Top Books 2024 Best. As we approach the halfway point of 2024, it is a great time to reflect on the books that stood out the most. These questions and more drive the best books of the year so far, a crop of novels, memoirs, and essay collections that tackle love, loss, friendship, and more.

The new york times’ best books of 2024 (so far) by prh editors. Parade’s book expert michael giltz shares his picks for the best books of 2024.