Halfway through the year is a good time to take stock of our reading. The spare elegies of winter have left their mark; the elegant literary novels of spring have come and gone; the big juicy beach reads of summer are just beginning. Let’s pause here and take a look at what good things the year has already brought to us before we look ahead to the riches of the fall. Here are the 10 best books from the first half of 2024.

The best books of the year (so far)

The Story of the Lost Child by Elena Ferrante, trans. by Ann Goldstein. In Case You Missed Yesterday's Most Popular Book Deals. The Framed Women of Ardemore House by Brandy Shillace. $4.99. The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern.

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From romance to thriller to women's fiction and more, these books will be hard to put down.

10 Must-Read Backlist Books From Authors With New Releases in 2024

Did you know that August was Romance Awareness Month? (It’s also Happiness Happens Month, which we can definitely link to the fact that it is also Romance Awareness Month, because what better way to make sure Happiness Happens? I dunno, it sounded right in my head.) I’m not sure who started Romance Awareness Month or when, but I’m always happy to make sure folks know about romance novels, so we’re just doing it EXTRA this month! And with that, we’re giving you an extra large dose of new romance releases this month! That’s right, I had a very hard time narrowing it down, so you get to discover nineteen new August romances!

19 August Releases for Romance Awareness Month

This week’s list of the most read books on Goodreads has shifted dramatically from last week! Get ready for a whole new batch of titles you’ve never heard of! I’m kidding. It’s identical, except two books have swapped spots. But which two?? You’ll have to read on to find out!

The Most Read Books on Goodreads This Week

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We've got romance, thrillers and philosophical book options for a long day at the beach.

10 fast-paced books to read on the beach

In the summer of 2019, I met with my then-editor at Kensington Books, and she mentioned Alice Beatrice Jones and Leonard ‘Kip’ Rhinelander and their headline news story from the 1920s. It was a passing comment that I took to heart because I’d never heard of Alice or Kip and the actual true events that took place in New Rochelle, New York, and some of the other boroughs in the state that are at the heart of the Rhinelander vs. Rhinelander case.

Biographical Historical Fiction Tells the Story Behind the Headlines

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The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, July 28, 2024, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.

The week's bestselling books, July 28

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Francine Pascal, creator of the Sweet Valley High book series, has died at 92 in Manhattan. The first Sweet Valley High book came out in 1983, and it soon sparked 182 more books in the series as well as spin-offs like Sweet Valley Kids, Sweet Valley Twins, Sweet Valley Junior High, and Sweet Valley University, among others. It was also adapted into a TV series that ran from 1994 to 1997, and Sweet Valley Twins was recently made into a graphic novel series.

Francine Pascal, Author of Sweet Valley High, Has Died

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Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

One of, if not the, most influential prizes for a single work of fiction has announced their 2024 long list of contenders. The Booker Prize is awarded to a work of fiction written in English, from writers of any nationality, published in the UK or Ireland. This year’s slate of 13 longlist finalists include three debut novels and six works by authors who have been honored by the prize before. It also includes the first Dutch and first Native American authors to be honored, as well as eight women and five men.

The 2024 Booker Prize Longlist Is Here

Sarah Manguso’s Liars, Anne Applebaum’s Autocracy, Inc., and Shalom Auslander’s Feh: A Memoir all feature among the best reviewed books of the week. Brought to you by Book Marks, Lit Hub’s home for book reviews. *. 1. Liars by Sarah Manguso. (Hogarth) 6 Rave • 1...

What Should You Read Next? Here Are the Best Reviewed Books of the Week

For many, reading is a cherished pastime, but not everyone finds themselves drawn to books. Whether due to a busy lifestyle, a short attention span, or simply a lack of interest, some people struggle to immerse themselves in lengthy texts. However, finding a book that captivates even the most reluctant reader is entirely possible. In this guide, we’ll explore the top 20 books for people who don’t like to read, featuring engaging stories, quick reads, and compelling narratives designed to ignite a love for books.

Top 20 Books for People Who Don’t Like to Read: Engaging Reads for Reluctant Readers

As we come to the end of the quieter season in publishing, we’ll begin to start seeing massive release days soon. Take advantage of these next few weeks to catch up on your TBR because once mid-August hits, so, too, will the YA books be hitting in mass. This...

New YA Books Hitting Shelves This Week, July 29, 2024

This week, Liberty and Jeff discuss some of their favorite books of the year, including James, The God of the Woods, The Husbands, plus more great books!. Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and never miss a beat book. Sign up for the weekly New...

New Releases and More for July 30, 2024

Tuesday is new release day, and y’all know we’re covering it from all angles. What can you expect to feel when you’re reading this month’s horror offerings? Fear and dread, of course. That’s what you come for when you pick up a horror book. But these books will make you feel so much more: joy, grief, anger, remorse, and a whole myriad of human emotions. Good horror takes you on a journey of emotions to dig at the root of what makes you tick and what you fear. And all of these books will do that for you. Read at your own risk, horror fans. You have been warned. These books are not for the faint of heart.

Sci-Fi and Horror and Queer Books, Oh My!

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Is Rachel Maddow OK? Has anyone done a wellness check on her lately? Because judging by her broadcast on MSNBC, she is not taking the recent surge of Republican momentum so well. After former President Donald Trump announced that populist Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) would be his running mate, Maddow, in full panic mode, delivered […]

Rachel Maddow’s JD Vance fan fiction

If you’ve pulled yourself away from Olympics coverage long enough to think about books, you get a gold medal for your Monday! Here are some highlights. 25+ Books With Intriguing Titles That are Actually Worth Reading. I’ve been making way through the 2024 Read Harder Challenge throughout the year,...

Debut Horror Novels You Have to Read

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Here's another recipe for fudge that's very easy to make. You can double it, or quadruple it, for more servings. 4 tablespoons cocoa or cacao powder (I like 2 tablespoons of each)

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The Best New Book Releases Out July 30, 2024

Y’all ever seen someone cuss in cursive? That’s the best way I can think to describe how thoroughly and beautifully Zora Neale Hurston told off her...

The Best New Book Releases Out July 30, 2024

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