The best books of 2024

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My favorite read in 2024

Book cover of In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction

Ruth Hull ❤️ loved this book because...

This book reminded me that we're all human and we all share the same deep needs, wants and dreams. It reminded me to be more gentle and a little kinder to those around me. If you work in addiction, or have a friend or family member struggling with a dependency then I highly recommend this book.

  • Loved Most

    🥇 Thoughts 🥈 Emotions
  • Writing style

    ❤️ Loved it
  • Pace

    🐕 Good, steady pace

By Gabor Maté ,

Why should I read it?

3 authors picked In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

A “thought-provoking and powerful” study that goes beyond simplistic self-help remedies to reframe everything you’ve been taught about addiction and recovery—from the New York Times–bestselling author of The Myth of Normal (Bruce Perry, author of The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog).

An addiction specialist combines real-life stories with cutting-edge research to offer a holistic approach to understanding addiction—its origins, its place in society, and the importance of self-compassion in recovery.

Based on Gabor Maté’s two decades of experience as a medical doctor and his groundbreaking work with the severely addicted on Vancouver’s skid row, this #1 international bestseller…


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My 2nd favorite read in 2024

Book cover of The Island of Doctor Moreau

Ruth Hull ❤️ loved this book because...

What a great read! I completely lost myself in this macabre story and just couldn't put it down. It still haunts me now!

  • Loved Most

    🥇 Immersion 🥈 Story/Plot
  • Writing style

    ❤️ Loved it
  • Pace

    🐇 I couldn't put it down

By H.G. Wells ,

Why should I read it?

9 authors picked The Island of Doctor Moreau as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it. This book is for kids age 11, 12, 13, and 14.

What is this book about?

The Island of Doctor Moreau has inspired countless homages in literature, film and television.


My 3rd favorite read in 2024

Book cover of The Passion

Ruth Hull ❤️ loved this book because...

I love love stories and this is a great one. It is surreal, evocative and simply captured me.

  • Loved Most

    🥇 Immersion 🥈 Originality
  • Writing style

    ❤️ Loved it
  • Pace

    🐇 I couldn't put it down

By Jeanette Winterson ,

Why should I read it?

4 authors picked The Passion as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

From the frozen Russia of Napoleon's campaign, to the canals of Venice, this novel journeys through curious waterways of war and chance, where destiny and the heart cannot be forgotten - nor passion which is to be found somewhere between fear and sex passion, somewhere between God and the Devil. Jeanette Winterson is author of "Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit" which was winner of the 1985 Whitbread First Novel Award.


Don‘t forget about my book 😀

The Complete Guide to Reflexology

By Ruth Hull ,

Book cover of The Complete Guide to Reflexology

What is my book about?

If you’re fascinated by natural health and want to learn how to help yourself or others through reflexology, then this is the book for you. It’s a step-by-step guide that teaches you foot and hand reflexology as well as meridian therapy. The book takes you through the history and philosophy of reflexology before teaching you exactly how to give a reflexology treatment and how to adjust it for different health conditions.

This book also includes detailed full-color anatomical images and photographs to support you in your learning and gives practical tips and case studies to help you understand how best to use this powerful therapy for a variety of illnesses.

Book cover of In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction
Book cover of The Island of Doctor Moreau
Book cover of The Passion

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