Alison Green recommends a list of 52 books that she enjoyed reading in 2024, which include both fiction and non-fiction works.
Favorites of the favorites include Master Slave Husband Wife, by Ilyon Woo; Wallflower at the Orgy by Nora Ephron; Come and Get It, by Kiley Reid; Margo’s Got Money Troubles, by Rufi Thorpe; and Somewhere Beyond the Sea, by TJ Klune.
Other highlights include The Dinner Party, by Brenda Janowitz, An infuriating and heartbreaking look at how six kids ended up removed from their families in We Were Once a Family: A Story of Love, Death, and Child Removal in America, and a fiction account of the rivalry between Elizabeth Arden and Helena Rubinstein in A Beautiful Rival, by Gill Paul.
Fleishman is in Trouble, by Taffy Brodesser-Akner tells the story of a man looking back at the break-up of his marriage as he fields dating, raising two kids and the disappearance of his ex-wife.
All Fours, by Miranda July is described as intense and uncomfortable, exploring themes of marriage, parenthood, sex, perimenopause, obsession, and trauma.
Green also has lists of book recommendations from previous years, starting from 2015.
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The book recommendations include subjects like family, friendship, self-sabotage, magic, and overcoming childhood experiences.
Many of the books recommended are lighthearted or humorous in nature, and some are re-reads that offer comfort to the reader.
Green recommends books from a variety of authors and genres, showcasing a diverse array of stories.