What I Read in 2024
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My 2024 Reading List
You can find my full 2024 reading list — and a couple of others, I’m working on building it out — here on Bookshop.
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
This book is going to have a really, really special place in my heart for a long time. Based in the PNW, this book is an endearing story of love, home, and heartbreak.
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
I finally started reading the ACOTAR series in 2024 — and, honestly, what was I waiting on? Of course, once I started, I kept going. I’m hoping to finish all available books in the series by the end of the year!
A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas
A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas
A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas
Really loved the Maas included a quick breather between these massive novels. And, especially after ACOWAR (I mean, it has WAR in the acronym), I needed it.
A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas
I finished the (currently) last book late in December, and I’m so glad I wrapped up the series in the same year. This was a great read, and is tied for my favorite book (so far!) in the series.
The Only One Left by Riley Sager
I’m a sucker for a weird location, and this book delivered on that.
A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham
I got to see Stacy Willingham speak at the Savannah Book Festival a couple of years ago, and I’ve been really interested in her work ever since. While I really enjoyed this one, All the Dangerous Things is my favorite of her books (so far).
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
I read this one for my work book club, and really enjoyed it. It felt very existential and philosophical, which was heavy at times. I recommend checking all content warnings before diving into this one!
I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
Oof — this is an honest, heavy memoir about Jennette McCurdy’s life and early career. It’s definitely worth the read. Same as above, I recommend checking out all the content warnings ahead of time.
Such a Bad Influence by Olivia Muenter
Olivia Meunter’s debut novel did not disappoint. If you love messy families and influencer drama, this is for you. If you have a complicated relationship with social media, this is for you, too.
The Pairing by Casey McQuiston
I had such a fun time reading this book. What’s not to love? It’s a wine tour with relationship drama, and two exes playing relationship chicken. This book takes you on a wonderful (albeit, awkward) trip through Europe.
I Hope This Finds You Well by Natalie Sue
I also read this one for my work book club, which felt ironic! Personally, this wasn’t at the top of my list for the year, but I really love the commentary the book provides. As a fun read, this wasn’t it for me — but as a piece of contemporary art, it’s a gem.
First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston
This was a fun mystery filled with twists and turns. If you like knowing what’s going on the whole time, this one might not be for you.
2024 Advanced Reader Copies
Thanks to NetGalley, I was approved for some really incredible advanced reader copies (ARCs) in 2024. While most of them are still in my queue (my review rate on NetGalley is yelling at me as we speak), I finished two really incredible books:
Helen of Troy, 1993: Poems by Maria Zoccola
Find my review (also available on Goodreads) below:
A huge thank you to NetGalley and Scribner for the ARC! Based in Sparta, TN, in 1993, Helen is alive. And life is, like it is for everyone, messy and confusing and concerning and beautiful and heartbreaking. Maria Zoccola weaves history and modernity seamlessly, asking questions that have been trapped inside all of the Helens' minds for millennia — and screaming the answers.
Zoccola’s Helen of Troy, 1993 is a masterclass in symbolism. Helen’s life in the early nineties is filled with chaos, bravery, love, pain, anger, and freedom (just to name a few), and I can’t wait for you to be able to experience it. This book will be released on January 14, 2025.
The Lodge by Kayla Olson
Here’s my review (again, also available on Goodreads):
Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for the ARC! This was such a fun and cozy read. Perfect for a winter weekend — or just when you want to live vicariously through the characters at a ski lodge!
I really loved the relationship dynamics between all the characters. There are so many interesting conversations, challenges, and theories throughout this book that I really enjoyed!
Make Believe: Poems for Hoping Again by Victoria Hutchins
I got a digital ARC for Make Believe, and I’m so thankful I got to read it early! I’ve loved Victoria Hutchins’ content for a while, specifically her poetry/prose videos, and I was so excited when she announced she was writing a book!
Borrowed Spoons by Jenni Peck
I also received an ARC for Borrowed Spoons by Jenni Peck! You can buy it here, and it’s also available on Kindle Unlimited. The second in the series — Only Knives — comes out in spring 2025, and I am so ready.
