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

[@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

[@NovelFindsByKassi]

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

[@caseywagner9484]

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.

[@Michelle777-l2w]

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!! :)

[@EricKarlAnderson]

That’s great to hear, thanks!

[@michaeldornan7737]

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.

[@orphelie9216]

Agreed, i loved Change as well, would recommend reading it.

[@arnobashraf]

same!! I am so not a reader but this book had me reading 50 pages in one sitting

[@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.

[@jacquelineturner7206]

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.

[@tammyripp998]

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

[@ReadingIDEAS.-uz9xk]

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

[@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.

[@TKTalksBooks]

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

[@LibraryLizard]

Thank you! ❤

[@ReadtoFilth]

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

[@jacquelinemcmenamin8204]

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 ☘️👋🍀🇮🇪📖📕📚☕️💐

[@sandyokey1019]

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.

[@kimswhims8435]

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.

[@santiagosascochirinos2833]

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

[@jennifersantosuosso4479]

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

[@dudleyristow9823]

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

[@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 ❤

[@sookythehousecat]

I loved Andrew O’Hagan’s Caledonian Road.

[@cindyhaiken5644]

Wow, as you say, quite early for a list like this, even one they will be adding to. Both the Crossley and the Jamison are worthy, as is Clear. I’ve heard great things about Help Wanted, All Fours and the new Messud novel so there is much to look forward to.

[@debbienutt5339]

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.

[@PageTurnersWithKatja]

The Carys Davies book sounds brilliant!

[@bc-mv5se]

"James" and "Martyr" r my best so far. Interested in the Hanna memoir, tho I am becoming a bit memoired out

[@user-yg6ft1iu1i]

I enjoyed The Leavers by Lisa Ko so I’m excited to read Memory Pieces. Actually I’ve picked up a bunch to look forward to. The Box Mandy Suzanne Wong Verigris by Michele Mari TR Brian Robert Moore The Understory Saneh Sangsuk TR MuiPoopoksakul The Long Form Kate Briggs The Extinction of Irene Rey by Jennifer Croft plus I preordered one which I don’t remember the Title.

[@jamesduggan7200]

The first time I read Madame Bovary, in English, in 1982, my professor described it as the first middle-class tragedy. A tragedy is the fall of a great hero, who drags down his people thereby creating suffering for all. It seems like an interesting idea, so for Help Wanted I should be prepared to read about the lives of these people working nights in the box store. Perhaps one of them is a newlywed who has dropped out of college to pay the bills for an expected child? Maybe there's a graduate working on her first novel? Could be there's a former middle manager downsized and dying to tell anyone who'll listen of his past success? idk, but tbh most of those working class stories lack the tension and drama of high tragedy. To be honest, it's easier to construct a story around someone who doesn't need to work for a living, or doesn't have a demanding boss. However, good writing is good writing, so if it is one of 2024's best books then perhaps we don't need classical conflicts and high-stakes drama? idk. Thx - enjoyed.

[@heathersneddon8866]

You.need to.make time for Clear - it is ace. I have also just finished Caledonian Road by Andrew O'Hagan - so good

[@EricKarlAnderson]

I will do! And I’ll be reading Caledonian Road in July with my bookclub so I’m really looking forward to it.

[@RSelcov]

I'll second both James and Martyr!. Also What Kingdom, by Fine Gråbøl. And also The Case of Cem by Vera Mutafchieva.

[@fallingwickets]

looked at the list and didnt see anything EKA worthy so question is...are they really good??? :)

[@nancymencke6980]

Beautyland What a huge surprise don’t be put off by the title

[@hrh597788]

Wives Like Us, The Memo, and Women and Children First sound interesting. Best for me so far Small Things Like These Foster On Chesil Beach Interpreter of Maladies The Road The Dutch House The Marriage Portrait Vladimir

[@joangavrilik3009]

James & How to Say Babylon

[@laurakuhlmann1626]

I highly recommend you give "Come And Get It" a chance. It's a story about power, status and our relationship with money. People who hate the story complain that it's slow (yes, it's mostly slice of life) and low stakes (exactly true, Reid's debut started with a bang but was ultimately a low stakes story). Don't go into the novel expecting "such a fun age 2.0." It's a different novel

[@StephaniePatterson-jb5it]

I got "This Strange Eventful History" from "BookBrowse." I would re-title it "This Strange, Eventful (Not to Mention Incredibly Melancholy) History" The book is beautifully written. I know you're a fan of subtlety and nuance so it won't disappoint there. I did feel pretty sad after I read it but I appreciated that it took me into parts of history that I didn't know much about. By the way, I also loved your chat with Anna about the Women's Prize. It's a highlight for me every year. (And I bought "The Warm Hands" of Ghosts)