The best books of 2024

This list is part of the best books of 2024.

Join 325 readers and share your 3 favorite reads of the year.

My favorite read in 2024…

Book cover of That Time I Got Drunk And Saved A Demon

Brianna Malotke I ❤️ loved this book because...

I bought it based solely on the title and wasn't expecting much...but oh man did the book deliver!

The writing style and author's voice made the book hard to put down. I had to know how the story turned out! The witty banter and world building was top tier. After I finished it I immediately bought the next book in the series.

  • Loved Most

    🥇 Writing 🥈 Character(s)
  • Writing style

    ❤️ Loved it
  • Pace

    🐇 I couldn't put it down
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My 2nd favorite read in 2024…

Book cover of When in Rome

Brianna Malotke I 👍 liked this book because...

This was a cute romance book (closed door). I loved the characters that got introduced and the pacing of the story. I always enjoy a good grumpy/sunshine duo. After I finished I added the next book to my "TBR" list.

  • Loved Most

    🥇 Character(s) 🥈 Story/Plot
  • Writing style

    👍 Liked it
  • Pace

    🐕 Good, steady pace

By Sarah Adams,

Why should I read it?

2 authors picked When in Rome as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

Opposites certainly attract for the stranded pop star and small-town baker in this charming slice of romance from the author of the TikTok sensation The Cheat Sheet.

“This modern take on the Hepburn classic Roman Holiday is a quick, fun, slow-burn rom-com.”—Abby Jimenez, bestselling author of The Friend Zone

ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: NPR

Amelia Rose, known as Rae Rose to her adoring fans, is burned-out from years of maintaining her “princess of pop” image. Inspired by her favorite Audrey Hepburn film, Roman Holiday, she drives off in the middle of the night for a break…


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My 3rd favorite read in 2024…

Book cover of 101 Horror Books to Read Before You're Murdered

Brianna Malotke I ❤️ loved this book because...

I loved the premise of the book and the way it presented different books you should read before you're murdered.

The layout is a fantastic vessel for the information on each book. While each book has a cover image and full synopsis, you also get a brief overview that tells you themes and style so you can decide on your next read by scanning pages. I definitely added a lot more horror books to my "TBR" from this one!

  • Loved Most

    🥇 Originality 🥈 Teach
  • Writing style

    ❤️ Loved it
  • Pace

    🐕 Good, steady pace

By Sadie Hartmann,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked 101 Horror Books to Read Before You're Murdered as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

Curious readers and fans of monsters and the macabre, get ready to bulk up your TBR piles! Sadie "Mother Horror" Hartmann has curated the best selection of modern horror books, including plenty of deep cuts. Indulge your heart's darkest desires to be terrified, unsettled, disgusted, and heartbroken with stories that span everything from paranormal hauntings and creepy death cults to small-town terrors and apocalyptic disasters. Each recommendation includes a full synopsis as well as a quick overview of the book's themes, style, and tone so you can narrow down your next read at a glance. Featuring a foreword by New…


Don‘t forget about my book 😀

Lost Cherry

By Brianna Malotke,

Book cover of Lost Cherry

What is my book about?

Love can be all-consuming, and oftentimes, you give up little pieces of yourself in order to stay in that bubble and ignore red flags. My book is a horror poetry collection that explores what it’d be like to fall in love with evil. 

Readers should expect a variety of relationships where the mortal considers giving up themselves for just a moment more with their love. But along with this, expect feelings of uneasiness and discomfort to creep in…and possibly new beings to haunt your nightmares. Think bloodthirsty vampires, man-eating sirens, and more!