One of my absolute favorite things that comes with the end of the year is all of the best book lists. Between finding out what everyone loved to read over the year, and the reasons why.

The start of the year offers ample chance to dive into a good book. From lighthearted reads ... in a bid to secure Jackson 5 tickets (which were like gold dust in 1971) for his daughter.

November 25, 2024 • Books We Love returns with 350+ new titles handpicked by NPR staff and trusted critics. Find 12 years of recommendations all in one place — that's nearly 4,000 great reads.