The best books of 2024

This list is part of the best books of 2024.

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My favorite read in 2024

Book cover of The Fellowship of the Ring

❤️ loved this book because...

This has always been a classic read! I've loved it since I was a child. J.R.R Tolkien crafted the most amazing world and captivating characters and stories.

  • Loved Most

    🥇 Immersion 🥈 Character(s)
  • Writing style

    ❤️ Loved it
  • Pace

    🐇 I couldn't put it down

By J.R.R. Tolkien ,

Why should I read it?

30 authors picked The Fellowship of the Ring 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?

This brand-new unabridged audio book of The Fellowship of the Ring, the first part of J. R. R. Tolkien's epic adventure, The Lord of the Rings, is read by the BAFTA award-winning actor, director and author, Andy Serkis.

In a sleepy village in the Shire, a young hobbit is entrusted with an immense task. He must make a perilous journey across Middle-earth to the Cracks of Doom, there to destroy the Ruling Ring of Power - the only thing that prevents the Dark Lord Sauron's evil dominion.

Thus begins J. R. R. Tolkien's classic tale of adventure, which continues in…


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My 2nd favorite read in 2024

Book cover of Dragonflight

❤️ loved this book because...

Anne's world of Pern has yet again been a favorite since I was in high school. I am obsessed with her world of Pern. Her writing makes you feel as if you are really there on Pern.

  • Loved Most

    🥇 Immersion 🥈 Writing
  • Writing style

    ❤️ Loved it
  • Pace

    🐇 I couldn't put it down

By Anne McCaffrey ,

Why should I read it?

19 authors picked Dragonflight as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

Volume I of The Dragonriders of Pern®, the groundbreaking series by master storyteller Anne McCaffrey

On a beautiful world called Pern, an ancient way of life is about to come under attack from a myth that is all too real. Lessa is an outcast survivor—her parents murdered, her birthright stolen—a strong young woman who has never stopped dreaming of revenge. But when an ancient threat to Pern reemerges, Lessa will rise—upon the back of a great dragon with whom she shares a telepathic bond more intimate than any human connection. Together, dragon and rider will fly . . . and…


My 3rd favorite read in 2024

Book cover of The Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Therese of Lisieux

❤️ loved this book because...

I was born and raised Catholic and have had a devotion to St. Therese since I was in High School. Learning about her Little Way and how she followed God's Will for her taught me how to listen to His Will for me.

  • Loved Most

    🥇 Emotions 🥈 Teach
  • Writing style

    ❤️ Loved it
  • Pace

    🐇 I couldn't put it down

By Thérèse Of Lisieux , Michael Day (translator) ,

Why should I read it?

2 authors picked The Story of a Soul as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

Pope Benedict XVI Encourages Reading "Story of a Soul"

The Story of a Soul conveys St Therese of Liseux's "Little Way" of spiritual childhood - her "elevator" to Heaven, as she called it. This method was approved by Pope Pius XI as a way for all to grow in holiness through unfailing confidence and childlike delight in God's merciful love.

Again and again in this book, St. Therese shows us how her "Little Way" of love and trust comes straight from Sacred Scripture.

This book belongs in every Catholic home, for Pope St Pius X stated St. Therese of Liseux…


Book cover of The Fellowship of the Ring
Book cover of Dragonflight
Book cover of The Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Therese of Lisieux

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