5 Must-Read Books In 2024

Lifestyle Collective December 30, 2023

By Audrey Tan

Are you falling behind on your 2023 reading resolutions? Worry not, for the literary landscape of 2024 promises to be a bountiful year of exceptional books! 

From debut novels that will ignite imaginations to captivating stories of friendship, love, and a society grappling with the effects of war—get ready to be inspired, enthralled, and transported to uncharted realms. 

Here are my five must-read books in 2024 that should be on your reading list: 

Women Of Good Fortune By Sophie Wan

What do you do when Shanghai’s most eligible bachelor asks for your hand in marriage? Plan a heist with your two best friends, of course! Women of Good Fortune takes readers into Shanghai’s high-society circles where money and status reign supreme. This is why, when Lulu was offered the ticket to financial freedom, she reluctantly said yes despite knowing it wasn’t what she truly wanted.

Confiding in her two best friends, Rina and Jane, they realise that the wedding is the golden opportunity that could change their lives. The trio hatch a daring plan to steal the money on Lulu’s big day so they can have all the riches—without the commitment of marriage. 

But as the intricate scheme unfolds and relationships are caught in the web of deceit, everything does not go according to plan. This novel will keep you on the edge of your seat from cover to cover!

Just Friends: On The Joy, Power, And Influence Of Friendship By Gyan Yankovich

Friendships enrich and mould our lives in many ways, yet how often do we celebrate them? Luckily, in this day and age, relationships are evolving thanks to modern technology. Our friends are just a text, voice message, or call away. But how frequently do we take a moment and truly appreciate their significance in our lives?

Just Friends is a tribute to the people who make our life worth living, the MVPs who come into our lives to make it special no matter how they got there. It forces us to reflect on the beauty, influence, and sometimes heartbreak that is part and parcel of friendship. If you want your friends to know how much you cherish their existence in your life, gift them this book to say it all and more.

Politica By Yumna Kassab

Embark on an enthralling literary odyssey in Politica that immerses you in the interconnected lives of a town, its inhabitants, and a region forever altered by the tumultuous forces of revolution and war. As the conflict unfolds in an unnamed part of the world, we follow its residents as they grapple with the far-reaching consequences. Families are torn apart and, at times, unexpectedly reconnected. 

As the individual narratives unfold, they intricately interweave and offer a profound glimpse into the soul of an entire society wrestling with the most extreme of circumstances. From the renowned author of The House of Youssef, Australiana and The Lovers comes a powerful new novel that provocatively questions whether the personal toll of war can ever be truly measured.

A Letter To The Luminous Deep By Sylvie Cathrall

When E. discovered something beautifully intriguing outside the window of her underwater home, they began exchanging letters with Henerey Clel, a renowned scholar. At first, the two passionately talked about uncovering the mystery of the depths, but eventually, the conversations became more about each other. 

Some time passes, and their investigation unravels something big, something that can transform the underwater world as we know it. Suddenly, both E. and Henerey vanish, leaving behind their siblings Sophie and Vyerin to piece everything together and solve the mystery of their disappearance.

A deeply profound and imaginative tale set in a whimsical underwater world, A Letter To The Luminous Deep will keep you hooked from start to finish.

Ghost Station By S.A. Barnes  

Prepare to embark on a gripping journey into the eerie depths of a desolate, forsaken planet in Ghost Station, an adrenaline-pumping space horror novel penned by S.A. Barnes, the celebrated author of Dead Silence. Set in a dystopian backdrop of an intricately crafted future world, this engrossing science fiction novel is also a thought-provoking exploration of the human condition. 

We follow an exploration crew as they establish residency on the abandoned planet and work to unravel the mystery behind a prior coloniser’s abrupt departure. When their pilot is found dead in a gruesome murder, corporate-sponsored psychologist Dr. Ophelia Bray must identify the killer before someone else falls prey. A thrilling read, for sure!

Next year’s literary landscape promises an extraordinary journey of exploration and delight. I don’t know about you, but I’m eagerly awaiting the adventures that lie awaiting discovery between the pages! 

With so many highly anticipated releases next year, pull up a chair and finish your 2023 reading list so you can start on our list above as soon as they hit the shelves.