Every year I tell myself not to bother with this list. There are so many "best books" out there. But reading is one of life's most delicious pleasures, and I can't help myself. These are the books that I loved, cried over, despaired over, and still think about in 2024. I'd love to know what you think....

Prophet Song by Paul Lynch
This novel is not for the faint of heart. It is one of the most brutal, most terrifying, and most important books I've ever read. I could only read a few pages at a...