The best books of 2024

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My favorite read in 2024

Book cover of We Were Liars

Felicity Howard ❤️ loved this book because...

It completely wrecked me in the best way. I thought I knew what kind of story it was—and then it shattered me. The writing is haunting and poetic, and the twist left me sitting in stunned silence. It's the kind of book you keep thinking about long after you've finished it.

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    ❤️ Loved it
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    🐇 I couldn't put it down

By E. Lockhart ,

Why should I read it?

14 authors picked We Were Liars as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it. This book is for kids age 12, 13, 14, and 15.

What is this book about?

The TikTok phenomenon and #1 New York Times bestseller.

A beautiful and distinguished family.
A private island.
A brilliant, damaged girl; a passionate, political boy.
A group of four friends-the Liars-whose friendship turns destructive.
A revolution. An accident. A secret.
Lies upon lies.
True love.
The truth.

We Were Liars is a modern, sophisticated suspense novel from New York Times bestselling author, National Book Award finalist, and Printz Award honouree E. Lockhart.

Read it.

And if anyone asks you how it ends, just LIE.

Don't miss FAMILY OF LIARS, the thrilling prequel to We Were Liars, published in May 2022.


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My 2nd favorite read in 2024

Book cover of Book Lovers

Felicity Howard ❤️ loved this book because...

I loved how sharp, witty, and emotionally grounded it was. The banter was perfect, the characters felt real, and it flipped the typical romance tropes in such a satisfying way. It made me laugh, tear up, and genuinely root for the characters to get their happy ending.

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    ❤️ Loved it
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    🐇 I couldn't put it down

By Emily Henry ,

Why should I read it?

12 authors picked Book Lovers as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

“One of my favorite authors.”—Colleen Hoover

An insightful, delightful, instant #1 New York Times bestseller from the author of Beach Read and People We Meet on Vacation.

Named a Most Anticipated Book of 2022 by Oprah Daily ∙ Today ∙ Parade ∙ Marie Claire ∙ Bustle ∙ PopSugar ∙ Katie Couric Media ∙ Book Bub ∙ SheReads ∙ Medium ∙ The Washington Post ∙ and more!

One summer. Two rivals. A plot twist they didn't see coming...

Nora Stephens' life is books—she’s read them all—and she is not that type of heroine. Not the plucky one, not the laidback dream…


My 3rd favorite read in 2024

Book cover of Love and Other Words

Felicity Howard ❤️ loved this book because...

This book hit me right in the heart. The way it weaves past and present is so emotionally powerful, and the connection between the characters felt so genuine and intimate. It’s nostalgic, tender, and quietly devastating in the best way. A true comfort read with depth.

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    ❤️ Loved it
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    🐇 I couldn't put it down

By Christina Lauren ,

Why should I read it?

5 authors picked Love and Other Words as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

An uplifting and unforgettable read that will make you fall in love with life again . . .

'You can never go wrong with Christina Lauren!' Paige Toon

'A true joy from start to finish' Kristin Harmel

Macy is settling into an ambitious if emotionally tepid routine: work hard as a new paediatrics resident, plan her wedding to an older, financially secure man, keep her head down and heart tucked away.

But when she runs into Elliot - the first and only love of her life - the careful bubble she's constructed begins to dissolve. Once upon a time, Elliot…


Don‘t forget about my book 😀

Echoes Of The North

By Felicity Howard ,

Book cover of Echoes Of The North

What is my book about?

Twenty-year-old Gracie is stuck. With a college degree feeling like a dead end and a quarter-life crisis looming, she craves a change — a big one. When a spontaneous job application lands her a summer position in the remote, picturesque town of Skagway, Alaska, it feels like the universe might finally be nudging her forward. Goodbye, suburban comfort; hello, wild, untamed North.

But life in Skagway is anything but ordinary. Living in close quarters with a group of vibrant, eccentric new colleagues, Gracie finds herself navigating fresh friendships and unexpected challenges. Her immediate attraction to Jake, the brooding and gruff housemate who seems to instantly dislike her, creates undeniable tension. But when a charming yet undeniably reckless “bad boy” also enters the picture, Gracie finds herself caught between two very different paths — and the men who walk them.

As the midnight sun paints the northern sky and echoes of the historic gold rush whisper through the streets, she’ll discover that finding her place — and perhaps even true love — means stepping bravely into the unknown and choosing her own destiny.

From laugh-out-loud moments to tender intimacy, and set against Alaska’s breathtaking backdrop, Echoes Of The North is a heartwarming journey of self-discovery, unexpected connections, and the magic of finding home where you least expect it — even if it means a little heartbreak along the way.

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