December 6, 2024
100 Notable Books of 2024
Here is the standout fiction and nonfiction of the year, selected by the staff of The New York Times Book Review.
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Speculative Fiction
Beautyland by Marie-Helene Bertino
In 1970s Philadelphia, an alien girl sent to Earth before she’s born communicates with her fellow life-forms via fax as she helps gather intel about whether our planet is habitable. This funny-sad novel follows the girl and her single mother as they find the means to persevere.
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