2024 Stars So Far | Literary Fiction 

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In this fantastic selection of literary fiction, readers will meet new people, travel next door or across the globe, and sink into stories that place characters in situations both familiar and extraordinary.  

2024 Stars So Far | Historical Fiction 

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These historical novels send readers to locations as far-flung as ninth-century Japan, 1930s El Salvador, and Cold War London.    

2024 Stars So Far | Contemporary Fiction 

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These novels have it all—laughs, chills, romance, family strife, kidnappings, and murders, plus extravagant locales, over-the-top parties, and riotous road trips.   

2024 Stars So Far | Science Fiction 

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Explore the near present and the far future in spectacular works of rational imagination and inquiry.      

2024 Stars So Far | Fantasy  

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Journey into imaginary realms full of wonder, chaos, comfort, and adventure.       

2024 Stars So Far | Horror   

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Give in to terror with tales of fear, exploration, confrontation, and all manner of haunts that hide under the bed—and in the mind.       

2024 Stars So Far | Romance  

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Love wins, feelings are affirmed, and swoony scenes unfold in these fantastic happily-ever-after titles.      

2024 Stars So Far | Mystery  

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Solve the clues and witness order being reestablished in standout stories of detectives, villains, and deadly deeds.      

2024 Stars So Far | Suspense & Thrillers 

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High-octane pacing, twisty plots, seething, subterranean emotions, and plenty of danger are hallmarks of the genre; here are some super suggestions.     

2024 Stars So Far | Christian Fiction  

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Tread a faithful path through tribulations, relationships, and self-growth in novels that emphasize happy endings.      

2024 Stars So Far | Poetry   

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Slip into the evocative pleasures of language with stellar works of revelation, confrontation, and grace.       

2024 Stars So Far | Graphic Novels   

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Illustration, design, color, and text combine to create multisensory reading experiences in these extraordinary titles.       

2024 Stars So Far | History   

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From World War II to the Renaissance to 1177 BCE, these works of nonfiction are time machines to the past.       

2024 Stars So Far | Arts & Humanities   

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Ranging from performing arts memoirs to craft books to philosophy, this large section of the Book Review featured a number of outstanding titles in the first half of 2024.       

2024 Stars So Far | Cooking & Food 

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Stir up something tasty with guides to getting dinner on the table, explorations of regional foodways, and weekend bake-off inspiration.    

2024 Stars So Far | Home & Garden

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Inspiration blooms in titles covering gardening and interior design, each a redolent invitation to beauty.       

2024 Stars So Far | Self-Help 

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Change, anxiety, happiness, coping—these subjects and more are addressed in books that help readers achieve their best lives.      

2024 Stars So Far | Social Sciences 

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Explore the varied landscape of social sciences publishing via LJ’s top picks in anthropology, parapsychology, parenting, economics, memoir, and more.      

2024 Stars So Far | Sciences  

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Sharks and whales, the planet and plants, trees, astronomy, and volcanoes are just a few of the topics covered in this wide-ranging list, which also includes pets, health, and medicine.      

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