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Once again, there isn't a single book shown that appeals to me. Who makes these lists up, publishers representatives? I have firmly come to believe that the world will end when there's a book on one of these lists that appeals to me, or which I have read.
Where is the non-fiction? There must be books on history, material science, philosophy, travel... out there. Why load the category with biographies that read much like the fiction lists?
Alison wrote: "Thanks for this! A lot of great recommendations. I noticed nearly all the books are from authors based in the US. Do you recommend books written by authors from the UK, Ireland, Canada, New Zealand..."
Yes where is literary fiction...?
Amanda wrote: "Goodreads could literally list every single book written in the entirety of 2024 and somebody would complain about the list."
Haha yes, I'll start: This list is far too long!
Danny wrote: "Amanda wrote: "Goodreads could literally list every single book written in the entirety of 2024 and somebody would complain about the list."
Haha yes, I'll start: This list is far too long!"
Definitely! so true :D
Samantha wrote: "Alison wrote: "Thanks for this! A lot of great recommendations. I noticed nearly all the books are from authors based in the US. Do you recommend books written by authors from the UK, Ireland, Cana..."
Literary fiction is already on this list.
Vanessa wrote: "Some books on this list are on my shelf. I can't wait to get started this summer."
Yes, PLEASE, and thank you!
Beryl wrote: "Kim wrote: "Why are these mid year checks at the beginning of June? So bizarre."
Because it seems they do the awards before the end of December, seem to remember they came out in early December so..
Thank you for this explanation. Very clever.
Kim wrote: "Why are these mid year checks at the beginning of June? So bizarre."
because June is the 6th month out of 12, meaning that it is exactly half way through the year.
"For all the people complaining about "too many American authors"... This website is based in the USA, so obviously many of its readers are American. There's no requirement for Goodreads to represent all authors worldwide! If you want to see more European authors, try a website based in Europe. 😉"
... And this "I'm alright, Jack", somewhat insular, faintly sneering, and dismissive view is exactly what grinds my gears about Goodreads. It may not have a requirement to represent all authors everywhere, but a few more wouldn't hurt. I don't *want* to go looking for a European website because I like this one. However, would it *really* be so terrible for Goodreads to widen its net just a tiny bit? YMMV, obviously.
Alison wrote: "Thanks for this! A lot of great recommendations. I noticed nearly all the books are from authors based in the US. Do you recommend books written by authors from the UK, Ireland, Canada, New Zealand..."
Alison wrote: "Thanks for this! A lot of great recommendations. I noticed nearly all the books are from authors based in the US. Do you recommend books written by authors from the UK, Ireland, Canada, New Zealand..."
Hi Alison,
This list will come from the ratings that goodreads members will have given the books they have read. So the list is more likely to have books from certain places and genre's depending on the distribution of the membership and their reading choices.
There will be specific lists for Authors from a particular country and also specific Genre.
Here are some for Lit Fiction: https://www.goodreads.com/list/tag?ut...
New Zealand https://www.goodreads.com/list/tag?ut...
Ireland: https://www.goodreads.com/list/tag?ut...
And on those pages you can search for your own interests via the Tags.
Inés wrote: "Another one in agreement with Alison and Dave. Please give us authors from anywhere else. Goodreads is so USA coded. Even if you give us POC/BAME authors, their stories are still USA centric. I now..."
I use here and Storygraph to keep check of my reading, highly recommend.
I loved "The Ministry of Time" by Kaliane Bradley. It combines the concept of time travel with the fate of the Franklin Expedition, which has always fascinated me. It was extremely original and very well done.
Beryl wrote: "Kim wrote: "Why are these mid year checks at the beginning of June? So bizarre."
Because it seems they do the awards before the end of December, seem to remember they came out in early December so..."
Kim wrote: "Why are these mid year checks at the beginning of June? So bizarre."
Because June is the middle of any given calendar year?
Why is Bride under Romance instead of Romantasy Novels?
As Alison Langley has already pointed out; these look like excellent books, but can we have some suggestions for UK members as well?
Katya wrote: "Cool. When are you gonna give us a 10 star ratings system?"
even just half stars would be wonderful...
Grace wrote: "As a bookseller in Australia, only a small handful of these are popular over here. Some recent bestsellers in our bookstore are Caledonian Road Lola in the Mirror ..."
any YA recommendations in particular?
I would also like to see more authors from countries other than the US.
Thanks for this list! I only have
The Women
by Kristin Hannah from this list. I'm really looking forward to reading it. Thanks to my wife for giving it to me on my last birthday!
Alison wrote: "Thanks for this! A lot of great recommendations. I noticed nearly all the books are from authors based in the US. Do you recommend books written by authors from the UK, Ireland, Canada, New Zealand..."
exactly what i was thinking
I am reading Demon of Unrest. I like almost everything Eric Larson has written (The Splendid and the Vile and In the Garden of the Beasts being two exceptions) and I am enjoying this one, too. Lot of details and lots and lots of players but somehow I'm staying engaged.
Why don't you do the middle grade novels and children's picture books?
Jennie wrote: "Law wrote: "I want to read First Lie Wins and The Women. I've read three books from this list, Bride, The Familiar and The Teacher, and all were disappointing."
I thought The Women was over-hyped ..."
Completely agree about The Women.
The Women is the best book I have read this year, for sure!
Anuradha wrote: "Where is the non-fiction? There must be books on history, material science, philosophy, travel... out there. Why load the category with biographies that read much like the fiction lists?"
Anuradha wrote: "Where is the non-fiction? There must be books on history, material science, philosophy, travel... out there. Why load the category with biographies that read much like the fiction lists?"
Richard wrote: "Once again, there isn't a single book shown that appeals to me. Who makes these lists up, publishers representatives? I have firmly come to believe that the world will end when there's a book on on..."
How about, "The Frozen River," by Ariel Lawhon?
"First Lie Wins?" I wanted to like it... I read it. Yet, I was not too fond of it.
"The Teacher?" It was just, meh...
Cami wrote: "First Lie Wins really? 🙃"
AGREED!! So overrated.
How about, "The Frozen River," by Ariel Lawhon?
"First Lie Wins?" I wanted to like it... I read it. Yet, I was not too fond of it.
"The Teacher?" It was just, meh...
What a super American list. Would love to see a little more diversity...
Librarylady wrote: "Why don't you do the middle grade novels and children's picture books?"
Goodreads has been gatekeeping reading by excluding middle grade and graphic novels and picture books on their lists. They even removed those categories from their GCA last year. Why do they do this?
Alison wrote: "Thanks for this! A lot of great recommendations. I noticed nearly all the books are from authors based in the US. Do you recommend books written by authors from the UK, Ireland, Canada, New Zealand..."
I've stopped relying on Goodreads lists because it has become very US-centered and ignores all the great books from the rest of the world!
First Lie Wins is a great read - and I'm looking forward to Listen For The Lie.
One In A Millenial by Kate Kennedy was easily one of my favourite reads of the year. Perfect summer book with lots of nostalgia
Anne Marie wrote: "Any poetry recommendations?"
Teeth by Dallas Hunt
People You Know, Places You've Been by Hana Shafi
Law wrote: "I want to read First Lie Wins and The Women. I've read three books from this list, Bride, The Familiar and The Teacher, and all were disappointing."
You wont be disappointed by The Women. An extraordinary book.
To the people who complain about the lack of geographical diversity. Look to the title of the article. It’s the Goodreads reader’s (members) top choices. People choose who they choose, who knows why. Maybe more of the members are from the US. I read books that intrigue me and don’t pay much attention to where the author is from, their orientation, race, etc
Janet wrote: "Dave wrote: "Id like to second Alison's comment, this is an extremely one eyed list in terms of authors origins." You're correct about that, but since the list is compiled by how many folks have re..."
Excellent point. It's a list of popular books people are reading this year--not a curated list of recommended reading.
Marianne wrote: "Murder Road was very disappointing. I love Simone St James, but this was my least favorite. I’m reading First Lie wins right now and I’m obsessed."
Agreed. I keep reading her stuff wanting to get the same feels I did when I read The Sundown Motel and Book of Cold Cases, Broken Girls was decent too.
As if I didn't already have enough on my To Read list, I now have at least 5 more! Great round up. Thank you!
After reading this list, I can only conclude that almost all the best authors, and almost all the best main characters are women. How odd…
I read the Sociopath - it was very enlightening!
Law wrote: "I want to read First Lie Wins and The Women. I've read three books from this list, Bride, The Familiar and The Teacher, and all were disappointing."
Try "The Women" next! I thought it was well written, a ripping yarn and very timely in this age of war.
Marianne wrote: "Murder Road was very disappointing. I love Simone St James, but this was my least favorite. I’m reading First Lie wins right now and I’m obsessed."
I loved First Lie Wins - an easy read, but interesting and smarts twists and turns.
Amy wrote: "The Women
By far the best book I've completed in 2024! Kristin Hannah kept me wanting more and more through every page. If not added add this to your top read for 2024!"
I didn't enjoy this book, per se, but as a 40-something, there is so much I don't know about this era, particularly about the roles women played. The story stayed with me when finished.
I have read a bunch of these across most of the genres (retired) and First Lie Wins was my favorite.
For all the commenters complaining about the lack of foreign authors, please review how these selections were made:
"...where we suss out the most popular new releases of the year so far, according to Goodreads members. As always, these selections are based on the total number of reader reviews and which titles are making their way to members’ Read and Want to Read shelves."
Rhea wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Murder Road was very disappointing. I love Simone St James, but this was my least favorite. I’m reading First Lie wins right now and I’m obsessed."
good for you"
That was rude.
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Once again, there isn't a single book shown that appeals to me. Who makes these lists up, publishers representatives? I have firmly come to believe that the world will end when there's a book on one of these lists that appeals to me, or which I have read.
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Where is the non-fiction? There must be books on history, material science, philosophy, travel... out there. Why load the category with biographies that read much like the fiction lists?
Alison wrote: "Thanks for this! A lot of great recommendations. I noticed nearly all the books are from authors based in the US. Do you recommend books written by authors from the UK, Ireland, Canada, New Zealand..."Yes where is literary fiction...?
Amanda wrote: "Goodreads could literally list every single book written in the entirety of 2024 and somebody would complain about the list."Haha yes, I'll start: This list is far too long!
Danny wrote: "Amanda wrote: "Goodreads could literally list every single book written in the entirety of 2024 and somebody would complain about the list."Haha yes, I'll start: This list is far too long!"
Definitely! so true :D
Samantha wrote: "Alison wrote: "Thanks for this! A lot of great recommendations. I noticed nearly all the books are from authors based in the US. Do you recommend books written by authors from the UK, Ireland, Cana..."Literary fiction is already on this list.
Vanessa wrote: "Some books on this list are on my shelf. I can't wait to get started this summer."Yes, PLEASE, and thank you!
Beryl wrote: "Kim wrote: "Why are these mid year checks at the beginning of June? So bizarre."Because it seems they do the awards before the end of December, seem to remember they came out in early December so..
Thank you for this explanation. Very clever.
Kim wrote: "Why are these mid year checks at the beginning of June? So bizarre."because June is the 6th month out of 12, meaning that it is exactly half way through the year.
"For all the people complaining about "too many American authors"... This website is based in the USA, so obviously many of its readers are American. There's no requirement for Goodreads to represent all authors worldwide! If you want to see more European authors, try a website based in Europe. 😉"... And this "I'm alright, Jack", somewhat insular, faintly sneering, and dismissive view is exactly what grinds my gears about Goodreads. It may not have a requirement to represent all authors everywhere, but a few more wouldn't hurt. I don't *want* to go looking for a European website because I like this one. However, would it *really* be so terrible for Goodreads to widen its net just a tiny bit? YMMV, obviously.
Alison wrote: "Thanks for this! A lot of great recommendations. I noticed nearly all the books are from authors based in the US. Do you recommend books written by authors from the UK, Ireland, Canada, New Zealand..."Alison wrote: "Thanks for this! A lot of great recommendations. I noticed nearly all the books are from authors based in the US. Do you recommend books written by authors from the UK, Ireland, Canada, New Zealand..."
Hi Alison,
This list will come from the ratings that goodreads members will have given the books they have read. So the list is more likely to have books from certain places and genre's depending on the distribution of the membership and their reading choices.
There will be specific lists for Authors from a particular country and also specific Genre.
Here are some for Lit Fiction: https://www.goodreads.com/list/tag?ut...
New Zealand https://www.goodreads.com/list/tag?ut...
Ireland: https://www.goodreads.com/list/tag?ut...
And on those pages you can search for your own interests via the Tags.
Inés wrote: "Another one in agreement with Alison and Dave. Please give us authors from anywhere else. Goodreads is so USA coded. Even if you give us POC/BAME authors, their stories are still USA centric. I now..."I use here and Storygraph to keep check of my reading, highly recommend.
I loved "The Ministry of Time" by Kaliane Bradley. It combines the concept of time travel with the fate of the Franklin Expedition, which has always fascinated me. It was extremely original and very well done.
Beryl wrote: "Kim wrote: "Why are these mid year checks at the beginning of June? So bizarre."Because it seems they do the awards before the end of December, seem to remember they came out in early December so..."
Kim wrote: "Why are these mid year checks at the beginning of June? So bizarre."
Because June is the middle of any given calendar year?
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Why is Bride under Romance instead of Romantasy Novels?
As Alison Langley has already pointed out; these look like excellent books, but can we have some suggestions for UK members as well?
Katya wrote: "Cool. When are you gonna give us a 10 star ratings system?"even just half stars would be wonderful...
Grace wrote: "As a bookseller in Australia, only a small handful of these are popular over here. Some recent bestsellers in our bookstore are Caledonian Road Lola in the Mirror ..."any YA recommendations in particular?
I would also like to see more authors from countries other than the US.
Thanks for this list! I only have
The Women
by Kristin Hannah from this list. I'm really looking forward to reading it. Thanks to my wife for giving it to me on my last birthday!
Alison wrote: "Thanks for this! A lot of great recommendations. I noticed nearly all the books are from authors based in the US. Do you recommend books written by authors from the UK, Ireland, Canada, New Zealand..."exactly what i was thinking
I am reading Demon of Unrest. I like almost everything Eric Larson has written (The Splendid and the Vile and In the Garden of the Beasts being two exceptions) and I am enjoying this one, too. Lot of details and lots and lots of players but somehow I'm staying engaged.
Why don't you do the middle grade novels and children's picture books?
Jennie wrote: "Law wrote: "I want to read First Lie Wins and The Women. I've read three books from this list, Bride, The Familiar and The Teacher, and all were disappointing."I thought The Women was over-hyped ..."
Completely agree about The Women.
The Women is the best book I have read this year, for sure!
Anuradha wrote: "Where is the non-fiction? There must be books on history, material science, philosophy, travel... out there. Why load the category with biographies that read much like the fiction lists?"Anuradha wrote: "Where is the non-fiction? There must be books on history, material science, philosophy, travel... out there. Why load the category with biographies that read much like the fiction lists?"
Richard wrote: "Once again, there isn't a single book shown that appeals to me. Who makes these lists up, publishers representatives? I have firmly come to believe that the world will end when there's a book on on..."
How about, "The Frozen River," by Ariel Lawhon?
"First Lie Wins?" I wanted to like it... I read it. Yet, I was not too fond of it.
"The Teacher?" It was just, meh...
Cami wrote: "First Lie Wins really? 🙃"AGREED!! So overrated.
How about, "The Frozen River," by Ariel Lawhon? "First Lie Wins?" I wanted to like it... I read it. Yet, I was not too fond of it.
"The Teacher?" It was just, meh...
What a super American list. Would love to see a little more diversity...
Librarylady wrote: "Why don't you do the middle grade novels and children's picture books?"Goodreads has been gatekeeping reading by excluding middle grade and graphic novels and picture books on their lists. They even removed those categories from their GCA last year. Why do they do this?
Alison wrote: "Thanks for this! A lot of great recommendations. I noticed nearly all the books are from authors based in the US. Do you recommend books written by authors from the UK, Ireland, Canada, New Zealand..."I've stopped relying on Goodreads lists because it has become very US-centered and ignores all the great books from the rest of the world!
First Lie Wins is a great read - and I'm looking forward to Listen For The Lie.
One In A Millenial by Kate Kennedy was easily one of my favourite reads of the year. Perfect summer book with lots of nostalgia
Anne Marie wrote: "Any poetry recommendations?"Teeth by Dallas Hunt
People You Know, Places You've Been by Hana Shafi
Law wrote: "I want to read First Lie Wins and The Women. I've read three books from this list, Bride, The Familiar and The Teacher, and all were disappointing."You wont be disappointed by The Women. An extraordinary book.
To the people who complain about the lack of geographical diversity. Look to the title of the article. It’s the Goodreads reader’s (members) top choices. People choose who they choose, who knows why. Maybe more of the members are from the US. I read books that intrigue me and don’t pay much attention to where the author is from, their orientation, race, etc
Janet wrote: "Dave wrote: "Id like to second Alison's comment, this is an extremely one eyed list in terms of authors origins." You're correct about that, but since the list is compiled by how many folks have re..."Excellent point. It's a list of popular books people are reading this year--not a curated list of recommended reading.
Marianne wrote: "Murder Road was very disappointing. I love Simone St James, but this was my least favorite. I’m reading First Lie wins right now and I’m obsessed."Agreed. I keep reading her stuff wanting to get the same feels I did when I read The Sundown Motel and Book of Cold Cases, Broken Girls was decent too.
As if I didn't already have enough on my To Read list, I now have at least 5 more! Great round up. Thank you!
After reading this list, I can only conclude that almost all the best authors, and almost all the best main characters are women. How odd…
I read the Sociopath - it was very enlightening!
Law wrote: "I want to read First Lie Wins and The Women. I've read three books from this list, Bride, The Familiar and The Teacher, and all were disappointing."Try "The Women" next! I thought it was well written, a ripping yarn and very timely in this age of war.
Marianne wrote: "Murder Road was very disappointing. I love Simone St James, but this was my least favorite. I’m reading First Lie wins right now and I’m obsessed."I loved First Lie Wins - an easy read, but interesting and smarts twists and turns.
Amy wrote: "The WomenBy far the best book I've completed in 2024! Kristin Hannah kept me wanting more and more through every page. If not added add this to your top read for 2024!"
I didn't enjoy this book, per se, but as a 40-something, there is so much I don't know about this era, particularly about the roles women played. The story stayed with me when finished.
I have read a bunch of these across most of the genres (retired) and First Lie Wins was my favorite.
For all the commenters complaining about the lack of foreign authors, please review how these selections were made:"...where we suss out the most popular new releases of the year so far, according to Goodreads members. As always, these selections are based on the total number of reader reviews and which titles are making their way to members’ Read and Want to Read shelves."
Rhea wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Murder Road was very disappointing. I love Simone St James, but this was my least favorite. I’m reading First Lie wins right now and I’m obsessed."good for you"
That was rude.
