The best books of 2024

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My favorite read in 2024

Book cover of I Am Pilgrim

Monica Chase ❤️ loved this book because...

I Am Pilgrim isn’t a brand-new release, but trust me, it’s destined to be a classic.

Terry Hayes, with his screenwriting and film-producing background, crafts a story so gripping that the nearly 700 pages fly by. Hayes draws you in from page one, and despite the book’s gargantuan size, not a single word feels unnecessary—in fact, I found myself wishing for more.

The plot is smart, the twists are earned, and the pacing is relentless, but what really blew me away is how deeply I connected to the characters, even in the middle of such a high-stakes, global thriller.

If you love thrillers where every move counts and each twist keeps you up at night, this one is a must-read. You’ll be thinking about it long after the last page.

  • Loved Most

    🥇 Story/Plot 🥈 Immersion
  • Writing style

    ❤️ Loved it
  • Pace

    🐇 I couldn't put it down

By Terry Hayes,

Why should I read it?

12 authors picked I Am Pilgrim as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

The astonishing story of one man's breakneck race against time to save America from oblivion.
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A FATHER PUBLICLY BEHEADED. Killed in the blistering heat of a Saudi Arabian public square.
A YOUNG WOMAN DISCOVERED. All of her identifying characteristics dissolved by acid.

A SYRIAN BIOTECH EXPERT FOUND EYELESS. Dumped in a Damascus junkyard.

SMOULDERING HUMAN REMAINS. Abandoned on a remote mountainside in Afghanistan.

PILGRIM. The codename for a man who doesn't exist. A man who must return from obscurity. The only man who can uncover a flawless plot to commit an appalling crime against humanity.
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'The plot twists…


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My 2nd favorite read in 2024

Book cover of The Immortalists

Monica Chase ❤️ loved this book because...

The Immortalists is a fast-paced medical thriller that kept me hooked from the start.

Kyle Mills dives deep into the world of genetics with a personal and urgent twist—Dr. Richard Draman is racing against time to find a cure for his daughter’s rare disease, but soon finds himself caught in a deadly chase.

What really got me was the blend of science and suspense; Mills takes complex topics like genetic manipulation and aging and makes them feel so real, it’s as if these breakthroughs are happening right now. Despite the high stakes, the characters stay grounded, and I found myself rooting for them all the way through.

If you like thrillers that make you think and keep your heart racing, this one’s a must-read.

  • Loved Most

    🥇 Originality 🥈 Thoughts
  • Writing style

    ❤️ Loved it
  • Pace

    🐕 Good, steady pace

By Kyle Mills,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked The Immortalists as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

Dr. Richard Draman is trying desperately to discover a cure for a disease that causes children to age at a wildly accelerated rate—a rare genetic condition that is killing his own daughter. When the husband of a colleague quietly gives him a copy of the classified work she was doing before her mysterious suicide, Draman finally sees a glimmer of hope.  The conclusions are stunning, with the potential to not only turn the field of biology on its head, but reshape the world.  Soon, though, he finds himself on the run, relentlessly pursued by a seemingly omnipotent group of men…


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My 3rd favorite read in 2024

Book cover of Code Red

Monica Chase ❤️ loved this book because...

Code Red is everything you want in a high-stakes thriller. The pacing is relentless, pulling you into a deadly game involving a Russian plot to use a weaponized drug to destabilize Europe. What hooked me was how Mitch Rapp, always one to face impossible odds, finds himself in a situation where allegiances shift constantly and the stakes couldn't be higher.

Mills layers in just the right amount of current geopolitical tension, making the plot feel terrifyingly real. If you’re into thrillers that mix action with smart political maneuvering, Code Red will keep you turning pages late into the night.

  • Loved Most

    🥇 Story/Plot 🥈 Thoughts
  • Writing style

    ❤️ Loved it
  • Pace

    🐕 Good, steady pace

By Kyle Mills,

Why should I read it?

2 authors picked Code Red as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

Mitch Rapp returns to make a mortal enemy of Russia in this high-octane and up-to-the-minute installment in the #1 New York Times bestselling series from “one of the best thriller writers on the planet” (The Real Book Spy).

Mitch Rapp hates owing anyone a favor—especially when it’s the world’s most powerful crime lord. But when Damian Losa calls, Mitch is honor-bound to answer.

The Syrian government appears to have created a highly addictive new narcotic that it plans to distribute throughout Europe. It’s a major threat to Losa’s business and he’s determined to send someone to keep him on top…


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Broken Code: The Genesis of Rebellion

By Monica Chase,

Book cover of Broken Code: The Genesis of Rebellion

What is my book about?

In a world teetering on the edge of genetic perfection, the battle for the soul of humanity begins

Harper Brasfield, a once-celebrated Memphis attorney, is on the brink of personal and professional collapse when she finds herself at the center of a dark conspiracy. A seemingly straightforward case unveils the sinister workings of powerful entities involving cutting-edge genetic editing technology. Battling against time and a web of treacherous foes, Harper must navigate a maze of betrayal, ambition, and moral dilemmas.

Dedicated to deciphering a puzzle that might reshape the future and expose those who wish to play God for their own benefit, Harper risks everything to reveal a plot that endangers the very essence of what it means to be human.

Can Harper vanquish personal demons and confront powerful adversaries in time to protect the ones she loves and serve justice?

Delve into Broken Code, where a dangerous game of power and manipulation threatens to alter the very fabric of humanity.