The 18 Best Novels of 2024
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About this list
The Times, 23 Books
This list of the best books of 2024 from The Times and The Sunday Times showcases the year's most outstanding literary achievements. The selections were made by editors and critics from The Times, spotlighting novels that captivated readers with their originality, depth, and relevance. The list spans genres like literary fiction, historical fiction, sci-fi, satire, and contemporary romance, with a particular focus on stories centered around "weird secrets." Many of the featured books explore themes of hidden agendas, deception, and personal discovery.
Who voted
Johanna Thomas-Corr
This list was originally published in 2024 and was added to this site over 1 year ago.
| Rank | Book | Authors | Year | Country | Language | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8554 | Our Evenings | Alan Hollinghurst | 2024 | Unknown | English | |
| 7584 | Orbital | Samantha Harvey | 2024 | Unknown | Unknown | |
| 10063 | Wellness | Nathan Hill | 2024 | American | English | |
| 2807 | James | Percival Everett | 2024 | American | English | |
| 4472 | Intermezzo | Sally Rooney | 2024 | Irish | English | |
| 6598 | Long Island | Colm Toibin | 2024 | Irish | Unknown | |
| 10685 | Shy Creatures | Clare Chambers | 2024 | Unknown | English | |
| 7784 | My Friends | Hisham Matar | 2024 | British | Unknown | |
| 10080 | Creation Lake | Rachel Kushner | 2024 | American | English | |
| 17163 | The Voyage Home | Pat Barker | 2024 | British | English | |
| 14985 | The Husbands | Holly Gramazio | 2024 | Unknown | English | |
| 14985 | How I Won A Nobel Prize | Julius Taranto | 2024 | Unknown | English | |
| 6369 | The Safekeep | Yael van der Wouden | 2024 | Unknown | Unknown | |
| 17163 | Godwin | Joseph O'Neill | 2024 | Unknown | English | |
| 14985 | You Are Here | David Nicholls | 2024 | Unknown | English | |
| 8532 | The Ministry Of Time | Kaliane Bradley | 2024 | Unknown | English | |
| 17163 | Caledonian Road | Andrew O'Hagan | 2024 | British | English | |
| 17163 | Butter | Asako Yuzuki | 2024 | Japanese | English | |
| 14985 | The Wedding People | Alison Espach | 2024 | Unknown | English | |
| 14985 | I Hope This Finds You Well | Natalie Sue | 2024 | Unknown | English | |
| 17163 | Nuclear Family | Kate Davies | 2024 | Unknown | English | |
| 17163 | How To Age Disgracefully | Clare Pooley | 2024 | British | English | |
| 14985 | Here One Moment | Liane Moriarty | 2024 | Unknown | Unknown |