My Top Ten Reads of 2024

Set during the French Revolution, WWI, and WWII, The Women of Chateau Lafayette tells the tale of three women whose stories intertwine. It can be difficult to pull off multiple stories, but all three are engaging.

#9 Four Aunties and a Wedding by Jesse Q. Sutanto

You knew there had to be a Jesse Q. Sutanto book on the list. The aunties taking on England was priceless.

#8 In the Lives of Puppets by TJ Klune

It doesn’t even matter what the topic is, I love everything TJ Klune writes. There’s something about his phrasing and sense of humor that just speaks to me.

#7 The Book Spy by Alan Hlad

This is the first time I’ve read a WWII book set in Portugal. I never get tired of WWII novels because there are so many different stories of courage. I knew nothing about librarians who helped give information to the allies.

#6 Yellowface by R.F Kuang

Yellowface is a harsh look at the publishing industry and diversity. Kuang flips all your expectations upside down.

#5 What Remains of Heaven by C.S. Harris

This is book five in the Sebastion St. Cyr historical mysteries series. I don’t know why it’s taking me so long to read these, because I’ve loved every one. This is a mystery series you need to read in order.

#4 Finlay Donavon is Killing It by Ellie Cosimano

#3 The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot

You may not know Henrietta Lacks name, but her cells have probably helped save someone you know. This was a thought-provoking look at medical research and injustice.

#2 Wonderstruck by Brian Selznik

Wonderstruck is a beautiful middle-grade novel partially told through illustrations.

The Paris Daughter by Kristin Harmel