I love to anticipate new books being released by my favourite authors. These are authors I’ve reads over and over again and who just don’t disappoint. Today I’m listing ten Books On My Must-Read List that have caught my eye by these authors which publish in the first half of 2024. Click on the book’s cover to add it to your Goodreads shelf.
In this quirky romantic comedy, Justin and Emma, both plagued by relationship curses, concoct a wild plan to break each other’s jinx by dating and breaking up. However, their summer fling takes an unexpected turn when family responsibilities and genuine emotions enter the picture, challenging their original whimsical arrangement.
“A Happier Life” unfolds the dual narratives of Keaton Smith in the present day, seeking a fresh start while unraveling family mysteries, and Rebecca “Becks” Saint James in 1976, juggling her glamorous public life with hidden struggles. Connected by a historic house in Beaufort, North Carolina, the novel delves into the intergenerational power of family secrets, friendships, and enduring love.
Daphne, heartbroken by her fiancé’s revelation, finds solace in her new life in Waning Bay, Michigan, working as a children’s librarian and reluctantly becoming roommates with Miles, her ex-fiancé’s best friend. Together, they concoct a plan involving misleading photos to navigate the complexities of their relationships, but as their friendship deepens, Daphne questions whether she’s truly ready to move on.
“The Women” tells the story of Frankie McGrath, a young nursing student who, inspired by the changing world in 1965, joins the Army Nurse Corps during the Vietnam War. As she faces the chaos and destruction of war, the novel explores the profound impact on Frankie and her veteran friends, delving into the challenges they encounter upon returning to a transformed and divided America.
Hairstylist Jess Greene faces a decade-long secret as her younger half-sister, Tegan, uncovers their mother’s connection to a notorious con man from a popular podcast. Reluctantly, Jess joins Tegan, a podcast host, and a handsome producer on a cross-country journey, unraveling mysteries and discovering unexpected connections along the way.
“Summers at the Saint” follows Traci Eddings, widowed owner of the St. Cecelia hotel in coastal Georgia, as she battles staff shortages, financial troubles, and family conflicts to restore the hotel’s former glory. With a motley crew of summer hires, including the daughter of her estranged friend, Traci faces challenges while uncovering secrets and navigating a potential new romance.
In “Dune Cottage,” Cecilia Lapthorne, on her seventieth birthday, unexpectedly returns to the remote Cape Cod cottage filled with memories, both cherished and concealed. As she rekindles connections with her daughter Kristen and bonds with aspiring artist Lily, the summer unfolds with the potential for both women to exchange old dreams for new ones.
After a heartbreak, closed-off Millie Chandler accidentally sends all her unsent emails, filled with sarcastic remarks, hard truths, and a lingering love declaration to her ex, unraveling her carefully guarded world and forcing her to confront the chaos she’s inadvertently unleashed.
Lark Smith’s meticulously planned life takes an unexpected turn when her perfect relationship, oncology career, and parents’ marriage crumble. In a surprising twist, she agrees to a fake relationship with the prickly surgeon Lorenzo Santini, leading her on a journey that challenges her plans and introduces her to the unpredictability of life and love.
After 35 years as Nantucket’s Chief of Police, Ed Kapenash’s retirement plans unravel when a fire engulfs a $22-million summer home owned by the flamboyant Richardsons. With his daughter’s best friend missing and a web of island intrigue unfolding, Kapenash faces a final challenge, weaving together the lives of Nantucket’s vibrant characters in Elin Hilderbrand’s Swan Song—a captivating blend of glittering parties, sun-soaked drama, and the enduring spirit of the island.
There you have it! 10 Books On My Must-Read list for the first half of 2024. Are any of these books on your TBR list? Let me know in the comments!
Molly | Transatlantic Notes
I’ve enjoyed a number of works by Kristin Hannah, so reading The Women is definitely on my radar too. This seems like a really great list; I am so looking forward to all the titles that will be read throughout 2024.
thathappyreader
I hope we both enjoy The Women Molly!
Jody
The Summer Swap looks like it will be a fun read. Have a fantastic day, Jodie ☕📚🥯🌞💜
thathappyreader
Thank you Jody!
Aspen Hite
And now they are on my radar, too! Especially the new Kristen Hannah. Thank you for sharing!
Happy New Year! May 2024 bring you an abundance of peace, joy, and goodness.
thathappyreader
Thank you Aspen! I wish you all the best in 2024.
Melissa
So many great books! I have heard so many positive things about Emily Henry’s work, I definitely need to check one of her books out this year! Thanks for sharing 🙂
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thathappyreader
Thanks Melissa!
Jonetta | Blue Mood Café
I added three books because of this post…loving it! Thanks, Jodie💜
thathappyreader
That’s wonderful Jonetta!
ER LeVar
I’m going to have to check out that Kristan Higgins book just because there’s a Westie on the cover! I love Westies. Thanks for sharing this look ahead!
Rolé @ Hooked By That Book
I have a couple of these on my list too. Hope you enjoy them all.
thathappyreader
You too Rolé!
Lisa Mandina (Lisa Loves Literature)
The Abby Jimenez and Better Left Unsent are both on my TBR as well! Hope we both get to read these and enjoy them!
thathappyreader
I hope we both enjoy them too Lisa!
Carla
Many of these are on my TBR or will be now that you have given me a heads up. Is this Elin Hilderbrand’s last book? I definitely want to read that one.
thathappyreader
It is her last Nantucket-based book Carla.