The best books in 2024? These Mainers should know
This is one of the 759 lists we use to generate our main The Greatest Books list.
About this list
Portland Press Herald, 12 Books
This list highlights the favorite books of 2024, as chosen by Maine authors, booksellers, and librarians. The selections span a variety of genres, including literary fiction, memoir, mystery, science fiction, and non-fiction. Each book offers a unique narrative or perspective, ranging from time-travel adventures and gripping murder mysteries to poignant explorations of human resilience and ecological awareness. These recommendations showcase the diverse literary tastes and insights of Maine’s literary community.
Contributors: Richard Ford, Beth Babcock, Stephen King, Tess Gerritsen, Martha Waters, Elisabeth Doucett, Monica Wood, Andrea Kazilionis, Phillip Hoose, Nicole Clark, Lily King, Josh Christie.
This list was originally published in 2024 and was added to this site over 1 year ago.
| Rank | Book | Authors | Year | Country | Language | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17165 | Wolf At The Table | Adam Rapp | 2024 | Unknown | English | |
| 17165 | The Moorings Of Mackerel Sky | M.Z. Emily Zack | 2024 | Unknown | English | |
| 9032 | The Hunter | Tana French | 2024 | Irish | English | |
| 17165 | Hits, Flops, And Other Illusions | Ed Zwick | 2024 | Unknown | English | |
| 8534 | The Ministry Of Time | Kaliane Bradley | 2024 | Unknown | English | |
| 10565 | A Walk In The Park | Kevin Fedarko | 2024 | Unknown | English | |
| 17165 | Sipsworth | Simon Van Booy | 2024 | Unknown | English | |
| 17165 | Miss Mac Donald Has A Farm | Kalee Gwarjanski | 2024 | Unknown | Unknown | |
| 2806 | James | Percival Everett | 2024 | American | English | |
| 14985 | The Midnight Feast | Lucy Foley | 2024 | Unknown | Unknown | |
| 7584 | Orbital | Samantha Harvey | 2024 | Unknown | Unknown | |
| 10380 | Nuclear War | Annie Jacobsen | 2024 | Unknown | Unknown |