THE EXCITING 2024 BOOKS I BOUGHT (BUT THEN NEVER READ!)
A few weeks ago, I already shared a list of 2024 book releases by authors that I didn’t read but should have (because favorite authors). As a result today’s list of 2024 book releases I was excited about (but didn’t read) may feel repetitive. This said, I do plan to find some additional books I haven’t read in 2024 but wanted to read, though boring will probably drive this list.
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THE EXCITING 2024 BOOKS I BOUGHT (BUT THEN NEVER READ!). Chatting about the books I should have read last year… and (surprise! *sarcasm*) didn't. #TopTen #TopTenList #TopTenTuesday #BookList Share on XI will just say yes, many of these are repeat titles that I’ve featured on prior lists. What can I say. I guess I’m determined to like these. Instead of chatting (which I sometimes do way too much of in these openings), let’s find books to feature.
2024 BOOK RELEASES I SHOULD HAVE READ (and DIDN’T)
THE BLONDE IDENTITY, ALLY CARTER
This one did sound like such fun and I was really curious to read it. Alas, here we are. It collects dust and nothing else. Should I read this one? Goodreads
THE MOST WONDERFUL CRIME of the YEAR, ALLY CARTER
Adding this one may be unfair since it did release last in 2024. This said, I did think this book looked (and of course sounds) darling, so I did want to sneak it in. Hoping after the excitement and buildup I have, it’s worth the wait! Goodreads
THE ROM-COMMERS, (OR ANY BOOK BY) KATHERINE CENTER
Based on the cover art alone and how much I did enjoy Happiness for Beginners, I hope to enjoy this. It just looks like a delightfully cheerful read. It also should have been high on my must list so yes, this one will be a priority in 2025! Goodreads
THIS TIME NEXT YEAR, SOPHIE COUSENS
I’m not sure when this book released (a few years ago I think so not a 2024 release), but I should have read it in 2024 because an adaptation was made. And if a story as a film interests me, I do try to read the book first unless it’s based on classic lit (which we know I never read!). The hope is to read this asap. Goodreads
[ANYTHING by] BECKY DEAN
I’ve seen some good reviews, high praise for Becky’s novels on Instagram and I own one or two by her, so reading one sound be a priority. Goodreads
THE VANISHING STAIR, MAUREEN JOHNSON
Pretty sure I’ve had this one on lists like this many times (and again not a 2024 release date). At this point I should probably just re-read book one and start again. Either way, a reader goal should always be to read subsequent series titles more promptly – there is really no excuse when there are multiple books on shelves already! Goodreads
THE HOUSEMAID, Freida McFadden
Ok, so I’m conflicted about this one. It’s a mystery novel (I think it follows an employee of a wealthy couple who uncovers startling secrets), which I like now and then, but I bought it solely because of hype. Then I think I unhauled it because it didn’t sound like a “me” book. But there is a big screen adaptation set to release in 2025. Have you read it… and is it worth reading? Goodreads
[ANYTHING by] BETH O’LEARY
I’ve been saying for years that I wanted to read something by Beth. Why haven’t I is always the question that I never answer – or perhaps there is no good answer. Goodreads
ONE WRONG MOVE, DANI PETTREY
I always enjoy the mystery novels Dani writes so discovering this, her new (!) series makes me curious. Goodreads
THE MYSTERY GUEST, NITA PROSE
I didn’t love the way The Maid ends, but did like it up until then. So reading the rest of these (and Nita has another coming out this year, too!) is something I really do want to do. Goodreads
BETTER than REVENGE, KASIE WEST
A repeat author for sure around here (but her books are fun) and likely even a repeat title that has gotten a feature here too often, I cannot help but be curious about this one. Also perhaps not fair to include this one since it came out at the very end of 2024. Goodreads
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I think a lot of us are in the same boat here!
For sure! :)
I’m hoping to read Truly Devious this year so I hope you’ll love the sequel! Hearts Overboard looks amazing too, I’ll have to look into it :) I hope you’ll enjoy all these books this year!
If you’d like to visit, here’s my TTT: https://thebooklorefairy.blogspot.com/2025/02/top-ten-tuesday-high-priority-reads-for-2025.html
Thanks! I hope to enjoy these as well. I did start (two chapters maybe) Sophie’s so if I finish it, there’s a start. ;) Hope you like Truly Devious; I thought it was a good read.
Beth O’Leary’s books are really good, I hope you enjoy them. Kasie West is also one of the books I wanted to read last year, but it just missed the cut for the post. I still want to read it though!
Hope we both enjoy Kasie’s and THANKS! I’m hopeful I’ll enjoy Beth’s. They seem like great reads. :)
I’m terrible at keeping up with new releases! I’m also terrible at my tbr in general though. I like the sound of several of these though. I had a friend read The Housemaid, and she really liked it, but I haven’t read it. Like you, I’m curious, but not sure if it is really for me. Here is our Top Ten Tuesday. Thank you!
Thanks for sharing about The Housemaid! I think it sounds intriguing but am not sure it’d be something I’d like. Maybe I’ll read it yet. Like you, I’m terrible with a TBR, but I still want to read these. Just haven’t made the time. :)
I also started my list with the ones I own. It’s so hard to read them all right away. I still need to read more by Kasie West. Have a great week!
There are SO many books I own that I bought with the best of intentions and then NEVER did. That needs to be a reader as well as life goal of mine because I go through the phases where I like to “unhaul” and declutter things so it’d be helpful to know more of the books I love on my shelf which I’d accomplish by at least TRYING to read them. ;)
I totally understand that!!
Glad I’m not alone! :)
The Blonde Identity looks like a lot of fun. I hope you can pick up these soon.
I agree. It does look fun. I’m hoping it will be. :)
This is a great list, Rissi! We don’t usually have much overlap on our TBRs, but I have had The Maid by Nita Prose on my TBR since it was an ARC. I just couldn’t get my hands on a copy and then it got lost in the shuffle.
As a reader that is always a challenge isn’t it? Losing those books in the shuffle? I feel like that too happens to me though mostly it’s been with the books I buy and really WANTED to read but then didn’t. :)