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The 12 books I want to read this year
I mean, allegedly
I’m a slow reader
It’s a problem. I used to be faster. I hit 70 books one year. But the last few years have been droughts. I’ve read some great books, don’t get me wrong, just not a lot of them.
This year, I’m focusing on just 12 books. If I read more than that, great. But here’s my 2024 TBR.
What’s on yours?
One: The Emperor’s Blades by Brian Staveley
This was recommended by a friend. It’s classic space fantasy and so far I’m enjoying the hell out of it. Slowly.
Two: Witch King by Martha Wells
Ngl I couldn’t get into Murderbot, but I’m hoping that Wells’ intricate fantasy will stick with me.
Three: Faebound by Saara El-Arifi
Who doesn’t love an actual new take on fae not done by SJM? (Okay, sorry, I snarked.) I loved El-Arifi’s debut The Final Strife, so I’m stoked to see what she does with fairies.
Four: Light Bringer by Pierce Brown
Yes, I’m finally going to read this long-ass book that’s probably going to make me cry.
Five: Spite House by Johnny Compton
This book has been haunting me and all the horror biggies (inc. Tannarive Due) have recced it, so yeah, I think it’s time.
Six: A Light Most Hateful by Hailey Piper
I get the title wrong every time, but I’m psyched to read a full-length Hailey production, after enjoying her weird cosmic horror novella The Worm and His Kings.
Seven: The Reformatory by Tannarive Due
Horror that will make me uncomfortable on multiple levels? Yes please.
Eight: The Jasad Heir by Sara Hashem
I am obsessed with ancient Egypt and high fantasy so um yes I need to imbibe this please.
Nine: The Wolf of Oren Yaro by K.C. Villoso
This self-pubbed wonder has got me thinking, I need to see how they did it. Plus it promises an epic, brutal fantasy adventure.
Ten: The Shadow of What Was Lost by James Islington
It’ll probably take me all year, but this is quintessential epic fantasy and I needs it.
Eleven: The Hurricane Wars by Thea Guaznon
Teach me how to romantasy teach me teach me how to romantasy
Twelve: The Emperor’s Soul by Brandon Sanderson
Baby’s first Sanderson, because I promised a friend I would.
What are your picks?
Tell me in the comments!
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