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It might still only be June, so not technically half-way through the year, but that doesn’t mean we aren’t ready to see roundups of some of the best books of 2024 so far. Barnes & Noble released a slate of picks earning the honor so far in 2024.
The best books of 2024 so far are organized into 13 different thematic collections and each book included was hand picked by booksellers nationwide. All of the books included have been published between January and June 2024.
“It is always a joy — and a challenge — to curate our Best Books lists, and this year has been an exceptional one for new publishing,” said Jackie De Leo, Chief Merchandising Officer, Barnes & Noble. “Instead of conforming to a Top 10-style round-up, our booksellers had the freedom to find the best books within a variety of themes. From broad categories like debut novels, to the very niche, like nostalgic horror stories, we’ve had a blast pulling these lists together. We hope our customers find them as interesting and fun to browse as they were to create.”
Here are a handful of titles from each of the 13 categories representing the best books of 2024 so far.
Let It Linger: Four Works of Literary Fiction We Didn’t Want to End
Modern Love: Six Novels That Changed the Way We Think About Relationships
A Moment In Time: Nine Histories From Today’s Heavy Hitters
The Examined Life: Six Varied & Unforgettable Memoirs
Micro to Macro: Seven Science & Nature Titles to Explore
The Cutting Edge: Eight Spredges We’re Obsessed With
That’s “sprayed edges” for those who might not know the terminology here. An interesting category for a best of list to say the least.
They Write, We Score: Ten Sports Romances We Cheer For
Audiobooks to Marathon: Because There’s No Way Not To
It’s Good to Be Bad: Five Cozy Fantasies With an Edge
Horror Rewind: Five VHS Thrills & Chills
Killer Instinct: Eight Tales of Murder, Mystery & Mayhem
Mystery Solved: Eight Best Young Detectives on the Case
Time For A Story: Eight Phenomenal Picture Books
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