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"January 2024's Top 15 Must-Read Sci-Fi and Fantasy Novels"
January 2024 will see the release of two notable fantasy and science fiction books. "Pillar of Ash" by H.M. Long concludes The Four Pillars series with a Norse-inspired adventure, while "Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands" by Heather Fawcett continues the journey of a faerie folklore scholar in a charming, journal-style narrative. Both books are eagerly anticipated by fans, with matching covers for The Four Pillars series and a unique storytelling approach for the Emily Wilde series.
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"2024's Top Must-Read Books: Fiction, Nonfiction, and Foreign Policy"
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"2024's Top Must-Read Books: Anticipated Fiction and Global Insights"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Literary Hub
Literary Hub has released its list of the most anticipated books of 2024, featuring a diverse array of titles set to captivate readers. The selection includes Vanessa Chan's debut novel "The Storm We Made," Tara Isabella Burton's "Here in Avalon," and Mike McCormack's "This Plague of Souls," among others. The list spans various genres and topics, from historical fiction and existential noir to dark academia and personal guides on creativity. With contributions from both debut authors and established writers, the upcoming year promises a rich literary landscape for book enthusiasts.
"2024's Top Anticipated Book Releases Across Genres"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Book Riot
Goodreads has released a list of the most-anticipated fantasy, science fiction, and horror books for 2024, highlighting popular sequels and the trending subgenres of romantasy and horror-romance mashups. The list is based on the number of times books have been added to users' Want to Read shelves, featuring works by authors like Sarah J. Maas and Stephen Graham Jones.
"2024's Must-Read Fiction: Anticipated Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and New Releases"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Vulture
The literary scene in 2024 is set to be vibrant with a diverse array of books that promise to surprise and engage readers. From Rachel Cusk's exploration of family and sci-fi to Tommy Orange's nuanced portrayal of Native American history, the upcoming titles offer a mix of daring memoirs, reimagined classics, and fresh narratives. These books move away from the saturated trends of publishing-world satires and grad-school tales, instead delivering unique stories like a queer Lolita story set in Greece, a cultural critic's account of gender transition, and a family portrait set against a pandemic backdrop. With themes ranging from the complexities of motherhood and divorce to the struggles of working-class life and the reevaluation of American literature, the 2024 reading list is rich with potential for both literary acclaim and reader fascination.
"Top Anticipated Books of 2024 Across Genres"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Literary Hub
The year 2024 is set to deliver an exciting array of science fiction and fantasy books, featuring a diverse range of stories from alternate-history utopias to dystopian surveillance states, and characters like vengeful ghosts, body-hopping mothers, and time-traveling pirates. Notable upcoming titles include Nisi Shawl's "Kinning," Tlotlo Tsamaase's "Womb City," Seth Dickinson's "Exordia," and many more, promising to fill readers' to-be-read lists with imaginative worlds and compelling narratives.
"2023's Must-Reads: Editors and Staffers Reveal Their Top Fiction and Non-Fiction Picks"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fortune
Fortune's editors have selected their favorite non-fiction books of 2023, highlighting works that delve into the transitions in technology, media, and business. The selections include books on the rise and fall of digital media empires, the inside stories of influential companies like Bridgewater Associates and Glossier, and the personal and societal impacts of technological advancements and corporate practices. These books offer insights into the creators of our "algorithm world," the shifts in cultural and economic power, and the ongoing dilemmas posed by the intersection of technology, power, and democracy.
"2024's Must-Read Books: From Salman Rushdie to RuPaul and Beyond"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Guardian
The literary landscape of 2024 is set to feature a diverse array of books from renowned authors across fiction and nonfiction. Notable works include Simon Shuster's inside story on Volodymyr Zelensky, Hannah Ritchie's optimistic environmental manifesto, and Julian Borger's personal account of escaping the Holocaust. Fiction highlights range from Colin Barrett's debut novel to Michael Cunningham's family saga across the pandemic. Salman Rushdie will offer a memoir of his assassination attempt, while RuPaul shares his journey to success. Other anticipated releases include a "lost" novel by Gabriel García Márquez and the continuation of Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City series.