20 Trendy Books to Read This Fall 2024

As the leaves turn golden and the chill sets in, there’s no better time to curl up with a fantastic book. Fall 2024 has brought a wave of fresh, exciting reads across all genres. Whether you’re a fan of thrillers, fantasy, romance, or literary fiction, there’s something on this list to keep you cosy and captivating. Here are 20 of the most trendy books for fall 2024, perfect for your next reading session.

1. James by Percival Everett (Literary Fiction)

A Booker Prize-nominated novel, James reimagines The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn from the perspective of Jim, the enslaved character. It’s a brilliant mix of humour and heartache that reexamines a classic tale​.

2. All Fours by Miranda July (Literary Fiction)

This quirky and thought-provoking novel follows a semi-famous artist who, on an impulsive road trip, stumbles into an unexpected and humorous journey that turns her life upside down​.

3. Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar (Literary Fiction)

It is a deeply original story about an orphaned son of Iranian immigrants searching for family secrets. It blends poetry, humour, and history to deliver a powerful, emotional punch.

4. The Husbands by Holly Gramazio (Romance)

A witty exploration of modern relationships, choices, and love in a world of endless options. It’s been hailed as both thought-provoking and heartwarming​.

5. Good Material by Dolly Alderton (Romantic Fiction)

From the bestselling author of Everything I Know About Love, this is a delightful, witty take on heartbreak and the beauty of finding yourself through relationships​.

6. The Warm Hands of Ghosts by Katherine Arden (Historical Fantasy)

Set during World War I, this haunting novel follows a combat nurse as she uncovers eerie mysteries surrounding her brother’s death​.

7. A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle L. Jensen (Fantasy/Mythology)

This new fantasy series is inspired by Norse mythology, which features a shield maiden destined to unite a fractured kingdom. It’s perfect for fans of mythological retellings​.

8. The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo (Historical Fiction/Fantasy)

Set during the Spanish Inquisition, this novel tells the story of a young woman with magical powers forced to survive in a dangerous world. Fans of Bardugo will love the historical depth and supernatural elements​.

9. Listen For the Lie by Amy Tintera (Mystery/Thriller)

This suspenseful thriller is about a young woman trying to unravel the truth about her best friend’s death, despite having no memory of the night it happened. It’s a gripping story of memory, guilt, and discovery​.

10. The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson (YA Thriller)

After Rachel Price’s mysterious return 16 years after her disappearance, her daughter starts to doubt her mother’s strange story. This psychological thriller is both chilling and unputdownable​.

11. You Know What You Did by K.T. Nguyen (Mystery/Thriller)

This page-turning thriller follows a woman whose seemingly perfect life unravels as dark secrets emerge, pushing her to confront her past​.

12. The Second Ending by Michelle Hoffman (Contemporary Fiction)

This poignant novel tells the story of a famous pianist grappling with her career, family, and the pressures of being in the public eye. It’s a thoughtful exploration of life choices and second chances​.

13. Girl on Fire by Nic Stone (YA Fiction)

Nic Stone returns with a gripping YA novel about a young girl who discovers that her powers may be more dangerous than they seem. A thrilling adventure for younger readers​.

14. The Scarlet Veil by Shelby Mahurin (Fantasy)

A dark, gothic tale of vampires, forbidden love, and haunting magic. This is a must-read for fans of romantic fantasy and supernatural intrigue​.

15. Clytemnestra by Costanza Casati (Historical Fiction)

A fresh take on the infamous queen of Greek mythology, this novel gives voice to one of history’s most misunderstood figures. It’s a powerful story of vengeance and power​.

16. Goddess Crown by Shade Lapite (Fantasy)

A fantasy debut filled with rich world-building and compelling characters. Follow the story of a young girl destined to challenge the gods and find her power​.

17. Solomon’s Crown by Natasha Siegel (Historical Fiction)

This historical romance weaves political intrigue and heart-stopping romance as two royals must navigate power struggles and their forbidden love​.

18. Becoming Free Indeed by Jinger Vuolo (Memoir)

A raw and inspirational memoir about one woman’s journey to break free from the constraints of her upbringing in a conservative religious family​.

19. Bloodmarked by Tracy Deonn (Fantasy/YA)

In this sequel to Legendborn, Bree Matthews must confront new threats and her heritage as she battles for her life in a world filled with magic and betrayal​.

20. None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell (Mystery/Thriller)

A chilling psychological thriller about two women whose lives become dangerously intertwined when one starts to investigate the other’s past​.

With such a wide variety of books, you’ll find something to enjoy this fall, whether you’re in the mood for a chilling thriller, a heartwarming romance, or an epic fantasy. Make the most of the cosy fall evenings and dive into one of these page-turners!