“Top 11 fiction books to read in 2024”
My key insight: "Sula by Toni Morrison is a masterclass in writing, with characters so vivid and real that they leap off the pages. Mayflies by Andrew O’Hagan is a love story about misfits, written with rich symbolism and addictive storytelling. The Death of Ivan Ilyich by Leo Tolstoy is a tragic but powerful narrative about grief and death, a must-read for 2024. These books will rock your world! 📚🔥"
The Best Books of the Year 📖
I loved so many books in 2023 that I had to split my best books of the year video into two parts. One is already up with all of the books that were released in the year, and the other is about books published in 2023 but that I finally got to read this year. There are classics in here too, and in this video, I’ll be sharing books that I believe will improve your life as a result of these books. Let’s dive in!
Sula by Tony Morrison 🌟
Masterclass in Writing and Storytelling 👩🏫
- This book is my all-time favorite and is a truly impactful read.
- Sula is a range of characters so perceptively written that they feel like real people.
- The concept of humanity and the personal growth of the characters is beautifully portrayed.
| Key Takeaways |
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| – Sula by Tony Morrison is a must-read. |
"It’s called the bottom, and this area is written with such detail. It feels like you are genuinely stepping into a real, fully fleshed-out world, and the affection that they deserve is just a masterclass in writing."
Alone with the Ether by Jacqueline Woodson 🌌
Poetic and Emotional Writing 🖋️
- This is a love story about misfits who find each other, and the writing is rich with symbolism and metaphors.
- The book explores the themes of desire, mortality, and the question of whether love is enough.
Heart-Wrenching Tale of Love and Loss 💔
| Key Takeaways |
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| – Alone with the Ether will leave you feeling emotional and reflective. |
"If you’re going to read one love story this year, make it this one."
Mayflies by Andrew O’Hagan
Poetic and emotional is very hard to describe, and the cover is reflective, which draws you in.
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| – Reflective cover |
| – Emotional writing |
"You’re playing along with that game. I’m sure you’re probably hooked at this point and have no idea what’s what anymore."
Incompletion and Surprising Bonds by Pong
Understanding emotion and forming surprising bonds is explored in this book, which is a deeply moving read.
| Unique Story Elements List |
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| – Understanding emotions |
| – Surprising bonds |
"This book is an exploration of what it means to interact with others and forms surprisingly intense emotions."
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I hope you enjoyed this selection of fiction books and found some new additions to add to your reading list for 2024. Happy reading!
