Best Reads List 2024

The September House by Carissa Orlando
A horror story reminiscent of Grady Hendrix, coupled with an amazing narrator.
“Well, the walls are bleeding again...”
Recommended by Karla, Adult Services Librarian

Infinity Gate by M.R. Carey
A sprawling, action-packed science fiction of the multiverse with vividly drawn, empathetic characters.
Recommended by Brian, Operations Coordinator

The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon
Experience the brutal Maine winter of 1789 through the diary of fiercely independent midwife Martha Ballard. Recommended by Michele, Youth Services Librarian

The Husbands by Holly Gramazio
Think about all the ways your life could be different, good and bad – what would you do if you could control your fate?
Recommended by Kirsten, Adult Services Librarian

Trouble Island by Sharon Short
A woman is desperate to escape a private island on Lake Erie even before things start to go terribly wrong.
Recommended by Elizabeth, Adult Services Librarian

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab
This immersive story delicately picks at questions of worth and identity. Who would I be if no one recognized me?
Recommended by Robyn, Technical Services

The Third Gilmore Girl by Kelly Bishop
Fans of ballet, Broadway, and the TV show Gilmore Girls will revel in stories of her illustrious career on stage and screen.
Recommended by Karen, Youth Services Librarian

I Cheerfully Refuse by Leif Enger
The writing is ethereal at times then brutal the next, but the characters are what I enjoyed the most.
Nicole, Adult Services Librarian

The Moth Presents: All These Wonders: True Stories About Facing the Unknown
Each of these short, true stories, shook me up, sometimes with tears and sometimes with laughter.
Recommended by Kristi, Library Director

Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead by Olga Tokarczuk
A philosophical whodunit in a secluded Polish village. I loved the unreliable but wholly relatable narrator.
Recommended by Terrie, Circulation

This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar
Two soldiers on opposite sides of a war chase each other through time and space in a haunting, whirlwind romance framed in a clash between sci-fi and fantasy.
Recommended by Lillian, Circulation

The In-Between by Hadley Vlahos, RN
Unforgettable encounters during life's final moments from the author who is also a hospice nurse and TikTok star. Hear her read the book by downloading from the Libby App!
Recommended by Lori, Library Aide
As the new year approaches, the staff at Wright Library has handpicked twelve standout books to kickstart your reading list. From deeply personal memoirs to imaginative science fiction, and from heartfelt humor to thought-provoking somber tales, these selections offer a wide range of experiences. Whether you’re looking to reflect, escape, or laugh, our 2024 top picks have something for every reader. Dive into these carefully curated titles and make 2025 your year of great reading!