Top Picks: Best Books of 2024 Across Genres

The article highlights some of the best books of 2024, focusing on works that stand out despite the distractions of an election year. Notable titles include "Martyr!" by Kaveh Akbar, a novel exploring themes of loss and poetry; "Q" by Craig Brown, a fragmented biography of Queen Elizabeth II; "Small Rain" by Garth Greenwell, a novel about illness and beauty; "The Bright Sword" by Lev Grossman, an Arthurian tale for modern times; and "Creation Lake" by Rachel Kushner, an ecothriller with polarized reviews. Other recommended books include "Women’s Hotel" by Daniel Lavery, "Intermezzo" by Sally Rooney, and "The Empusium" by Olga Tokarczuk.