Fiction Best Books To Read In 2024. The greatest novels of 2024 were notably unafraid to rewrite the past, lacing shimmering, enriching new narratives through personal and cultural histories. After digging—in some cases, literally—through as many books as the elle office could squeeze in, we decided to split our annual “best of 2024” list into five categories:

After digging—in some cases, literally—through as many books as the elle office could squeeze in, we decided to split our annual “best of 2024” list into five categories: Books of the year 2024.