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9 Books You Need to Read Before the Year Is Over
As we’re heading into September, I thought I’d share a few books I’ve absolutely loved so far this year. These 2024 book releases are addictive, compelling, and impossible to put down. From twisty thrillers to feel-good small-town romances, there’s something here for everyone. If you’re looking to get lost in a great story before 2024 rolls around, check out these picks!
Best Books To Read before 2024 Ends
The Women by Kristin Hannah
I’m a huge Kristin Hannah fan, and her protagonists never disappoint. The Women is no exception. Set in 1965, it follows Frances “Frankie” McGrath, a young nursing student who decides to join the Army Nurse Corps during the Vietnam War. Sheltered her whole life, she suddenly faces the chaos of war, navigating life and death each day. The real challenge comes when she returns home to a divided America. If you’re a fan of deep friendships and stories of courage, this is a must-read. Also, be sure to check out Kristin Hannah’s full list of books!
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The Teacher by Freida McFadden
This year, I became obsessed with Freida McFadden’s books. I was on a Freida McFadden marathon, and The Teacher is a great one to start with.Eve is a math teacher with a seemingly perfect life, but after a student-teacher scandal rocks the school, Eve knows there’s more to the story. The student at the center of it, Addie, is hiding something big, and Eve is determined to uncover it. It’s packed with suspense and twists—definitely worth reading if you love psychological thrillers.
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Book Lovers by Emily Henry
I know Book Lovers was a 2022 release, but I loved it so much that I had to include it. It’s got that small-town, feel-good vibe that’s perfect October reading list. Nora Stephens is a literary agent, and when her sister convinces her to take a trip to a small town in North Carolina, Nora doesn’t expect to keep bumping into Charlie Lastra, an editor she’s had some not-so-cute run-ins with. It’s a charming story about rivals, love, and finding your own story.
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The God of the Woods by Liz Moore
This one’s for mystery lovers! Set in 1975, a camp counselor discovers that a 13-year-old girl, Barbara Van Laar, is missing from her bunk. What makes it even stranger is that her brother disappeared the same way years before. As the town scrambles to uncover what happened, secrets about the Van Laar family and the community come to light. The God of the Woods is a gripping, multi-layered story I really loved reading this year.
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Bride by Ali Hazelwood
Looking for a steamy paranormal romance to get you into the Halloween spirit? Bride by Ali Hazelwood has you covered. Misery Lark is a Vampyre bride forced into a peacekeeping alliance with Alpha Werewolf, Lowe Moreland. Misery has her own agenda, and Lowe has his suspicions. It’s a marriage of convenience full of tension, politics, and passion. It’s also one of the spiciest books you’ll ever read .
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When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A. Parker
If you love fantasy with witty banter and strong, sassy protagonists, When the Moon Hatched is a fast-paced fantasy romance that you’ll make you fall in love with fantasy books again and again. Raeve, a skilled assassin, and Kaan, a king with a heavy burden, are on paths that intertwine in unexpected ways.
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This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune
If you loved Every Summer After, you’ll want to check out Carley Fortune’s new book. It’s got a beachy setting on Prince Edward Island, a sizzling romance, and lots of drama. Lucy returns to PEI every summer, but there’s always one problem—Felix, her best friend’s younger brother, who she can’t seem to stay away from. When Lucy’s best friend runs off just before her wedding, Lucy is pulled back to the island for one last summer filled with secrets and unresolved feelings.
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House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas
Bryce Quinlan is stranded in a strange new world and will do whatever it takes to return home. Meanwhile, Hunt Athalar is stuck in the Asteri’s dungeons and desperate to help her. This book is packed with action, romance, and all the twists Sarah J. Maas fans love. If you’ve read the previous two, you can’t miss this one!
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Darling Girls by Sally Hepworth
If you’re into thrillers with family drama, Darling Girls by Sally Hepworth is a gripping read. Jessica, Norah, and Alicia grew up in foster care under the watchful eye of Miss Fairchild, but their childhood was far from the fairy tale it seemed. When a body is found under their old home, the sisters are thrown back into a web of secrets, lies, and suspicion. It’s a page-turner filled with suspense, sisterhood, and shocking revelations.
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