The staff at N. N. Light's Book Heaven review a wide variety of books and 2024 was no different. We read and reviewed 1,700 books this year. As the year draws to a close, we award the best books of the year (December 2023 - November 2024). Each of these books was given a 5 star or 5+ or 5++ star review by the reviewers at N. N. Light's Book Heaven and they are highly recommended reads. Narrowing down to these finalists was a rigorous process for the staff of N. N. Light's Book Heaven debating for over four hours which books deserved the coveted finalist and winner awards. These are the finalists:
Audiobooks:
Taking Medusa by SM McCoy
Christmas at Corbie Hall by Jo A. Hiestand
Beach Read:
Beach Therapy by Madeleine James
Children’s Books:
Mr. Nap A. Lot's Merry Christmas Adventure by Shani Night
Why is Sam so Sad by Dan Granger
Contemporary Romance:
Hot and Cold by Tara September
The Perfect Secret by Jennifer Wilck
Cozy Mystery:
Death by Jelly Beans – Susie Black
Crumbs of Defeat by Jo A. Hiestand
Chilled to the Dog Bone by S.A. Kazlo
Erotic Romance/Romantic Suspense:
Katherine by AK Nevermore
Fantasy Romance/Romantic Fantasy/Romantasy:
Breaking Fate by SM McCoy
Historical Romance:
Whiskey Secrets by Joy Allyson
Armored Hours by Stephanie Hansen
Forgiven Never Forgotten by Susan Leigh Furlong
Holiday Romance:
Mary Christmas by Hanna Park
Thistle in the Mistletoe by Margaret Izard
Horror:
Spoiled Milk by Robert Herold
Literary Fiction:
Enfant Terrible: Showstopper by Gwydhar Gebien
A Scout is Brave by Will Ludwigsen
Mystery:
Christmas at Corbie Hall by Jo A. Hiestand
Murder with a Terrace View by Teresa Michael
The Wraith’s Return by Raemi A. Ray
Nonfiction:
Sunshine Laughing by Peter Fuller and Anna Fuller
Discover Your Write Path to Publishing by Maddie James
Sri Ganesha Purana - Simplified: Part 2 Kreeda Khanda (Hindu Dharma Simplified) by Ishwar Joshi Awalgaonkar
Paranormal Cozy Mystery/Mystery:
Artifacts and Amulets by Lucinda Race
Magicians and Murder by Lucinda Race
Let No Clan Put Asunder by Judith Sterling
Paranormal Romance:
Luscious Bite by Sara Ohlin
Prairie Fire by Terri Branson Marrying My Moth Lady by Marilyn Barr
Regency Romance:
A Governess Should Never…Lure a Spy by Emily Windsor
A Wallflower’s Midsummer’s Night by Alina K. Field
Romantic Comedy:
Hearts on the Rocks by Terry Newman
Romantic Suspense/Thriller:
Reign of Devotion by AG Kirkham
Wildest Dreams by AG Kirkham
At First Sight by Sharon Michalove
Science Fiction/Romantic Science Fiction:
Her Alien Warrior by Sky Roberts
Solar Warden: Skinwalker by Peter Fuller
Star Cruise: Dream Dancer by Veronica Scott
Steamy Romance:
Binder by AK Nevermore
Sweet Romance:
Good Tidings: A Clean Mistletoe Kisses Romance by Harper Elliott
Lights, Camera, Love For Christmas by Ruby Hill
Sunset Ledge by Darlene Deluca
Thriller:
Fatal Stand by Michelle Godard-Richer
The Unexpected Hostage by Allison McKenzie
Urban Fantasy/Urban Fantasy Romance:
Air and Darkness by AK Nevermore
Raven’s Last Stand by JB Dane
Viking Romance:
Steinar by Mary Morgan
Dragon of Denmark by Jennifer Ivy Walker
Western Fiction/Romance:
Second Chances in Montana by Lucinda Race
Women’s Fiction:
Consumed in Capital City by NG Avant
Pieces of Blue by Liz Flaherty
Young Adult:
The Naturals by Jennifer Lynne Barnes
The Light in Hades by Elise Nelson
Aveline by SJ Carson
Best Book of the Year:
Steinar by Mary Morgan
Dog Heroes: 35 Inspiring Real Life Dog Stories: A Captivating Collection of Short Stories for Curious Kids by Anna Avelino
Best Indie Book of the Year:
Reign of Devotion by AG Kirkham
Binder by AK Nevermore
Congratulations to all the finalists.
The winners will be announced on Friday, December 20, 2024.