A Short Walk Through a Wide World is an ambitious tale of endless wandering that—despite its potential—never quite finds its way.
In Circe, Madeline Miller gives voice to a woman history wrote off as a footnote—a witch on an island, a side character in the epics of men. But what if the story was always hers to tell? With lyrical prose and mythic weight, this feminist reimagining spans centuries featuring gods, monsters, and heroes. But, most importantly, the book highlights the quiet strength of a woman learning to choose herself.
Some books spark emotion. Others spark thought. Again and Again sparked only regret. It’s hard to care about a character who can do nothing but lie.
A slow, often frustrating read that ultimately rewards patient readers with an unsettling but impactful story of secrecy, trauma, and redemption.
Thematically rich and blessed with a spectacular setting and cast of intriguing characters, The God of the Woods may be my favorite novel of 2024.
Blending fantasy, nostalgia, and emotional depth, The Lost Story is a love letter to novels like The Chronicles of Narnia that transported us all as children—and a gentle reminder that wonder never grows old. Shaffer’s follow-up to The Wishing Game is tender, wistful, and steeped in the belief that stories can save us.
Work through the stages of grief with Louise and her estranged brother Mark as they mourn their recently deceased parents and prepare to sell their house—which is hiding more than just secrets… Darkly funny and genuinely creepy, How to Sell a Haunted House delivers equal parts haunted horror and heartfelt family drama.
Every now and then, a sequel shows up not just to revisit an old world, but to expand it—breathe new life into familiar characters and locations, and make your heart race like it did the first time. The Fragile Threads of Power does exactly that—and somehow even more.
Emily Austin’s Interesting Facts About Space is as charming as it is quietly profound. A deeply funny, gently sad story about grief, phobias, sisterhood, and the ways we try to make sense of our brains. Enid is one of the most endearing narrators you’ll meet this year.
A slow-burning, disorienting mystery where secrets swirl like the tide—and survival comes with its own baggage. The Only Survivors isn’t so much a thriller as it is a psychological sifting through guilt, grief, and the fragility of forced friendships.