Best Fiction 2024. The best books of 2024 gave us a unique perspective on what it’s like to experience the world in all of its sorrow and wonder. From seasoned authors that we couldn't wait to catch up with like haruki murakami, sally rooney and percival everett, to newcomers we'll keep our eyes on for years like kaveh akbar and essie chambers, 2024 has been.
Here’s our top 10, including ‘martyr!’ by kaveh akbar. As voted on by 503 novelists, nonfiction writers, poets, critics and other book lovers — with a little help from the staff of the new york times book review.