The Best Books of 2024 (so far) according to British Vogue

I have a look through a list which British Vogue calls the 14 best novels and memoirs published in 2024 so far. Click ‘Show More’ for info & links.

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Books discussed & purchase links:

Come and Get It by Kiley Reid

Change by Édouard Louis

Splinters: A Memoir by Leslie Jamison

Grief Is for People by Sloane Crosley

Private Equity by Carrie Sun

Clear by Carys Davies

Memory Piece by Lisa Ko

Help Wanted by Adelle Waldman

Rebel Girl: My Life as a Feminist Punk by Kathleen Hanna

Wives Like Us by Plum Sykes

All Fours by Miranda July

This Strange Eventful History by Claire Messud

The Memo by Rachel Dodes and Lauren Mechling

Women and Children First by Alina Grabowski

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Get in touch

[caseywagner]

I just finished reading Women and Children First! Loved it! Lots to unpack. I hope you review it - I still am interested in discussing the characters.

[Kassi_Kennedy]

Aww, my husband reads to me as part of our night time routine. Love it! : )

[stevies-readies]

"Come and Get It" was surprisingly enjoyable. It was like the literary equivalent of hearing someone else's gossip from a messy group chat lol

I also am super excited for Miranda July's new book!! her movie "kajillionaire" is one of my all time favorites

[LiteraryMichelle]

I have to give you big kudos, Eric because a while ago you talked about "The Colony" by Audrey Magee and I am just getting around to reading it now. I am LOVING it and its for sure one of my favourites of the year so far!! Some of my other faves of the year are "Birnam Wood" by Eleanor Catton, "Terrace Story" by Hilary Leichter and "Horrostor" by Grady Hendrix. I know my taste might not be for everyone, but it aligns pretty closely with many of the books on your lists, so I always look forward to your "Best of" vids. THANKS!! :)

[jacquelineturner]

I’m next on the list at my library for Clear. My favorite book so far is Ordinary Human Failings. I didn’t expect to like it so much.

[qinlkpah]

Change by Edouard Louis is fantastic, a clear 5 stars. Yes, it's still autofiction, he is still using the material of his own life, but he does have new and important things to say, especially about what he was willing to do to escape his class.

[michaeldornan]

You will love Edouard Louis's book Change. It is a continuation of his life but written in a totally different and very mature way. I have read two of his previous books and have become a huge fan.

[tammyripp]

I loved Help Wanted and think you will too! Thanks for sharing this list, looking forward to reading Wives Like Us.

[kimswhims]

I've only read 33 books so far this year-
Best for me, both fiction and non-fiction are:
Praiseworthy by Alexis Wright
Brotherless Night
The Perfect Golden Circle
The Garden of Evening Mists
Poor things by Alaisdair Grey
Question 7 by Richard Flanagan
The Unlikely Voyage of Jack De Crow
I've also read Clear by Carys Davis from the Vogue list which was very good. It's not my favourite of her's. I really loved West, it came out a few years ago.

[ReadingIDEAS.-uzxk]

So many books and so little time! Happy reading to you.

[TKTalksBooks]

Thx for the heads up for this list!
I loved CLEAR by Carys Davies!

[ReadtoFilth]

Great selection ! I’m interested in Change by Édouard Louis

[jacquelinemcmenamin]

Hi 👋 Eric. I haven’t read any of those nor have I heard of most of them.
Best books for me so far
Brotherless Night
Enter Ghost
Solider Sailor
Strong Female Character
Stone Yard Devotional
Fayne
Sunburn
The Bandit Queens
Greta & Valdin
Hello Beautiful
Ordinary Human Failings
☘️👋🍀🇮🇪📖📕📚☕️💐

[santiagosascochirinos]

Clear by Carys Davies, it's the best book I've read so far this year, really beautiful story

[jennifersantosuosso]

Love Claire Messud so much. Looking forward to that book.

[dudleyristow]

Loving A Calamity of Lies by David Baldacci. Looking forward to reading Earth by John Boyne.

[joniheisenberg]

I loved “Splinters.” I appreciated the excellent writing and honesty.One line that stood out to me is “sometimes I counted the men of my past like rosary beds.” Another top read of mine this year is “Baumgartner” by Paul Auster. I thought it was stunning and wish it was receiving more recognition.

[sandyokey]

I read Martyr! recently based on a mention in one of Hardcover Hearts videos and I can’t stop thinking about it. I was conflicted over one portion of the ending, and I wish so much he would write a follow up book on one of the plot points. Help wanted interests me as does Wives Like Us. Austenesque grabbed me.

[Marsden_Reads]

Hi Eric! I’m new here to booktube, I’ve uploaded a few videos and loving the community so far. Where abouts are you from? I’m trying to place your accent haha
I’m down in Cornwall ❤

[debbienutt]

I have recent read “The Women”. It is a story that has been a long time in coming to light. Kristin Hannah did a fabulous job showing the challenges these women face during this horrible time in history. It was number 1 this week.