2024 is days from being over and I cannot believe how quickly this year went. I barely missed hitting my goal of 125 books, but 124 books is still impressive.
While I read quite a bit, I had more than a few months with no five star reads. It’s been a rough and busy year for me. We added twins to our household and being pregnant in the South Texas heat with twins is no joke. Add in a 2.5year old wildman and let’s just say I’ve spent most of 2024 being tired. I think this really impacted my reading this year as well. I had little patience for certain tropes and I DNF’ed more books than ever this year. I have limited time to myself nowadays and if a book doesn’t grab me within the first 2 chapters, I have to put it down or I’ll just fall asleep.
When you read as much as I do, it’s hard to be blown away by books, add in being exhausted and I’ve been extra picky about my 5-star ratings. These books though are my standouts. They held my attention even when I was running on caffeine and no sleep. Listed in no particular order each of these books is unique and holds a special place in my heart. Whether it was masterful writing, a beautiful story, or simply hit home for me, they are all books that I would highly recommend you read!
Most of these are 2024 releases however some are from my endlessly overflowing TBR pile and are from previous years. Again, books are listed in no particular order, and all have full reviews which I will link.
Still need something to read? Check out some of my other favorite and top lists:
24 Most Recommended
2023 Top Ten | 2022 Top Ten
2021 Favorites | 2020 Favorites
Reviews
The Return of Ellie Black
I’m Starting to Worry About this Black Box of Doom
Lula Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books
Honorable Mentions
Books I loved and definitely recommend checking out but just didn’t make it into my top 12.
Reviews
The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year
I hope you found a book that you are truly excited about in this post. Let me know if you enjoyed any of these by commenting below or by messaging me on Instagram @speakingof_books. Don’t forget to follow me to get weekly updates and new reviews!
Happy Reading!
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