My goal for 2024 is to read 100 books and there are quite a few books already on my reading list for the year ahead, so I thought I'd share some books I will be reading.
We are over two weeks into the new year and Christmas feels like ages ago. So far, 2024 has been a rather busy year for me, but I've enjoyed it nonetheless.
With a new year, of course, comes new books. As someone who will never have enough books, reading is a big part of my life. Ever since I was younger and forced to read at school, I've enjoyed slipping into a fantasy world and meeting new characters.
However, it can be overwhelming at times because, like a lot of my bookish friends, our reading lists can get so long and be filled with lots of books that we don't know where to start.
This morning, I attended my book club's first gathering of the year. There was only a small group of us but it was a great way to start off my day by catching up with everyone there and discussing the books we've read since our last meet-up.
But coming away from book club meant I have more books on my TBR list, so I thought I'd share some of the books that are on my reading list for 2024.
Chestnut Springs Series by Elsie Silver
First up is a series I will always recommend. The Chestnut Springs series is a small-town country romance series comprising of five interconnected standalones.
I have read the first three but still need to read Reckless and Hopeless. To be honest, I'm not sure why I haven't read books four and five yet because I know they're going to be so good, but 2024 is the year I will definitely read them, especially with Elsie's new book, Wild Love, being released too.
Love Redesigned by Lauren Asher
For Christmas, I was gifted Love Redesigned by Lauren Asher by my sister. It's the first book in Lauren's latest series - Lakefront Billionaires - and I've been very excited to read it because I haven't read a book of Lauren's that hasn't made me smile.
However, I do actually have Final Offer by Lauren to read beforehand, which gives a sneak peek into the couple that Love Redesigned is about.
The Happy Hour by Cressida McLaughlin
When Cressida writes a book, it's a must-read, so it's no surprise that when her new book, The Happy Hour, comes out later this year, I'll be reading it.
It is a contemporary romance with the premise of: Can they fall in love, sixty minutes at a time?
The Summer Swap by Sarah Morgan
Sarah Morgan is another author, whose books I love and she also has a summer read being released later this year.
The Summer Swap is a summery romance that is about friendship as well and I know that I will thoroughly enjoy reading Sarah's latest book.
Everything I Know About Love by Dolly Alderton
I received this book for Christmas and it is actually a non-fiction book. Everything I Know About Love has been promoted on social media for a while and I kept seeing reviews of it saying that it's a book every girl in their 20s should read.
And so I have it and I will read it.
Happy Place by Emily Henry
Previously, I have read two of Emily Henry's books and I rated them highly. Then I saw Happy Place and desperately wanted it, but it isn't out in the UK in paperback yet.
But when it is released in paperback, I will be buying Happy Place. It is another romance and it's about a couple who have broken up but make a pact to pretend to still be together for the sake of their friends as they all go away on their annual holiday.
It's giving fake-dating vibes, which is a trope I love, so I will probably love this book too.
Crescent City by Sarah J Maas
Sarah J Maas is a master at writing fantasy novels and I have been dying to read her Crescent City series for a while.
I read ACOTAR and loved it and everyone keeps telling me that Crescent City is just as good. Sarah is releasing the third book in the series this year - House of Flame and Shadow - so I would love to read the first two books beforehand and then read book three once it's released.
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
The Song of Achilles is one of those books where I haven't seen a single person dislike the story. From what I understand, it's a Greek Mythology retelling of the Trojan War.
My friend gave it to me and I can't wait to read it, but I know it's probably going to be an emotional read.
Thursday Murder Club series by Richard Osman
This murder mystery series is one that's been read by my book club, but not me. It's on my reading list for 2024 because at my book club, it's caused some differing opinions.
Some people love the books and some people dislike them. So 2024 is the year where I find out which side of book club I'm on.
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
The Night Circus is a fantasy book that has been deemed "intensely imaginative". It's been on my bookcase for quite a while and I've never gotten around to reading it.
But this year, it will be read because the plot of the book has always intrigued me and I love fantasy novels, so I have a good feeling about it.
So there are 10 books/series that I will be ticking off my 2024 reading list.
Are any of these books you've read or want to read? If so, let me know in the comments.
Until next time...