50 bestselling English-language novels from 2024 > CommonSense

50 bestselling English-language novels from 2024, along with brief descriptions:

1-10
"The Last Horizon" by Emily St. John Mandel
A post-apocalyptic tale exploring humanity's resilience and interconnectedness.

"The Midnight Library" by Matt Haig
A library offers alternate versions of life, leading to profound self-discovery.

"Project Hail Mary" by Andy Weir
A lone astronaut must save Earth in this gripping science fiction adventure.

"Klara and the Sun" by Kazuo Ishiguro
An Artificial Friend observes human emotions, pondering the essence of love.

"The Lincoln Highway" by Amor Towles
A young man's journey in 1950s America, meeting diverse characters along the way.

"Beautiful World, Where Are You" by Sally Rooney
Friendship and romance explored through the lives of two best friends.

"The Paper Palace" by Miranda Cowley Heller
A woman faces a life-changing decision over a summer of love and conflict.

"The Night Watchman" by Louise Erdrich
Inspired by true events, this novel portrays a Native American man's fight for his community.

"The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue" by V.E. Schwab
A woman cursed to be forgotten by everyone she meets discovers love and purpose.

"The Vanishing Half" by Brit Bennett
Twin sisters diverge in their paths, exploring race, identity, and family.

11-20
"A Court of Silver Flames" by Sarah J. Maas
A fantasy novel delving into inner demons and complex relationships.

"The Four Winds" by Kristin Hannah
A woman's fight for survival during the Great Depression.

"Malibu Rising" by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Four siblings' lives change during an epic Malibu party in the 1980s.

"The Push" by Ashley Audrain
A psychological drama on the complexities of motherhood.

"The Rose Code" by Kate Quinn
WWII female codebreakers uncover a spy's betrayal years later.

"The Last Thing He Told Me" by Laura Dave
A woman searches for her husband, uncovering secrets along the way.

"The Maidens" by Alex Michaelides
A therapist investigates murders at Cambridge University.

"The Guncle" by Steven Rowley
A sitcom star takes guardianship of his niece and nephew with humorous results.

"The Sanatorium" by Sarah Pearse
A chilling mystery unfolds in a remote Swiss Alps hotel.

"The Paris Library" by Janet Skeslien Charles
Librarians resist the Nazis during WWII in this historical novel.

21-30
"The Lost Apothecary" by Sarah Penner
A secret 18th-century apothecary shop aids women seeking revenge.

"The Wife Upstairs" by Rachel Hawkins
A Southern Gothic retelling of Jane Eyre.

"The Survivors" by Jane Harper
A man unravels secrets and guilt in his coastal hometown.

"The Invisible Husband of Frick Island" by Colleen Oakley
A journalist discovers a widow's unusual connection to her deceased husband.

"The Dating Playbook" by Farrah Rochon
A personal trainer and NFL player fake a relationship, only to fall in love.

"The Charm Offensive" by Alison Cochrun
A reality TV producer and a contestant find love on a dating show set.

"The Inheritance Games" by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
A teenager inherits a billionaire's fortune but must solve elaborate puzzles to claim it.

"The Ex Talk" by Rachel Lynn Solomon
Two radio hosts pose as exes for a show, blurring lines between fiction and reality.

"The Dating Dare" by Jayci Lee
A brewery owner and photographer embark on a playful dating dare.

"The Love Hypothesis" by Ali Hazelwood
A fake relationship leads to genuine feelings in this romantic comedy.

31-40
"The Spanish Love Deception" by Elena Armas
A woman recruits a colleague to pose as her boyfriend for a wedding.

"The Road Trip" by Beth O'Leary
Exes confront their past on a shared car journey to a wedding.

"People We Meet on Vacation" by Emily Henry
Two best friends take a vacation to mend their relationship.

"Beach Read" by Emily Henry
Opposing authors find common ground and romance while writing in neighboring beach houses.

"It Ends with Us" by Colleen Hoover
A powerful exploration of love, resilience, and difficult choices.

"Reminders of Him" by Colleen Hoover
A young mother seeks redemption and reconnects with her past.

"Verity" by Colleen Hoover
A psychological thriller about a writer uncovering disturbing truths.

"Before We Were Strangers" by Renée Carlino
A second-chance romance spanning years of separation and longing.

"November 9" by Colleen Hoover
Two lovers meet annually, with their story unfolding through the years.

"Ugly Love" by Colleen Hoover
A heart-wrenching tale of love, loss, and healing.

41-50
"Where the Crawdads Sing" by Delia Owens
A young woman navigates life in the marshlands while being implicated in a murder.

"Lessons in Chemistry" by Bonnie Garmus
A chemist-turned-TV chef challenges societal norms in 1960s America.

"Book Lovers" by Emily Henry
A literary agent and editor navigate love and competition in a charming small town.

"Meet Me at the Lake" by Carley Fortune
A heartfelt story of love and second chances set at a lakeside resort.

"Love and Other Words" by Christina Lauren
A poignant tale of young love and rekindled connections.

"The Light We Lost" by Jill Santopolo
A sweeping romance spanning years of love, loss, and decisions.

"All Your Perfects" by Colleen Hoover
A couple confronts the cracks in their marriage while revisiting their past.

"Maybe in Another Life" by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Parallel narratives explore two possible lives for the protagonist.

"Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine" by Gail Honeyman
A quirky heroine finds unexpected friendships and healing.

"The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo" by Taylor Jenkins Reid
A reclusive Hollywood star tells her life story to a young journalist, revealing deep secrets.

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