The best books of 2024

This list is part of the best books of 2024.

Join 1,355 readers and share your 3 favorite reads of the year.

My favorite read in 2024

Book cover of The Eyes and the Impossible

Laura Renauld ❤️ loved this book because...

I was completely taken in by the unexpected narrator, the character development, and the perfect voice for this unique story. I didn't want it to end!

  • Loved Most

    🥇 Originality 🥈 Emotions
  • Writing style

    ❤️ Loved it
  • Pace

    🐇 I couldn't put it down

By Dave Eggers, Shawn Harris (illustrator),

Why should I read it?

5 authors picked The Eyes and the Impossible as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it. This book is for kids age 8, 9, 10, and 11.

What is this book about?

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the award-winning author of The Every and the illustrator behind the beloved picture book Her Right Foot comes an endearing and beautifully illustrated story of a dog who unwittingly becomes a hero to a park full of animals.

Johannes, a free dog, lives in an urban park by the sea. His job is to be the Eyes—to see everything that happens within the park and report back to the park’s elders, three ancient Bison. His friends—a seagull, a raccoon, a squirrel, and a pelican—work with him as the Assistant Eyes, observing the humans and…


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My 2nd favorite read in 2024

Book cover of Simon Sort Of Says

Laura Renauld ❤️ loved this book because...

A truly kid-centered approach to a difficult topic. I appreciated the well-rounded characters and the humorous situations throughout.

  • Loved Most

    🥇 Emotions 🥈 Character(s)
  • Writing style

    ❤️ Loved it
  • Pace

    🐇 I couldn't put it down

By Erin Bow,

Why should I read it?

4 authors picked Simon Sort Of Says as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it. This book is for kids age 8, 9, 10, and 11.

What is this book about?

Longlisted for the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature

“Funny, poignant and—most important—hopeful.” —New York Times

For fans of Kate DiCamillo and Jack Gantos, a hilarious, wrenching, hopeful novel about finding your friends, healing your heart, and speaking your truth.

Simon O’Keeffe’s biggest claim to fame should be the time his dad accidentally gave a squirrel a holy sacrament. Or maybe the alpaca disaster that went viral on YouTube. But the story the whole world wants to tell about Simon is the one he’d do anything to forget: the one starring Simon as a famous survivor of gun violence…


My 3rd favorite read in 2024

Book cover of Dress Coded

Laura Renauld ❤️ loved this book because...

A topic that can be divisive is tackled with ingenuity and age-appropriate action. Very empowering!

  • Loved Most

    🥇 Story/Plot 🥈 Emotions
  • Writing style

    ❤️ Loved it
  • Pace

    🐇 I couldn't put it down

By Carrie Firestone,

Why should I read it?

3 authors picked Dress Coded as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it. This book is for kids age 10, 11, 12, and 13.

What is this book about?

Because Olivia was yelled at for wearing a tank top.

Because Liza got dress coded and Molly didn't, even though they were wearing the exact same outfit.

Because when Jessica was pulled over by the principal and missed a math quiz, her teacher gave her an F.

Because it's impossible to find shorts that are longer than her fingertips.

Because girls' bodies are not a distraction.

Because school is hard enough.

And so Molly starts a podcast where girls can tell their stories, and before long, her small rebellion swells into a revolution. Because now the girls are standing up…


Don‘t forget about my book 😀

Book cover of Doe's Dandelions

What is my book about?

The beloved Woodland Friends are back! Join Doe and company in this optimistic springtime story about finding value in all things--even pesky dandelions.

Every year, Doe grows daffodils for the Spring Petal Parade, but despite all her diligent weeding, dandelions have taken over her garden! She travels through the woods to warn her friends, but to Doe's surprise, Porcupine eats dandelion leaves, Squirrel thinks the blooms make a beautiful bouquet, and Bear cultivates a wishing garden. Perhaps dandelions are much more than weeds after all?

The lovable gang from the Woodland Friends series returns in a colorful celebration of springtime, teaching Doe that all things--even dandelions--have worth. A final spread features instructions and inspiration for readers to plan their very own Petal Parade.

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