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Top 50 must reads in 2024

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By Ankit Awasthi

Top 50 must reads in 2024: Here’s a curated list of 50 must-read books for 2024 across various genres, blending classics, contemporary works, fiction, non-fiction, and other essential reads:


 Fiction:


1. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee – A timeless novel about justice, race, and morality.

2. 1984 by George Orwell – A dystopian classic about totalitarianism and surveillance.

3. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald – A look into the American Dream and its disillusionment.

4. One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez – A magical realism epic.

5. Pachinko by Min Jin Lee – A multi-generational saga about identity, survival, and legacy.

6. The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern – A fantastical love story set in a magical competition.

7. Normal People by Sally Rooney – A story of friendship, love, and emotional growth.

8. Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens – A blend of mystery, love, and survival.

9. Circe by Madeline Miller – A fresh take on Greek mythology through the eyes of the witch Circe.

10. The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett – A story about twin sisters who take very different paths.

  

Non-fiction:


11. Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari – A look at the history of human evolution.

12. Educated by Tara Westover – A memoir about growing up in a strict and abusive household.

13. Becoming by Michelle Obama – The former first lady’s powerful and inspiring memoir.

14. Atomic Habits by James Clear – A guide to building good habits and breaking bad ones.

15. The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk – A deep dive into trauma and its impact.

16. How to Do Nothing by Jenny Odell – A manifesto about attention, resistance, and redefining productivity.

17. Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor – Insights into how proper breathing can transform your life.

18. Born a Crime by Trevor Noah – Stories from Trevor Noah’s upbringing in apartheid South Africa.

19. Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein – The power of diverse skills and knowledge.

20. Invisible Women by Caroline Criado Perez – A deep dive into how gender bias shapes the world.


Fantasy/Sci-Fi:


21. Dune by Frank Herbert – A sci-fi epic about politics, religion, and power on a desert planet.

22. The Broken Earth Trilogy by N.K. Jemisin – A revolutionary fantasy trilogy about climate, survival, and oppression.

23. The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon – A stand-alone epic fantasy with dragons and intrigue.

24. Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir – A thrilling sci-fi about a lone astronaut on a mission to save humanity.

25. The Three-Body Problem by Liu Cixin – A hard sci-fi masterpiece about first contact and cosmic threats.

26. The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss – A beautifully written fantasy about a legendary figure.

27. The City We Became by N.K. Jemisin – A unique urban fantasy set in New York City.

28. The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller – A retelling of the Iliad from Patroclus’ perspective.

29. The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune – A heartwarming tale of magical children and found family.

30. The Midnight Library by Matt Haig – A journey through alternate lives and second chances.


Historical Fiction:


31. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak – A World War II story about a girl who steals books and saves lives.

32. All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr – A beautiful tale of survival during the Nazi occupation.

33. A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles – A novel about a Russian aristocrat under house arrest.

34. The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah – A story of two sisters during World War II in Nazi-occupied France.

35. Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi – A multi-generational saga about the impact of slavery on two sides of the Atlantic.

36. The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris – A heart-wrenching story of love and survival during the Holocaust.

37. The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien Charles – A story of resistance and courage in Nazi-occupied Paris.

38. The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead – A speculative retelling of the Underground Railroad with a literal train.

39. The Alice Network by Kate Quinn – A dual-timeline story of female spies during World War I and World War II.

40. The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri – A poignant novel about refugees fleeing war in Syria.


Mystery/Thriller:


41. The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides – A psychological thriller about a woman who stops speaking after murdering her husband.

42. The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins – A psychological thriller full of twists and unreliable narrators.

43. Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty – A murder mystery wrapped in the story of suburban life.

44. Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn – A twisted tale of marriage, lies, and disappearance.

45. The Guest List by Lucy Foley – A murder mystery set on an isolated island during a wedding.

46. The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn – A psychological thriller about a woman who believes she witnessed a crime.

47. Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn – A dark and twisted mystery about a journalist investigating a murder.

48. The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena – A domestic thriller about a couple whose child disappears.

49. The Whisper Man by Alex North – A chilling psychological thriller about a small town haunted by past crimes.

50. Before I Go to Sleep by S.J. Watson – A thriller about a woman who loses her memory every day.

Bonus:

For Indian readers and those interested in Indian literature, consider:

- Train to Pakistan by Khushwant Singh

- The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy

- A Suitable Boy by Vikram Seth


This list blends timeless classics with new and upcoming releases, making it a versatile selection for every type of reader in 2024!

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