The Best New Books Of Fall 2024
We’ve pored over the debut novels, celebrity tell-alls, and nonfiction standouts. Here are our 34 favorites.
20 Romantasy Books That’ll Get You Hooked On The Genre
Faerie smut, right this way.
Welcome To Enemies-To-Lovers Summer
At a time when we’re all at each other’s throats, the romance trope offers a salve.
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Coco Mellors Embraces The Mess
Her latest novel captures the “sticky, messy, viscous-y love” shared by sisters.
Casey McQuiston Is A Method Writer — In A “Non-Douchebaggy Way”
The author of Red, White & Royal Blue and other beloved rom-coms returns with The Pairing.
Reality TV Gets The Prestige Treatment In Emily Nussbaum's New Book
Cue the Sun! explores the cultural impact of the much-maligned genre.
To Write Her New Novel, Rufi Thorpe Dove Deep Into OnlyFans
Margo’s Got Money Troubles follows a new mom who earns a living through virtual sex work.
Honor Levy Doesn’t Want To Make You Angry
Though the author is known for stirring the pot, her debut approaches difficult subjects with empathy.
Jo Piazza Does Her Best Writing At 35,000 Feet
The author of The Sicilian Inheritance writes from trains, planes, and (years ago) nightclub bathrooms.
Emmeline Clein’s Debut Book Takes A Critical Look At Y2K Pop Culture
In Dead Weight, she unpacks how disordered eating was the norm in many of the mainstream hits.
The Author Of 'Such A Fun Age' Is Back With Another Page-Turner
For Kiley Reid’s second novel, she brings readers to a college dorm room.
With 'The Fury,' Alex Michaelides Learned To Let Go
The celebrated author of The Silent Patient and The Maidens found a new way of working.
Ottessa Moshfegh Is Writing Out Loud
As a screenwriting duo, the author and her husband have developed a “high intensity” way of working.
How Sarah Blakley-Cartwright “Broke Every Rule Of The Universe”
The author explores an unusual dynamic in her new novel, Alice, Sadie, Celine.
Julia Fox On The Obsessive Thrill Of Female Friendship
Her new memoir is about her two late comrades, who she says were once “the people I would call if I had a dead body on me.”
The Wildly High- & Low-Brow Inspirations Behind Lauren Groff’s New Book
In The Vaster Wilds, she takes readers to a brutal winter in 17th-century Jamestown.
To Write 'Mobility,' Lydia Kiesling DIYed A Writer’s Residency
The author of The Golden State made writing her second novel feel like a vacation.
'One Nightstand With...' Anna Marie Tendler
For the inaugural episode of Bustle's latest video series, the Men Have Called Her Crazy author reflects on her love of books that "spark conversation."
'Bridgerton’ Star Nicola Coughlan Teases “Amazing” Season 4
“It's very fun.”
Saoirse Ronan Reveals Why Ryan Gosling Was Fired From 'The Lovely Bones'
He was originally cast in Mark Wahlberg’s role.
The 'Disclaimer' Book Ending Has A Gut-Wrenching Twist
Cate Blanchett stars as a woman whose harrowing past is turned into a novel — and the author wants revenge.
'Bridgerton' Star Yerin Ha Recalls The "Beautiful" Moment She Was Cast
The actor will lead Season 4 opposite Luke Thompson.
'Gilmore Girls’ Star Kelly Bishop Revealed Her Least Favorite Season
“It just seemed to get kind of sleepy and tired.”
Katy Perry Reveals Her Daughter Daisy Dove's Fictional Doppelgänger
“She is such a blessing.”
'Bridgerton' Stars Martins Imhangbe & Emma Naomi Share Hopes For Season 4
Since their characters are original to the Netflix series, they can’t rely on author Julia Quinn’s books to predict their fates.