillig (Fantasy at its finest. I just loved everything about these two books. It’s dark and sort of creepy? It definitely had gothic vibes and I loved every minute of it.)
- Big Fan by Alexandra Romanoff (This short story is fantastic and romance readers will eat this one up.)
- The Assasin’s Blade by Sarah J. Maas (I’m still on my Throne of Glass journey and I have to say, this book GUTTED ME.)
- Happily Never After by Lynn Painter (Loved this romance between a bride who needs to get out of her wedding and the guy who objects on her behalf. Trust me, it’s good. It’s light, but full of character.)
- Out on a Limb by Hannah Bonam-Young (I am not normally a fan of accidental pregnancy trope, but this book is just fantastic. Disabilities are represented and honestly, Bo is such a golden retriever boyfriend. I still think of that character often. So spicy.)
- Just For The Summer by Abby Jimenez (This book had me sobbing. It’s such an amazing book, but know before reading it, that it is very deep. I laughed so much, but also, the sobbing was so hard at times. She’s just such a talented author.)
Books Worth Mentioning
- Cruel Winter With You by Ali Hazelwood (I read this right before Christmas and wanted a full story! This is a short novella and I’m begging for a full book with these characters. Second chance, miscommunication. Give it to me.)
- Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan (Wow. This one packed a punch. I had never heard about this real-life events happening in Ireland, but now I’m curious to learn more. This was also a movie that recently came out featuring Cillian Murphy!)
- Filthy Rich Fae by Geneva Lee (This was a Beach Reads and Bubbly recommendation and holy hell, it was hot. Enemies to lovers. Mafia type vibes. “Who did this to you.” Found family. “Touch her and you’ll die.”)
- Four Weekends and a Funeral by Ellie Palmer (This was an unexpected book I enjoyed, but know it packs a punch. It’s considered a romance, set in MN, but it also deals with death and a lot of heavy topics.)
- The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren (Please make this a movie. ASAP. Fake marriage. Rich family. Tropical island. One bed. What can go wrong?!?!?!)
- Good Material Dolly Alderton (The writing in this story is incredible and laughed so many times. It’s written by a woman, but it’s from a male’s POV for most of the story. A bad breakup and the story of what happened from his perspective. I was glad we got a bit of the female’s POV as well in the end.)
- Butcher and Blackbird by Brynne Weaver (This is not for everyone. It’s VERY SPICY and involves serial killers. Plus, it’s going to be a movie. ROWAN. OMG. Just know that it’s very graphic.)
What are some of your must-read books that you loved in 2024? Anything you are really looking forward to reading in 2025? Comment below!
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Loved Sandwich, The Women, Butcher & Blackbird (stilol have not read the second despite having it for over a year LOL), and Four Weekends and a Funeral – I liked that one much more than I was expecting to!
Sandwich was an unexpected favorite!