What to read next: Amazon Editors’ personal favorite Best Books of 2024
Each year, the Amazon Books Editorial team ranks the 100 Best Books. From fiction to fantasy, mystery to history, these are reads that we can’t stop thinking about, and recommending to friends and family. But there are certain titles that are especially close to each of our hearts, and those personal favorites are listed below (and on our new personalized page, where you can see even more of the Editors’ top picks).
Looking for even more to read, or give as holiday gifts? Check out our Top 20 lists across all categories, including romance, YA, biographies and memoirs, literature and fiction, nonfiction, and more.
Magic. Filled with heart, quirk, and wonder, this book is a sprawling family saga about breaking curses, falling in love, and, ultimately, what it means to belong. It’s also a testament to the transcendent power and beauty of YA novels to make us feel…everything. —Abby Abell, Amazon Editor
Rip-roaringly American, wry, and hard-hitting, Everett's re-imaginging of a classic is a knock-out. A book that will take your breath away and get you talking. One of the best of 2024 and one of the best of the decade. —Al Woodworth, Amazon Editor
From underdogs to champions, Thomas Fuller chronicles a deaf football team and their rise to glory. This book has something for everyone, even for (perhaps especially for) the non-sports fans out there. Undeniably extraordinary. —Ben Grange, Amazon Editor
Kristin Hannah is known for novels that elicit all the feels, and The Women is no exception. Packing as much emotional punch as The Nightingale, it sings the praises of the unsung heroes of the Vietnam War—the combat nurses. —Erin Kodicek, Amazon Editor
Pacey and immersive with a dynamic cast of characters who made me laugh and weep, but most importantly, enriched my empathy. A brilliant demonstration of the struggles of women—rich or poor, from the city or village—and the fight for equality in big and small ways. —Kami Tei, Amazon Editor
This rousing pep talk of a book will inspire and reassure anyone who feels like their voice, or their vote, won’t make a difference. Instagram star Sharon McMahon reveals the everyday people who changed the world in this page-turner full of “a-ha!” moments. Encouraging, funny, brilliant. —Lindsay Powers, Amazon Editor
Ina Garten is the Dolly Parton of the food world: universally adored. Come for Ina's voice, but stay for a love story, an inspiring business story, and a fascinating look at the evolution of food in America. —Sarah Gelman, Editorial Director
I laughed, I cried, and I turned the pages like they were on fire. All the Colors of the Dark is an evocative, suspenseful novel of crime, obsession, and soul-deep love, with beautifully flawed characters that stole my heart outright. —Seira Wilson, Amazon Editor
Ever been mesmerized by a plot, beyond impressed by storytelling, and then rocked to the core by a perfect, sublime ending? That was God of the Woods for me. —Vannessa Cronin, Amazon Editor
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