2024 Best Reads Wrapped

A title and cover that is as thought provoking as the story contained within its pages. I have always been a junkie for great thrillers and Gillian Flynn doesn´t disappoint. If you enjoyed reading Gone Girl you are in for a treat. It is a page turner I finished in less than a week. I had quite a few gasps during my read specially when I discovered the meaning behind the novel´s title.

All the Sincero advice contained in this funny and witty book came into my life when I was going through my quarter life crisis and went into the bookstore looking for something to remind me of my worth. Jen taught me that even in the lowest moments I can always pick myself up if I decide to be a total badass taking away intrusive thoughts, subconscious chains and every day cheap excuses.

I have never been a fan of the office book club selections (sorry boss), but this guide makes into this year´s best reads. A nonfiction work with a very interesting structure and about 4 different ways of reading it. If you are a soul learning how to navigate adult life like me, it gives very insightful advice gathered by Eric Jorgenson, who made a wonderful compilation of Ravikant´s knowledge.

We “re-met” in 2024 since the tv series was coming up. Re reading this novel reminded me of how I fell in love with magic realism in my senior year Spanish Class. Every chapter is a savory recipe that keeps you hungry for more. Just as a cook looks for the best ingredients for their dishes, Laura Esquivel found the ideal words to craft a marvelous book that is part of an outstanding trilogy.

Even though the title suggests this was an ideal August read, I was able to get a hold of a copy until late December. It was definetly worth the wait. This was a treasure hidden in García´s archives and published ten years after his departure by his children. It holds an interesting lens on strong female protagonist. The novel demonstrates that Márquez requires few words to captivate you. I read it in just one afternoon.