these are the 10 best books of 2024 (The i Paper)
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The i Paper, 10 Books
This list presents the top 10 books of 2024, carefully curated to showcase the standout literary works of the year, spanning from gripping novels to insightful non-fiction. Crafted by Anna Bonet, a Senior Writer and Commissioning Editor, the list reflects a personal journey through 102 books read over the year, with the final selection based on the impact and brilliance of the narratives. The process involved a painstaking selection to distill the year's best reads, focusing on the depth of storytelling and the emotive power of the books.
Who Voted: Anna Bonet
This list was originally published in 2024 and was added to this site over 1 year ago.
| Rank | Book | Authors | Year | Country | Language | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2806 | James | Percival Everett | 2024 | American | English | |
| 7129 | Knife | Salman Rushdie | 2024 | British | English | |
| 6369 | The Safekeep | Yael van der Wouden | 2024 | Unknown | Unknown | |
| 8556 | Our Evenings | Alan Hollinghurst | 2024 | Unknown | English | |
| 17165 | Unerhörte Stimmen | Elif Shafak | 2021 | Unknown | German | |
| 17165 | Maurice And Maralyn | Sophie Elmhirst | 2024 | Unknown | English | |
| 8982 | Playground | Richard Powers | 2024 | Unknown | Unknown | |
| 17165 | Blessings | Chukwuebuka Ibeh | 2024 | Unknown | Unknown | |
| 10233 | Long Island Compromise | Taffy Brodesser-Akner | 2024 | American | English | |
| 9044 | All The Colours Of The Dark | Chris Whitaker | 2024 | Unknown | English |