As a teacher and book lover, one of my favorite pastimes outside of the classroom is curling up with a great book. Over the past year, I’ve read over 95 books that transported me to different worlds, introduced me to unforgettable characters, and left me thinking long after I turned the last page.
Whether you’re looking for a heartfelt story, a suspenseful page-turner, or something that simply sparks joy, I’m excited to share with you some of the best titles I’ve enjoyed in 2024. So, grab a cozy spot and let’s dive into my favorite reads!
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The Night We Lost Him
In The Night We Lost Him, Nora and her estranged brother Sam try to figure out how their father really died. As they investigate, they unravel hidden family secrets that challenge everything they thought they knew about him. It’s the perfect amount of suspense and twists.
Elsie Silver
The best way to showcase all of my favorite reads from Elsie this year is this graphic from her Instagram. I LOVE a good series and Elsie does a fabulous job weaving these friends throughout the novels. The Gold Rush Ranch and Chestnut Springs series carried me through the summer. Heads up – these are spicy books!
A Novel Love Story
Who doesn’t love a slow-burn romance? In A Novel Love Story, Elsy Merriweather finds herself magically transported into the fictional world of her favorite romance series. As she navigates the town and meets its characters, she grows closer to the mysterious bookstore owner, Anders, who harbors secrets of his own. Like all Ashley Poston books, there’s a blend of magical realism and real-life themes.
The Covenant of Water
The Covenant of Water was by far the heaviest {both in weight and story!} I read in 2024. It is a beautiful multigenerational saga set in India from 1900 to 1977. The story follows the Parambil family, who are plagued by a mysterious condition that causes members to drown across generations. It is written so beautifully.
I listened to this book on Libro.fm and I would highly recommend taking the time to listen instead of read. It’s 972 pages and 31+ hours to read! However, when I listen to any books I always speed up the reader so it cuts it down! But the author himself reads it and it is so much more incredible to enjoy the book as he intended.
Until Next Summer
In Until Next Summer, former best friends Jessie and Hillary reconnect at an adults-only summer camp as they attempt to rekindle their friendship and save their beloved Camp Chickawah from being sold. This book honestly made me want to sign up for adult summer camp immediately!
One Last Shot
One Last Shot is a book about second chances. The story follows supermodel Emerson and photographer Theo who were inseparable as teens and made a marriage pact if they were still single by the time they turned 28.
A decade later, Emerson and Theo reconnect during a fashion photoshoot in the gorgeous Cinque Terre. Old feelings pop up and they navigate their complicated past to determine if this reunion is a fresh start or a final farewell. I could NOT put this book down. I absolutely loved it.
Behind Every Good Man
I love a book set in a time that I have not lived through! Behind Every Good Man follows Beverly Diamond, a housewife who discovers her husband’s infidelity and decides to challenge him by joining the political campaign of his rival.
As Beverly grows into a fierce and savvy political strategist, she also reclaims her independence and redefines her role as a woman in a time of limited opportunities. This book will have you laughing out loud! Oh, and it’s written by a high school English teacher which makes it even cooler!
The Husbands
The Husbands is a quirky and funny with a hefty dose of magical realism. When Lauren returns home one night, she is shocked to find a man claiming to be her husband, even though she’s never been married. As her attic begins producing an endless stream of new “husbands,” Lauren must figure out how to navigate endless possibilities in love and life. I listened to The Husbands on libro.fm and it was definitely a fun listen!
The Last Party
Do you love a good psychological thriller, too? The Last Party by A.R. centers around Perla Wultz, a seemingly perfect wife and mother living in a gated community in Pasadena. But Perla is consumed by a dark secret connected to a decades-old crime.
I read way more books that I loved! Make sure to check ’em out over on Goodreads or follow me over on my bookstagram, Molly’s Lucky Reads.
Make sure to charge up your Kindles and add these books to your wishlist! Would you add anything to this list? Leave a comment and let me know – I’m always looking for new titles to add to my To-Be-Read list!
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