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California Review of Books, 10 Books

This list features the 10 best books of 2024, as selected by the California Review of Books (CRB). The list was curated by CRB co-editors David Starkey and Brian Tanguay, along with frequent reviewers Walter Cummins and George Yatchisin. The goal was to highlight stimulating, provocative, and memorable works that showcase CRB's trademark eclecticism. Spanning genres like fiction, memoir, essays, poetry, and cultural criticism, the list reflects a diverse collection of voices, themes, and literary styles.

This list was originally published in 2024 and was added to this site over 1 year ago.